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About Me

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I started The Whiskey Fool because I am passionate about bourbon. I love getting together with friends and family and enjoying a great bourbon. I started my bourbon journey in 2015 and have enjoyed learning everything I can along the way.

 

The Whiskey Fool is a website that I hope will help others learn more about bourbon as well. My goal is to create a place where people can come to learn about different bourbons, share their thoughts on whiskey, and connect with other whiskey lovers from around the world.

 

About That Picture

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The picture is from October 26, 2017.  I was lucky enough to attend an event In Fort Wayne Indiana that was the first of its kind for that venue.  It ended up being poorly attended and I was able to score all of those bottles at retail price!  Two bottles of William Laure Weller in one night!  It was a very exciting night.  In today's bourbon climate, it's something that will never happen again.   Head over to the forum page and share your bourbon stories.  Cheers!

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My Fool Proof Rating System

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95-100% Fool Proof

Amazing!  Think A+.  A must-purchase if you can find it. I would be willing to pay a little over MSRP for a bottle in this range. 

80-84% Fool Proof

Good. Very enjoyable.  Think B or B-.  This would be a "daily drinker" if you're so inclined. 

65-69% Fool Proof

Not Good!  Maybe could pass as a mixer but probably best to just avoid. 

90-94% Fool Proof

Incredible!  Think A or A-.  Also, a must-purchase if you can find it. 

75-79% Fool Proof

Average.  It's worth trying.  Think C+.  Could still be enjoyed neat, but you wouldn't feel bad using it as a mixer.  

60-64% Fool Proof

Bad! Don't waste your money and I'm sorry that I wasted mine!

85-89% Fool Proof.

Very Good! Think B+.  Also, a must-purchase. 

70-74% Fool Proof

 Below Average.  Think C to C-.  This is a mixer only. 

Below 59% Fool Proof

I won't waste our time reviewing anything that I think has a Fool Proof rating of less than 59%. 

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