Tag Archives: Kentucky

Tasting Tuesday: The Smallest Sip With the Biggest Lesson

Posted on November 18, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Sometimes it only takes the smallest sip to make a big decision. Tonight I ran to Total Wine hoping to pick up something special for my 40th high school reunion this weekend. Some people commemorate big moments with pictures — … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Tuesday, October 7, 2025: Personal Trust

Posted on October 7, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Read Psalm 9 And those who know your name put their trust in you,     for you, O Lord, have not forsaken those who seek you. Psalm 9:10 Reflect One of the largest automobile manufacturing factories in the world is in Georgetown, Ky. … Continue reading →

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The Bourbon Cheapskate, Vol. 9: Rebel 100 – The Bold Wheater That Won’t Break the Bank

Posted on October 2, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Bourbon Cheapskate: Rebel 100 Every now and then, Shores Liquors (here in Jacksonville) puts something on sale that’s too good to pass up. This week it was Rebel 100 — normally $29.99, but marked down to just $21.99 for a … Continue reading →

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The Meaning of Excitement

Posted on August 23, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Excitement isn’t just about looking forward to things — it’s the spark that lights up your face and fills your heart. For me, that’s Kentucky bourbon, sure, but more than anything, it’s my grandson Sully. Continue reading →

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🥃 My First Bourbon Trail Adventure: The 13 Best Things I Tasted

Posted on August 5, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

25 stops. Dozens of pours. These were the ones I’ll never forget. This summer, I finally made my first trip to the Bourbon Trail — and it lived up to every drop of hype. Over five days, our crew made … Continue reading →

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The Bourbon Trail Adventure, Part 2: Bardstown, Louisville, and a Grand Finale

Posted on August 3, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Welcome back to the chronicle of our spirited journey through Kentucky. When we last left off, my friends and I had just completed a whirlwind tour through several distilleries and were settling into Bardstown for the night. The adventure continued … Continue reading →

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The Kentucky Pilgrimage: Kicking Off the Trail with Friends and Forester

Posted on July 29, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

The anticipation for this trip has been building for months, but for my best friend Scott, it’s been pure, kid-on-Christmas-Eve excitement. Tonight, after my flight lands in Nashville, he’ll scoop me up, and we’ll point the car north to Kentucky. … Continue reading →

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From the Classroom to the Bourbon Trail

Posted on July 29, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Tuesday’s question is, “Was today typical?” Absolutely not. Not even for a pre-planning, end-of-summer day. On the surface, it might look typical enough. As you’re reading this, I’m in the middle of my school’s orientation, meeting my future 8th-grade students … Continue reading →

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Capnpen’s Ultimate Sip Challenge 2025: Round 1, Part 3

Posted on June 12, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

The first region of the 2025 Ultimate Sip Challenge is settled, and the results were mostly unsurprising – and delicious! The High-Proof/High Value Region did not disappoint, so now it’s time to see if it’s bottom-shelf counterpart can rise up … Continue reading →

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Capnpen’s Ultimate Sip Challenge 2025: Round 1, Part 2

Posted on June 10, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

The first two blinds of the 2025 Ultimate Sip Challenge are in the books, and it’s clear that there’s going to be at least one winner – me! I’ve already tasted some great bourbons, and there are eight more on … Continue reading →

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