To optimize your bourbon experience, the key advice is to sample the bottle before serving. Bourbon varies in strength, sweetness, flavor, and intensity, even within specific production standards. Factors such as mash bill, cask type, and age contribute to these variations. Sampling helps decide how to best enjoy it—neat, on the rocks, with water, or in a cocktail. Find out how techniques such as the "Kentucky chew" can enhance your experience.
The One Thing You Should Always Do When Drinking Bourbon
With a bottle of bourbon, you can never be completely sure what you’re going to get. That’s why it’s important to do this one thing first before you pour a full glass or mix up a cocktail.