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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!

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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.

Templeton 6 Year Rye | Our March Bourbon of the Month

Templeton Rye 6 Year, Templeton's flagship offering, features complex rye notes for the true enthusiast. Aged 6 years in charred new American oak barrels, Templeton Rye 6 Year is enjoyed neat or with a splash of water to savor the complexities that come with its furthered aging.

Tasting Notes

Aroma

Floral, dry spice, butterscotch, vanilla, cherry, and green apple

Taste

Fruit and toasted oak. Mellow and smooth with a vibrant mouth

Body

Bold oak with burnt sugar sweetness

Finish

Long and lingering spice

Proof

91.5 Proof


New Orleans Bourbon Society Members, please join us at Bourbon House for your complimentary pour.