On her way to becoming history’s longest reigning female, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom is the second royal to reach the diamond jubilee. The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee calls for a special toast of quintessential British flair with what we’re told at BourbonBlog.com that Port wine and gin are among Queen Elizabeth’s favorite libations…. Read more »
At BourbonBlog.com, we’re proud of the American heritage of bourbon. That is why we’re happy to toast to our French friends who take great pride in their Cognac on National Cognac Day which is today! May we suggest the cocktail made with Camus Cognac below along with some details on Cognac ( for your reading… Read more »
Castle Brands Inc tells BourbonBlog.com that they will introduce Jefferson’s Ocean-Aged Bourbon, the latest addition to the Jefferson’s Bourbon line of “Ridiculously Small Batch” whiskies. Jefferson’s Ocean-Aged Bourbon is blended in Kentucky, aged in barrels for almost four years on a 126-foot research vessel and bottled at a robust 88 proof (44% ABV). It will… Read more »
× BourbonBlog.com‘s Tom Fischer interviews Ron Jeremy about his Ron de Jeremy Rum, sex, and a few other adult subjects over a glass of “The Adult Rum.” We go deep with Ron in the questions and tasting of this new Ron de Jeremy Rum as he tells some jokes and plays the harmonica. “The Hedgehog”… Read more »
Triple Crown hopeful I’ll Have Another’s chances were almost ruined today as the horse was in potential jeopardy. Before his morning gallop in preparation for the June 9 race, I’ll Have Another and stable pony Lava Man were walking along the clubhouse turn of the main track soon after the 8:45 am EST track renovation… Read more »
Heaven Hill Distilleries, Inc. tells BourbonBlog.com that September 2013 opening of The Evan Williams Bourbon Experience. The Evan Williams Bourbon Experience™ will be a multi-million dollar artisanal distillery, immersive tourism experience and retail location which will celebrate the legacy of Evan Williams, Kentucky’s first distiller and namesake of Heaven Hill’s flagship Bourbon brand. Heaven Hill… Read more »
World-renowned chef, bestselling author and Emmy winning television host Anthony Bourdain will host a new show next year on CNN. Launching in early 2013, the show will be shot on location and examine cultures from around the world through their food and dining and travel rituals. Slated to air domestically on Sundays in prime time… Read more »
× BourbonBlog.com‘s Tom Fischer speaks with Paul Shaffer (from “The Late Show with David Letterman”) and his wife Cathy Vasapoli at Kentucky Derby 138 Barnstable Brown Derby Eve Gala. Paul enjoys the Southern hospitality, his wife is from Virginia. Paul asks Tom for a blessing to become a Kentucky Colonel. Paul admits he is a bourbon fan!… Read more »
While Derby is over, we continue to enjoy juleps at BourbonBlog.com and recommend these new twists with Bulleit including a Ginger Julep and Rye Mint Julep perfect for a Memorial Day picnic. What can say refreshment in the sun like these two? Pair them with a Bulleit Bourbon Burger. The Ginger Julep ’68 Fastback Ingredients: 1 ½… Read more »
At BourbonBlog.com, we enjoy themed cocktails for holidays and the creations below might be more refreshing to drink than to eat for Memorial Day. If you want some bourbon and whiskey inspired recipes to grill out and cook with, check out our food recipe section here. As always, have a safe and fun Memorial Day… Read more »
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