BourbonBlog.com invites you to The Universal Whisky Experience in Las Vegas and you can save 10% OFF High Roller and Connoisseur tickets by using this exclusive Code: BBL86, for BourbonBlog.com friends. Tickets can still be purchased on this link, tickets, priced from $275 to $2,295 for VIP treatment We invite you to watch our video coverage from years… Read more »
Wild Turkey tells BourbonBlog.com that they are releasing a new Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel Straight Kentucky Bourbon Whiskey. Jimmy Russell and his son Eddie are rolling out one of their richest and most flavorful bourbons to date with this anticipated bottling at a take-no-prisoners 110 proof is nonchill filtered, resulting in an unparalleled burst of flavor… Read more »
Four Roses Bourbon tells BourbonBlog.com that on May 1st, 2013 a unique, bourbon decanter featuring the likeness of Secretariat with jockey Ron Turcotte aboard will be released exclusively at the Kentucky Derby Museum. The 750 ml decanter will be filled with premium Four Roses bourbon hand-selected by owner Penny Chenery during a scheduled Four Roses… Read more »
CLICK ABOVE TO PLAY PODCAST BourbonBlog.com‘s Tom Fischer interviews Rob Samuels COO and his father Bill Samuels, Jr. Chairman Emeritus in the podcast above about why they reversed their decision on Maker’s Mark ABV / proof as they bring back Maker’s Mark Bourbon at the original 90 proof effective tomorrow. BourbonBlog.com asks them to reply… Read more »
We’re the first to share with the whiskey community that Maker’s Mark has just decided to switch back to 90 proof effective immediately. Maker’s Mark just has shared the news with BourbonBlog.com this morning. A little over a week ago, BourbonBlog.com was the first to bring you the news that Maker’s Mark was “permanently” changing… Read more »
Here are photos of the new Maker’s Mark Bourbon with 42% ABV (84 proof) on the label and in the bottle. Tell us on this link how it makes YOU feel to see this new label? Also, listen to our podcast with Bill Samuels, Jr. from the May 2011 BourbonBlog.com archive (stream below or on this link) Listen… Read more »
BourbonBlog.com offers new romantic cocktails to celebrate each course of your Valentine’s Day meal! First, The Soloist is a champagne cocktail to be served as a “welcome drink” for your evening or with the appetizer. The Boulevard follows with flavors that will be friendly to main courses such a steak, chicken, seafood etc. And for… Read more »
BourbonBlog.com presents some new Mardi Gras cocktails to celebrate the French heritage! Tell us how YOU plan on celbrating Mardi Gras on this link and we also invite you to Tweet us photos from your Mardi Gras celebrations to @BourbonBlog French Kiss 1 oz. CAMUS VS Elegance Cognac 0.25 oz. raspberry liqueur 0.25 oz…. Read more »
BREAKING NEWS: BourbonBlog.com ‘s Tom Fischer spoke today with Rob Samuels, Chief Operating Officer of Makers Mark Bourbon Distillery, by phone as Samuels confirms that Maker’s Mark is reducing the ABV of their Bourbon by 3% effective immediately from 45% ABV (90 proof) to 42% ABV (84 proof). The reduction of proof will be permanent for this global brand and will… Read more »
To celebrate the French heritage of New Orleans, BourbonBlog.com recommends a twist on the classic Sazerac…. Introducing Café Sazarac Cocktail made with coffee, absinthe, and cognac for Mardi Gras! Café Sazarac 1.5 oz. CAMUS VSOP Cognac .5 oz. CAMUS Coffee French Roast, brewed and chilled 2 dashes Peychaud’s bitters 2 dashes chocolate bitters Lucid… Read more »
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