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.
B’s Rickhouse Rant Vol. 6-Traveller Whiskey & the Chris Stapleton Collab
Curious what happens when a powerhouse songwriter like Chris Stapleton lends his name to a whiskey—and why that familiar face might have you reaching for your standard Buffalo Trace instead? In our latest B’s Rickhouse Rant, we unpack Traveller Whiskey: a smooth, sweet‑forward 90‑proof blend that plays it safe—and maybe too safe—for its own good. We break down the flavors (or lack of), question the marketing, and challenge you to ask: is this collaboration a crowd‑pleasing homage… or just vanilla in disguise? Click through for the full take.