Walking in Memphis: Blue Note Juke Joint Bourbon Review – Born on Beale or Just a Col. Parker Promotion?
Blue Note Juke Joint leans heavy on Memphis blues marketing — guitars, juke joints, and a promise of aging in the sweltering Mississippi Delta. But peel back the label and what you’ve got is Kentucky juice, probably from Green River in Owensboro, with a Memphis blues jacket. In this Rickhouse Rant, I put the story to the test with a full review: nose, palate, and finish.
JYPSIs, Tramps and Thieves – Whiskey JYPSI The Tribute
I didn’t want to like Whiskey JYPSI The Tribute—but I do. Sweet, smooth, and downright Southern, this bourbon brings caramel, cornbread, and a fine finish that puts it right in competition with everyday classics like Buffalo Trace.
The Rickhouse Rant Vol X: Bib & Tucker – “Sourced, Styled, and Perfectly Fine”
Bib & Tucker isn’t a distillery — it’s a lesson in sourcing, marketing, and why we sometimes care way too much. This beautifully bottled bourbon is soft, sweet, and downright friendly, perfect for a Wednesday wind-down. But it also opens up a bigger debate: do we buy bourbon for the taste, the story, or the illusion of craftsmanship? Pull up a chair, pour a glass, and let’s rant about what makes bourbon… bourbon.