S02E03 WftA – Reflecting on 30 Bourbons in 30 Days
In this episode we reflect on our recent whiskey exploits during the 30 Bourbons in 30 Days Challenge. We also give our take on whiskey related news stories which have passed over our desks in the past couple of weeks. Tap now to listen!
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National Bourbon Heritage Month 2022 30 Bourbons in 30 Days Challenge
posted Tuesday, 30-August-2022
Welcome September – And as Bourbon Aficionados we should be partying! In fact, back in August 2007, the U.S. government thought we should all celebrate. You see, in the previous decades Kentucky citizens throughout the state had been enjoying Bourbon Festivals in downtown Bardstown. So Kentucky Senator Jim Bunning introduced a Simple Resolution to the 110th U.S. Congress …
… Now, therefore, be it …
(1) That the Senate, designates September 2007 as “National Bourbon Heritage Month”,
(2) recognizes bourbon as “America’s Native Spirit” and reinforces its heritage and tradition and its place in the history of the United States, and
(3) recognizes the contributions of the Commonwealth of Kentucky to the culture of the United States.
— S. Res. 294, 110th Congress¹
RESOLUTION CONFIRMATION
The 110th Congress of the U.S. Senate passed S. Res. 294² by unanimous consent. Sadly, as a simple resolution, it was not law and non-binding and the legislation was never renewed. Still, the Commonwealth of Kentucky celebrates Bourbon Heritage Month every September.
Those of us who enjoy bourbon can still join in the party. We should make September our Bourbon Heritage Month. To which, Hannah, Elora and I are issuing our second 30 Bourbons in 30 Days WhiskeyfortheAges.com Challenge …
30 BOURBONS IN 30 DAYS CHALLENGE
Anyone can join along and the guidelines are simple:
National Bourbon Heritage Month 2022 30 Bourbons in 30 Days Challenge – September 2021
No ryes, scotches or other whiskies … only bourbons.
Enjoy a different Bourbon every day. No duplicates … 30 different bourbons in 30 days.
Unique bourbon iterations are okay (I.e.: Maker’s Mark and Maker’s 46 or Elijah Craig Barrel Proof A121 and B521).
Open your bunker. Select your bourbons at random or develop a structured plan. (We are enjoying Idaho State Liquor Division Picks this year!) Make the challenge your own.
We’ve compiled our 30 Bourbons in 30 Days WhiskeyfortheAges.com Calendar like this …
This year we’ve chosen bourbons selected by the Idaho State Liquor Division (ISLD). These bourbons were exclusively available to Idaho residents and liquor store patrons (think Store Pick whiskies).
Mondays will be our review days … We will be selecting a more mainstream Bourbon from our bunker, prepare our reviews, then post them when ready later in the week. In addition, we will be sharing our thoughts on what we are drinking throughout the month in various Social Media platforms. It is our hope others will join in our conversations as well.
National Bourbon Heritage Month 30 Bourbons in 30 Days Challenge
posted Sunday, 29-August-2021
Welcome September – And as Bourbon Aficionados we should be partying! In fact, back in August 2007, the U.S. government thought we should all celebrate. You see, in the previous decades Kentucky citizens throughout the state had been enjoying Bourbon Festivals in downtown Bardstown. So Kentucky Senator Jim Bunning introduced a Simple Resolution to the 110th U.S. Congress …
… Now, therefore, be it …
(1) That the Senate, designates September 2007 as “National Bourbon Heritage Month”,
(2) recognizes bourbon as “America’s Native Spirit” and reinforces its heritage and tradition and its place in the history of the United States, and
(3) recognizes the contributions of the Commonwealth of Kentucky to the culture of the United States.
— S. Res. 294, 110th Congress1
RESOLUTION CONFIRMATION
The 110th Congress of the U.S. Senate passed S. Res. 2942 by unanimous consent. Sadly, as a simple resolution, it was not law and non-binding and the legislation was never renewed. Still the Commonwealth of Kentucky continues to celebrate Bourbon Heritage Month every September.
Those of us who enjoy bourbon can still join in the party. We should make September our Bourbon Heritage Month. To which, Hannah and I are issuing a 30 Bourbons in 30 Days WhiskeyfortheAges.com Challenge.
30 BOURBONS IN 30 DAYS CHALLENGE
Anyone can join along and the guidelines are simple:
National Bourbon Heritage Month 30 Bourbons in 30 Days Challenge – September 2021
No ryes, scotches or other whiskies … only bourbons.
Enjoy a different Bourbon every day. No duplicates … 30 different bourbons in 30 days.
Unique bourbon iterations are okay (I.e.: Maker’s Mark and Maker’s 46 or Elijah Craig Barrel Proof A121 and B521).
Open your bunker. Select your bourbons at random or develop a structured plan. (Brown-Forman week anyone?) Make the challenge your own.
We’ve compiled our 30 Bourbons in 30 Days WhiskeyfortheAges.com Calendar like this …
We will be posting our thoughts on what we are drinking on Social Media platforms throughout the month. We hope others will join in the conversation as well.