New Orleans Bourbon Society
Bourbon House is the official home of the New Orleans Bourbon Society (aka NOBS) -- a spirited society dedicated to the appreciation of fine bourbons. The society hosts regular whiskey events and tastings catered towards the bourbon enthusiast. Master Distillers from Jim Beam, Jack Daniel’s, Woodford Reserve, Buffalo Trace, Wild Turkey, Maker’s Mark & Bulleit have, and will continue to, host dinners at the Bourbon House. In addition, NOBS also hosts a number of other bourbon-related events (tastings, bourbon study halls, crafting cocktail lessons and more).
Membership is complimentary, and benefits include:
1. Invitations to Bourbon Events, including seminars with master distillers from the top Bourbon and American Whiskey producers, Bourbon Dinners and Cocktail Parties
2. A Bourbon "Passport" for members to record their tastes
3. Complimentary Pour of the featured Bourbon of the Month
4. Opportunity to meet and sip with other Bourbon enthusiasts
5. Master Taster Recognition with a plaque at Bourbon House engraved with the names of members who have tasted the entire Bourbon list - just think, your name could be immortalized!
New Orleans & Bourbon
New Orleans is closely connected with America’s only native spirit. Kentucky may be the birthplace of this distinctly American Spirit, but it was New Orleans who serendipitously helped develop the aging process that produces the bourbon we know and love.
In the 1820’s, bourbon was in high demand in New Orleans with almost 2.5 million gallons of the clear liquid (now known as “White Dog”) being shipped downriver from Kentucky. For transport, every available barrel from fish to nail storage was pressed into action and the inside charred to prevent contamination. The journey took 5 months, and soon after it arrived in New Orleans, distillers started getting orders for more of that “red liquor”. Puzzled by the “red liquor” comments, Kentucky distillers discovered that the whiskey was taking on a different color and taste due to the journey time and barrel charring. This gave rise to the aging process that gives us the beautiful Kentucky Bourbon that consumers around the world enjoy.
A New Orleanian through and through, Dickie Brennan was intrigued by New Orleans' bourbon connection and wanted to pay homage to the spirit at Bourbon House. Today, Bourbon House offers over 250 American Whiskeys, many of which are rare and/or hard to find. Bourbon House is home to the city's most extensive bourbon list.
Our March Bourbon of the Month | Willett Pot Still Reserve
Crafted in Bardstown, Kentucky by the Willett Distilling Company Willett Pot Still Reserve is a Kentucky Straight Bourbon as memorable for its flavor as it is for its iconic bottle—shaped like the copper pot stills used at the distillery. First released in 2008 and bottled at 94 proof (47% ABV), this bourbon offers inviting notes of caramel, vanilla, buttered corn, and bright citrus peel. Traditionally aged between 8–10 years, Willett Pot Still Reserve balances smooth sweetness with a lively finish. A Gold Medal winner at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition, it remains a standout selection for collectors and bourbon enthusiasts alike—both on the shelf and in the glass.
New Orleans Bourbon Society Members,
please join us at Bourbon House for your complimentary pour.