Kentucky Derby 138

× In the video above, BourbonBlog.com‘s Tom Fischer reports from Churchill Downs bringing you interviews with Kentucky Governor Steve Beshear , First Lady Jane Beshear, and a host of other characters at attending Kentucky Derby 138. Long shots aren’t unheard of at Kentucky Derby. When I’ll Have Another came from behind to win Derby, we thought this 15-1 long… Read more »

 
Guy Fieri at Barnstable Brown Gala 2012

× BourbonBlog.com‘s Tom Fischer interviews Guy Fieri on the red carpet at Barnstable Brown Gala 2012. Guy continues to make visits to both Kentucky Derby and BourbonBlog.com. He is joined on the red carpet by football star Marcel Reece, fullback for the Oakland Raiders. Guy gives us an update on where he is headed next on… Read more »

 
I’ll Have Another wins Kentucky Derby 138

I’ll Have Another wins Kentucky Derby 138 and BourbonBlog.com’s own Tom Fischer predicted the win as he was interviewed by Post Parade with The Filly & The Clocker Hosted by Molly Jo Rosen & Bruno DeJulio (interview linked below, listen for Tom about 28 minutes in). Winning by just 1 1/2 lengths – one of the deepest fields… Read more »

 
Mint Juleps like you’ve never had ’em with Rose Juleps and Four Roses

× BourbonBlog.com‘s Tom Fischer in the video segment above (filmed and edited by Dan Brown) for the ninth annual Four Roses Julep Contest held at the Kentucky Derby Museum to celebrate Urban Bourbon Exhibit sponsored by Four Roses Bourbon Bartender Kyle Tabler of Louisville’s Village Anchor restaurant claimed the 2012 “Rose Julep” title identifying the… Read more »

 
Backbone Bourbon Review

Currently only available in Indiana, Backbone Bourbon is a barrel strength Indiana bourbon selected by our friends at Crossroad Vintners of Indianapolis  the sole distributor of this bourbon). BourbonBlog.com is pleased to bring you this first bourbon review and a list of where Backbone Bourbon can be found in Indiana below. As the list of… Read more »

 
Kentucky Derby 138 Events, Parties, Galas and more, 2012 where to buy tickets

The biggest, most detailed list of Derby events, galas, and must do’s from your source for Kentucky Derby here on BourbonBlog.com and where to buy tickets.  We will continue to bring you more Kentucky Derby 138 coverage. If you know of an event and would like to see it listed, please email us at [email protected] along with all details,… Read more »

 
Four Roses Julep Contest Winners and Recipe

  BourbonBlog.com‘s Tom Fischer attends and covers the ninth annual Four Roses Julep Contest held at the Kentucky Derby Museum to celebrate Urban Bourbon Exhibit sponsored by Four Roses Boubon. Bartender Kyle Tabler of Louisville’s Village Anchor restaurant claimed the 2012 “Rose Julep” title identifying the mixologist creating the city’s best and most unique mint julep…. Read more »

 
Kentucky Derby Museum offers exclusive Four Roses Bourbon Limited Edition bottle for Kentucky Derby 138, 2012

In honor of the Urban Bourbon exhibit and the Derby Museum’s ‘year of bourbon’, the Kentucky Derby Museum tells BourbonBlog.com they have commissioned a unique bottle of Four Roses Bourbon from a private barrel. Hand-selected byJ im Rutledge, Master Distiller of Four Roses, along with a group of museum staff members, this premium Single Barrel… Read more »

 
Four Roses Rose Julep Contest 2012, Louisville

Four Roses Bourbon tells BourbonBlog.com that mixologists from Louisville’s finest restaurant and bar establishments will create their own take on Derby’s Classic Cocktail, the Mint Julep, during Four Roses’ 9th Annual Rose Julep Recipe Contest on Thursday, April 19 from 5:30-8 p.m. at the Kentucky Derby Museum in this free event open to the public…. Read more »