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 »
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Barrel Aging Cocktails with Hudson Whiskey Barrel Aged Cocktail Kit
× 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 »
Jefferson’s Ocean-Aged Bourbon Review
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 »
Deadliest Catch vs. Breckenridge Bourbon in an Outhouse Race
× Discovery Channel’s Deadliest Catch recently filmed in Breckenridge Colorado. While there, they challenged BourbonBlog.com‘s friends at Breckenridge Distillery to an outhouse race. Both teams built their own outhouse racer (see photos of Breckenridge Distillery’s outhouse racer). Watch Breckenridge Distillery’s President Bryan Nolt, Master Distiller Jordan Via, Kevin Litch Polich, and other friends drink Pabst Blue Ribbon… Read more »
Captain Morgan Black Spiced Rum Review
Captain Morgan’s new Black Spiced Rum brings sexy marketing complete with mysterious new bottle, label and commercial which we’ve included below. All that fun aside, what does it taste like once you “Step into the black?” BourbonBlog.com brings you our review of the new Captain Morgan Black Spiced Rum. This is a Caribbean Blackstrap rum with select… Read more »
Wild Turkey American Honey Summer Solstice Recipe
The Summer Solstice was on June 20, 2012 marking the onset of summer in the northern hemisphere. To celebrate the start of summer, BourbonBlog.com recommends the American Honey Summer Solstice cocktail. American Honey Summer Solstice Recipe 3 oz. Wild Turkey American Honey 6 oz. fresh squeezed grapefruit juice 2 dashes angostura bitters 1 sprig rosemary… Read more »
Summer Cocktail Recipes 2012: Part 1
As Summer 2012 is in full swing, we’re sharing a few cocktials to start your summer from BourbonBlog.com‘s Chef/Mixologist Stephen Dennison. The first is a cross between the Vesper and Vodka Gimlet celebrating the Bond Girl. Drink it all summer as you get ready for the release of Skyfall. We left out the Heineken. The… Read more »
Evan Williams Apple Orchard Seasonal Liqueur
A good reason to look forward to fall and bourbon together… Heaven Hill Distilleries, Inc. tells BourbonBlog.com that the newest addition to the Evan Williams Bourbon family—Evan Williams is Apple Orchard Seasonal Liqueur which will be available nationally starting in September 2012 for $11.99 per 750 ml bottle. bottled at a modest 17% alcohol/volume or 34 proof…. Read more »
Bourbon is the Father of All Whiskeys
BourbonBlog.com wishes fathers a “Happy Father’s Day!” Bourbon is the “Father of All Whiskeys.” What brand of whiskey or specific bourbon did YOU buy for your father for Father’s Day?” Tell us below under comments. We’ve received many requests asking, “What bourbon should I buy my dad for Father’s Day?” Obvious answers could be Old Grand-Dad or Pappy Van… Read more »
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