Don't Forget to Drink

When looking for a bourbon that is not only smooth and tasty but nice on your pocket, I recommend one of the finest $15.00 bottles I've ever had. Rebel Yell. I prefer it neat and I must warn, it goes down easy. It has been described as "chuggable" and will most likely get you into a good amount of trouble, as any good bourbon should. I know it's always done me just fine.

The first bottle was produced in 1849 by the W.L. Weller family, the first distillers to produce Kentucky Straight bourbon whiskey using wheat instead of rye in the mash bill. The "Rebel Yell" is one of the most endearing legends in our country's history. It is a war cry used by Confederate soldiers to instill fear while engaged in battle. Also used as a chant of victory or a moral booster, General "Stonewall" Jackson was once quoted as saying "that's the most beautiful sound in the world."  

Rebel Yell, "Gather your nerve. Throw out your fear.", is a straight Kentucky bourbon. One of the few wheated bourbons on the market, it has a nose of honey, butter, and raisins. The big, round body tastes of honey, butter and just a hint of dark fruit on the palette. The finish is long, warm, and has a touch of spiciness.