Legendary whiskey aficionado Benjamin Franklin (among his other distinguished titles) once said, “The only things certain in life are death and taxes.” Shouldn’t bourbon be another one of life’s certainties? Wild Turkey Bourbon thinks so and tells BourbonBlog.com in honor of their tagline, “Give ‘Em the Bird,” they want us all to sit back and enjoy what Uncle… Read more »
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The Moonshiners Cannonball Run Special on Discovery Channel
× The Moonshiners return with Tim Smith, Tickle, J.T and your other favorite characters for the “The Moonshiners Cannonball Run Special” on Discovery Channel. “The Moonshiners Cannonball Run” airs on Wednesday, April 18 at 10:00 pm EST. This appears to be a transition to the upcoming Moonshiners Season 2. Even though it hasn’t officially been… Read more »
Woodford Reserve $1,000 and $2,000 Mint Juleps at Kentucky Derby 138
Churchill Downs and Woodford Reserve Bourbon, The Official Bourbon of the Kentucky Derby tell BourbonBlog.com today they are doubling the stakes on world’s most exclusive mint julep cup and invite you to sip and savor the glamour and glitz of the Kentucky Derby with the Ultimate Kentucky Derby Luxury – the Woodford Reserve $1,000 Mint Julep Cup… Read more »
The 2012 Denver International Spirits Competition Winners
BourbonBlog.com‘s Tom Fischer was recently invited to judge The 2012 Denver International Spirits Competition at the Omni Interlocken Resort. He was joined by friend associate Mike Manning of Proof Media Mix and ten other prominent spirits professionals in this double-blind tasting. This was the first annual spirits competition of its kind rganized by Christopher J. Davies CEO &… Read more »
William Grant & Sons Win Director’s Award and other medals at the 2012 San Francisco World Spirits Competition
BourbonBlog.com congratulates William Grant & Sons have just been presented with the Director’s Award at tthe 2012 San Francisco World Spirits Competition. The competition’s esteemed judging panel, led by Executive Director Anthony Dias Blue, recognized William Grant & Sons for their extensive portfolio. The San Francisco World Spirits competition is the first comprehensive international spirits… Read more »
American Distilling Institute 6th Annual Judging of Artisan American Spirits and Awards
BourbonBlog.com is just returning from the 9th Annual Craft Distilling Conference in Louisville, Kentucky where American Distilling Institute 6th Annual Judging of Artisan American Spirits took place. Hundreds of craft distillers from across the country came to learn, share, network and taste each other’s spirits with a focus on whiskey and rum. The photo of the table… Read more »
Old Forester Bourbon Releases New Bottle and Packaging
Old Forester Bourbon tells BourbonBlog.com that such a historically significant bourbon demands a package that tells its story at one glance to a new generation. The bottle’s bold new retro design with packaging and label reflect the times in which the Old Forester bourbon legend was created. And it forges an important connection with young-adult… Read more »
2012 Four Roses Limited Edition Single Barrel Bourbon Review
The release of Four Roses Limited Edition Small Batch and Four Roses Limited Edition Single Barrel are two times of year we especially look forward to at BourbonBlog.com. With these limited releases, Master Distiller Jim Rutledge never fails to bring new aspects each year showcasing the complexity of the 10 unique recipes. In this release,… Read more »
U.K. vs. Louisville: Final Four Cocktails
BourbonBlog.com presents cocktails to celebrate tonight’s Kentucky semifinal game between the longtime Bluegrass State rivals. Who are YOU supporting in this “Battle of the Bluegrass”? Tell us below under comments. As both University of Kentucky Wildcats and University of Louisville Cardinals battle for the chance to win the NCAA Championship at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans,… Read more »
2012 Four Roses’ New Limited Edition Features 12-year-old Barrel Strength Bourbon
Four Roses Distillery tells BourbonBlog.com issue the newest release this spring 2012 is its series of limited-quantity special bottlings with the 2012 Limited Edition Single Barrel Bourbon, which will be bottled at barrel strength and encompass a spicy, full-bodied recipe. Four Roses Master Distiller Jim Rutledge personally selected a 12-year-old bourbon that uses Four Roses’… Read more »
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