BourbonBlog.com reviews Crown Royal’s second release in the brand’s Extra Rare Whisky Series. This Crown Royal XR blend includes select remaining whiskies from the renowned LaSalle Distillery in Quebec, Canada. Overall, this release tastes slightly closer to a smooth, young Kentucky Bourbon than it does to a Canadian Whiskey on the pendulum that swings between Canadian Whisky and Kentucky Bourbon… Read more »
The Great American Beer Run tells BourbonBlog.com that Louisville would be the first city to host a new and unique running series celebrating local and specialty beer. The Louisville Beer Run event will feature a 3-mile fun run on the Cherokee Park Scenic Loop, with four beer stations along the way, and a craft beer… Read more »
Maker’s Mark Bourbon tells BourbonBlog.com that limited edition Maker’s Mark Cocktail Party Bottles are available at the Maker’s Mark Distillery ONLY for now for the price of $45.95 per 750 ml bottle. The bottles which are triple dipped in the red, white, and blue can be purchased at the distillery’s gift shop in Loretto, Kentucky and… Read more »
Early Times tells BourbonBlog.com that they will soon release Early Times Fire Eater Hot Cinnamon Liqueur. This will be the first ever flavored whisky from Early Times at 66 proof (ABC 33%). They tell us it has an aromatic blend of warm bakery cinnamon, creamy brown sugar with a hint of cinnamon stick balanced with delicate whisky… Read more »
Jim Beams tells BourbonBlog.com that celebrity host Adam Richman will continue to spread unexpected flavors as the Red Stag Food Truck will visit New Orleans July 12-14th, 2012. Adam will serve up surprising dishes featuring three Red Stag flavors created by Adam Richman of Man v. Food including recipes using Honey Tea, Spiced and Black Cherry… Read more »
As the Red Stag Food Truck and Adam Richman continue to travel across the country, BourbonBlog.com may just be one of the only places you’ll find ALL of Adam’s delicious new recipes from The Red Stag Food Truck Tour. Here are food and cocktail using Red Stag using Red Stag Honey Tea, Spiced and Black Cherry by Jim… Read more »
The Macallan tells BourbonBlog.com that Guinness World Records has awarded them the accolade of ‘most expensive whisky sold at auction.’ Now the definitive world record holder, The Macallan’s 64 Years Old in Lalique, Cire Perdue sold at auction for $460,000, with 100 percent of the proceeds benefitting charity: water, an organization that provides access to… Read more »
× Barrel aged cocktails are a deliciously ever-growing trend. A cocktail is made in batches and then aged for a period of time in a charred oak barrel. The char and oak work magic on the cocktail enhancing flavors just as they would with a whiskey. The bottle pictured to the left was originally introduced to BourbonBlog.com at Tales… Read more »
The Venetian, Las Vegas tells BourbonBlog.com they just opened The Bourbon Room, Las Vegas’ new ‘80s themed bar complete with cocktails that turn back the clock. Some additional news fit for a double shot of whiskey: a resident engagement of the rockin’ hit musical “Rock of Ages” that inspired it all will perform live on… Read more »
BourbonBlog.com is the first to review the rare Jefferson’s Ocean Aged Bourbon and we’re happy to report that it was an impressive experiment indeed! We broke the story earlier in the month telling you about the limited edition Jefferson’s Ocean Aged Bourbon. The new make was put right in the barrel and immediately went onto a 126-foot research… Read more »
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