The first Early Times Mint Julep Artist Search Contest has concluded and a winner has been selected. After receiving dozens of entries from across the country, Marita Walizer of Oklahoma City, OK was chosen as the winner for her artwork entitled “Derby Cheers.” For the past 24 years, the Early Times Mint Julep has proudly… Read more »
Heaven Hill Distilleries, Inc. welcomed Kentucky Governor Steve Beshear to the company’s Bardstown, Kentucky headquarters to help dedicate the newly constructed Rickhouse “J” this week. The new whiskey aging warehouse is part of a nearly $5 million expansion to the company’s Bourbon barrel storage capacity, already the second greatest in the world at 900,000 barrels…. Read more »
Beam Global Spirits & Wine, Inc. tells BourbonBlog.com that nearly two decades after Booker Noe, grandson of Jim Beam and sixth-generation distiller, first introduced Knob Creek, the distiller has released its first-ever single barrel bourbon, Knob Creek Single Barrel Reserve. As Knob Creek Single Barrel Reserve is released this month, it keeps with Knob Creek’s… Read more »
Hailing from the Canadian town of the same name, Revel Stoke is an interesting Canadian Whiske. Bereft with the spices commonly found in Rum, it is an interesting play on both spirit classes. At 90 proof, it contains the fire and sweetness of Sailor Jerry. Quite interesting indeed! We can see Revel Stoke easily finding… Read more »
Is there anything that could say “I love you” or “Be Mine” more than Bacon and Bourbon? That is what we thought too here at BourbonBlog.com, especially after Basil Hayden’s Bourbon and Mixologist Patricia Richards from Las Vegas shared this one with us. Here is the “Basil Hayden’s Bacon Sour”… BACON SOUR INGREDIENTS: 1 1/4… Read more »
Mark Drew, master mixologist and brand ambassador for Tequila Herradura tells BourbonBlog.com that he has created this sexy handcrafted cocktail for Valentine’s Day…which means the “Ultimate Kiss” The Herradura Ultimate Beso combines the sweet taste of raspberries and the unique agave flavor of Herradura, making it the perfect love potion. Herradura Ultimate Beso Herradura Silver… Read more »
With this amorous season in mind, Claire Smith, head of mixology and spirits for Belvedere Vodka, tells BourbonBlog.com she has concocted a few vodka cocktails for you to toast with on Valentine’s Day! Sealed with A Kiss Pucker up! Strawberries have been long-lauded for their seductive properties. Here’s a great cocktail for couples that’s sure… Read more »
Bill Samuels, Jr. of Maker’s Mark Bourbon says that while he knows we are all trying to stick to those New Year’s resolutions, he still wanted to share with BourbonBlog.com this recipe for Bourbon Chocolate Bread pudding for Valentine’s Day. Bourbon Chocolate Bread Pudding 2 cups whole milk 4 eggs 1/3 cup Maker’s Mark Bourbon… Read more »
After our recent exclusive tasting of Original MOONSHINE in New York with Mixologist Shem Blum and friends, the BourbonBlog.com team became a fan of the new Original MOONSHINE, made in Culpeper Virginia and created by Master BQ Chef Adam Perry Lang and Master Distiller Chuck Miller. As MOONSHINE rolls out in select markets, continue to… Read more »
In celebration of the holiday, EFFEN Vodka tells BourbonBlog.com that they ve teamed up with National President of the U.S. Bartender’s Guild, David Nepove, to create unique recipes that are sure to be a success at any Valentine’s Day celebration. EFFEN Vodka is a Super Premium vodka that is made from a modified, century-old Dutch… Read more »
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