Jose Hermosillo, Chairman and CEO, Casa Noble Tequila contacts BourbonBlog.com this morning from Mexico to share that music icon Carlos Santana has joined the Board and is now one of the owners of the brand. This new organizational change will allow Santana to be involved in the continued development of the brand which is already… Read more »
If you’re in Denver or Chicago, be glad you’re reading this. For everyone else, it may be coming your way as the offering expands into your markets or as you order some…it is worth searching for online. Olmeca Altos Plata and Reposado Tequilas are both distinct 100% Blue Agave Tequilas from the celebrated Los Altos region… Read more »
The new Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Honey has been out for a few months and we decided it was time to review Jack Daniels Honey here on BourbonBlog.com. Generally, Jack is a whiskey which strikes the best and worst chords in drinkers…some love it, some don’t. Mingling and infusing flavors with whiskey seems to solicit the… Read more »
Southern Hospitality in Hell’s Kitchen, New York, lived up to its name during the Summer Bourbon Tasting event. Entering this purposefully rustic joint, we were greeted cordially and directed from the bustling upstairs eatery to the dark, slightly more modern basement. Hundreds of bourbon glasses were pre-poured, and we found our way to one of… Read more »
Is that trail of Bourbon continuing to make it’s way outside those current boundaries? First came the new Louisville Distilling Company, which is currently looking to actually to distill their Bourbon from Louisville. Now, Michter’s announces this week that the company will open a new small production distillery in downtown Louisville, Kentucky. Micther’s is a… Read more »
Traveling back in time through flavor has never caused our time machine to graze blades of grass as we drink. But here we go… Zubrówka (pronounced “zu-broov-ka”), or bison grass vodka, was produced in the North East region of Poland as far back as the 14th Century, and was considered a specialty for the local… Read more »
At BourbonBlog.com, we venture into vodka and clear spirits to give our palettes a chance to explore the expression of clear and the clean grain vs. the expression of oak and depth. Spring44 is a perfect example of where the selection of water used in distilling spirits matters. The Spring44 Vodka, Honey Vodka and Gin… Read more »
With Sailor Jerry being the iconic Americana spiced rum which celebrates the late tattoo artist Norman “Sailor Jerry” Collins, here is a version of the Hellfire cocktail that celebrates Independence Day and a great rum! Hellfire 1 part Sailor Jerry Rum 2 dashes Tabasco sauce ¼ of a fresh lime 1 part ginger beer Pilsner… Read more »
While all the Bourbon we’re drinking is American, we want to know what do YOU think the most patriotic Bourbon is? Post your answer at the bottom under comments, help us start a great American Bourbon debate! While you’re thinking on that question, below are a few 4th of July themed and “all American” patriotic… Read more »
Bourbon Baked Beans, by Luke Mills Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 1 hour Yield: 8 to 10 servings 1 large Vidalia Onion, chopped 1/2 tsp. olive oil 8 slices of bacon 2x 15 oz jar Great Northern beans, drained and rinsed 3/4 cup Maker’s Mark Bourbon 1/2 tsp. onion powder 28 oz can Pork… Read more »
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