One of the most entertaining aspects of the bartending profession is that of the impromptu drink. To take one’s knowledge, creativity and understanding of the guest’s expectations; create something completely original (on the spot) and serendipitously produce a winning drink… Well, it gets no better, in my opinion. Thus is the case with the following… Read more »
The Universal Whisky Experience, a weekend long whisky tasting experience for those with a palate for fine whisky will debut at the Encore at Wynn Las Vegas next month on March 18th and 19th, 2011. The two day show will bring together the best whisky master blenders and distillers along with the rarest of expressions… Read more »
Four Roses Bourbon tells BourbonBlog.com that they are teaming up with Nanz & Kraft Florist for the fourth consecutive year for Four Roses Flower Hour, a special Valentine’s shopping and bourbon tasting event to benefit Brightside. The event will be held on Friday, February 11, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Nanz & Kraft in St…. Read more »
Super Bowl XLV is almost here and are YOU rooting for the Pittsburgh Steelers or the Green Bay Packers? Post your replies under comments below. Here are two easy team-inspired cocktails for the game! Mark Drew, renowned mixologist and Herradura Tequila’s brand ambassador shares his Super Bowl cocktail creations with BourbonBlog.com. Black and Gold Punch… Read more »
NBC New York features BourbonBlog.com Host Tom Fischer at the NYC Beer, Bourbon, & BBQ Festival, watch video below filmed by Oresti Tsonopoulos from Saturday, January 29, 2011. Oresti Tsonopoulos also photographed Saturday’s NYC Beer, Bourbon & BBQ Festival, enjoy on this link. Here are few below..
BourbonBlog.com is in New York this week as we prepare for the Beer, Bourbon & BBQ Festival coming to La.Venue on 608 West 28th Street (between 11th & 12th Ave.) this Saturday, January 29, 2011! Watch this video segment from our experience at this festival last year in NYC asking the question, “If you could… Read more »
At BourbonBlog.com, we have found a piece of Japan that is a must for your whisky collection.. There is much that goes into this beautiful bottle of Suntory Limited’s Hibiki 12 Year Old a premium blended Japanese whisky that no other whisky of this age in the world has to offer. However, please let me first… Read more »
Years ago in Luzern, Switzerland, I had some Pear and Chocolate Gelato that left me with a refreshingly Swiss image. After our recent sampling of the Godiva Chocolate Vodka and having found an extreme appreciation for Xanté Pear Liqueur, one finishing touch is needed to recreate a flavor..Russian Standard Vodka! Poire au Chocolat 1 part… Read more »
In celebration of National Peanut Butter Day today, January 24, 2011, BourbonBlog.com suggests a Peanut Butter & Jelly Cocktail! The days when your mother made your favorite PB&J sandwich just the way you liked it—no crust, jelly, and two banana slices—are long gone. Liquefied is this iconic lunchtime favorite into a sandwich libation… PB&J Cocktail Recipe Created… Read more »
Buffalo Trace Distillery tells BourbonBlog.com that Jimmy Johnson lost his brave battle with cancer on January 19th. A longtime friend, historian, and supporter Jimmy’s title upon retirement from Buffalo Trace Distillery was Warehouse Supervisor, but as we all know, his lively manner and sense of humor made him so much more to everyone who met… Read more »
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