Posts By: Tom Fischer

Comedian James “Murr” Murray interviewed by Bourbon expert Tom Fischer, watch here. Learn about Murr’s upcoming performances on “Murr Live”, learn about the live show’s unique prank feature, and find out which celebrity Murr dreams of pranking (hint: George Clooney!). Plus, delve into Virginia whiskeys we sipped during our chat

Cohiba Serie M 2023 Cigar Review from Bourbon expert Tom Fischer. The cigar in the prominente size, with its blend of exceptional cigar-making techniques from the family-owned El Titan de Bronze Cigar Factory in Miami, Florida, continues to impress the premium cigar category. This release signifies another leap, presenting connoisseurs with the new prominente cigar size.

Perfect Bourbon and Food pairings for Super Bowl and foot game day party food and whiskey pairings with this whiskey guide featuring local Pennsylvania and Missouri craft distillery whiskeys. From toasted ravioli to scrapple pie and Philly cheesesteak sandwiches, learn how to pair iconic dishes with the perfect Bourbon and rye whiskeys from local distilleries.

Louisville area whiskey enthusiasts and fans of BourbonBlog: this Friday Garden & Gun Magazine along with Stitzel-Weller Distillery in Shively, Kentucky will celebrate the first ever Garden & Gun Texas magazine issue with a cocktail event featuring The Roosevelt Room of Austin, Texas, and Blade & Bow Bourbon Whiskey. Article by Bourbon expert Tom Fischer as he plans on being at the Block party event. Article by Bourbon expert Tom Fischer as he too plans on being at the Block Party Event!

Jefferson’s Bourbon has released the first-ever Jefferson’s Ocean Rye Whisker Voyage #26. The fully mature Kentucky rye whiskey was double-barreled (75% in char 3 barrels and 25% in toasted barrels). It was then placed on ships and traveled through ports around the world. We talk with Trey Zoeller about this innovative, new whiskey release.

For St. Patrick’s Day 2022, the best of Ireland and Kentucky in one glass? We review the Kentucky Owl’s St. Patrick’s Limited Edition Bourbon Whiskey, blended and selected by Kentucky Owl’s Master Blender John Rhea with Louise McGuane of J.J. Corry Irish Whiskey

Whiskey review of the new Hard Truth Sweet Mash Rye. Hard Truth Distilling Co. has released Hard Truth Sweet Mash Rye, the first whiskey distilled, aged, and bottled on Hard Truth’s 325-acre campus in Brown County, Indiana. One of these only rye whiskeys made in the “Sweet Mash” category, Master Distiller Bryan Smith tells us more.

Cohiba releases the Cohiba C8 for the holiday season and will be available at Duty-Free U.S. locations only of $2,499.9 for 10 cigars. This Double Corona (7.25” x 54) cigar is housed in a sleek, box containing 10 cigars. Here is what makes this cigar so rare…

As enthusiasts continue to enter the category and become more adventurous, distillers are pushing the boundaries in American whiskey, one trend is the use of peat to give an American whiskey scotch appeal. Buzzard’s Roost Sippin’ Rye Whiskeys are getting a peat-smoked flavor from their proprietary secondary barrel.

Kentucky Peerless Distilling Co. of Louisville is releasing the new Peerless Double Oak Bourbon Whiskey. It will join Kentucky Peerless Rye Whiskey and Kentucky Peerless as a permanent offering.