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And So It Begins…
by Colonel Steve Akley Welcome to the first post of the newest offering from The ABV Network, LLC, a blog called, “My Our Bourbon Journey.” Blogs remain a highly important form of communication when...
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My, Not “My,” Bourbon Journey
by Colonel Steve Akley Welcome to the second post and the first contradiction in everything lined out in post #1. Hey, this is going to happen on a journey my friends: there are ups and downs. I...
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Peerless Rye Whiskey Review
by Colonel Steve Akley Finally, we are into what this blog was designed to be… bourbon talk.I recently received a bottle from the team at Kentucky Peerless Distilling in Louisville, Kentucky. The brand...
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So What Exactly is this ABV Network Channel?
by Colonel Steve Akley Last week we made a big announcement about the ABV Network Channel. What’s the difference between this “ABV Network Channel” and the ABV Network we’ve been hearing about for a...
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Double Barrel by Taconic Distillery Review
by Colonel Steve Akley Taconic DistilleryDouble Barrel ReviewDouble Barrel is the latest offering from Taconic Distillery, the distillery located in the Hudson Valley area of New York (Standfordville...
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Jimmy Russell
by Colonel Steve Akley My Bourbon HeroesMaybe I am crazy, but at 49-years of age, I still think there are people we can look up to in the world. There are still people who can be your “heroes.”At this...
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Review of Whiskey Acres Blue Popcorn Bourbon
by Colonel Steve Akley A Look at Blue Popcorn BourbonWhen my Instagram buddy Will Reigle from Chicago Bourbon said he had a couple of samples to send me, one intrigued me right away: Whiskey Acres Blue...
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Wow... What a Benefit!
by Colonel Steve Akley Flaviar MembershipFor the last couple of months now, we have been talking about all of the great membership benefits of Flaviar. They are a network sponsor and have brought a lot...
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Review of Liberty Pole Spirits Peated Bourbon Whiskey
by Colonel Steve Akley A Look at Peated Bourbon WhiskeyLiberty Pole SpiritsLiberty Pole Spirits was established in 2016 by the Hough family (Jim, Ellen, Rob and Kevin). This Washington, Pennsylvania...
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Meet the ABV Network, LLC Team: Jeremy Schell
by Colonel Steve Akley Jeremy Schell - Funny, Dedicated and a Marketing GeniusOne of the goals of this blog was to introduce you to the team that makes everything happen at the ABV Network. Sure, I get...
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Evan Does GR
by Colonel Steve Akley Evan Haskill recently made his triumphant return to the ABV Network airwaves with his show Evan Does GR. It's safe to say that this show is more than a pet project for Evan......
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The Real Whiskey of the Year
by Colonel Steve Akley Jim Murray’s Whiskey of the Year was recently announced and the winner was EH Taylor Four Grain. With all due respect to a guy who is a Bourbon Hall of Fame writer, I...
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The Sharks Are Out!
by Colonel Steve Akley Does anyone feel like the sharks are out when it comes to social media and bourbon? You know what I’m saying… a new product comes out… somebody gives it a bad review, soon it’s a...
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Besides bourbon, what else do you like to do?
by Colonel Steve Akley If you are reading this, bourbon is going to be the bond that ties us together, but are there other hobbies you are interested in?For me, it's poker. I play once a month......
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Review of Old Milford Bourbon from J.W. Kelly & Co.
by Colonel Steve Akley I recently got my hands on a bottle of Old Milford, Batch #1 from J.W. Kelly & Co. The company is a heritage brand having been started in 1866, by J.W. Kelly who had...
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Mules and More (my new book)
by Colonel Steve Akley I’m pleased to say I have a second new book out this fall. This one takes a look at the trendiness of beer in cocktails and it’s called Mules and More. I approached 40 craft...
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Two Bitch Bourbon - Batch #2 Review
by Colonel Steve Akley Two Bitch Bourbon, Batch #2 (Small Batch with Bite)For me, one of the unexpected offshoots of being involved in bourbon has been meeting some incredible people. Joe and Lauren...
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Meet Renée Howe
by Colonel Steve Akley Meet Renée HoweA few weeks ago, I kicked off my first in a series of posts about meeting the team with a feature on Jeremy Schell. My goal is to eventually get to everyone...
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Happy 70th Birthday to Joe Walsh
by Colonel Steve Akley We'll take a break from the normally scheduled program of "bourbon talk," to celebrate one of the greatest rock and rollers of all-time, Mr. Joe Walsh who turns 70 today. One of...
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Hunting for Bourbon County Stout
by Colonel Steve Akley I decided to have some fun and go out and see if I could have any luck nabbing some Bourbon County Stout this year. I've bought some in the past, but always after the initial...
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