Maker’s Mark tells BourbonBlog.com that as they join Keeneland and embark on the 16th edition of its signature charitable bottle series to raise money for charity, they will once again teaming up to honor and support their friends at UK HealthCare. This year’s limited edition bottle will celebrate UK football great Tim Couch, who will… Read more »
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St. Patricks’s Day Brunch Cocktails
For brunch the morning after St. Patrick’s Day or to celebrate with the on the night of St. Patty’s Day for your parties. BourbonBlog.com suggests the following: French Lass 2 oz CAMUS VSOP Elegance 1 oz Irish crème liqueur Chocolate shavings Build over ice and garnish with chocolate shavings. Top O’ the Mornin’… Read more »
“Little Bitty Bourbon” Article in Time Magazine
BourbonBlog.com toasts Time Magainze for their coverage of craft distilleries making bourbon whiskey! Look for the “Little Bitty Bourbon” article by Katy Steinmetz in the March 12, 2012 issue of Time. The article explores American craft distilleries making bourbon under the subtitle, “Mini-distilleries sweeping the country are remaking the recipe for America’s native spirit.” Seven years… Read more »
Stetson Bourbon Review
When whiskeys and spirits are branded under names by fashion companies or celebrities, we have to question if there is flavor behind the marketing. John B. Stetson Bourbon is a new 4 year old Straight Kentucky Bourbon from the legendary American company famous for hats and western apparel. This bourbon lives up to Stetson’s reputation… Read more »
Limestone Branch Distillery Joins Kentucky Distillers’ Association
Kentucky Distillers’ Association tells BourbonBlog.com that Limestone Branch Distillery has joined the ranks of the Kentucky Distillers’ Association, the Commonwealth’s voice on spirits issues. The small batch Craft distillery is producing a variety of whiskies from heirloom white corn grown on its Marion County property. The first offerings will be T.J. Pottinger corn whiskey and… Read more »
Urban Bourbon exhibit opens at the Kentucky Derby Museum
Beginning a yearlong celebration of bourbon, Kentucky Derby Museum tells BourbonBlog.com that the new Urban Bourbon exhibit presented by Four Roses Distillery has opened. This week, the exhibit premiered for an evening ribbon-cutting ceremony and special event in the museum’s Great Hall Urban Bourbon features several interactive sections while showcasing the importance and history of bourbon in… Read more »
Distilled Spirits Epicenter to Open in Downtown Louisville, Kentucky
Building on Kentucky’s rich distilling history, the Distilled Spirits Epicenter will open in April in downtown Louisville, where it will provide a unique facility for creating custom vodkas, whiskeys, rums, moonshines and more. This education and training center and artisan distillery were created by Flavorman custom beverage company founder David Dafoe. It establishes the first… Read more »
National Absinthe Day Recipes
We enjoy our whiskey, but today, March 5, is National Absinthe Day, so BourbonBlog.com shares a few recipes made with Lucide Absinthe as we’re visited by the Green Fairy. Lucid Absinthe Supérieure was developed by renowned absinthe historian and distiller Ted Breaux which was the first genuine absinthe to be approved for distribution within the U.S… Read more »
Stranahan’s Colorado Whiskey Distillery
× BourbonBlog.com‘s Tom Fischer tours Stranahan’s Colorado Whiskey Distillery and interviews Pete Macca, General Manager Stranahan’s. At Rackhouse Pub. Tom and Pete taste signature cocktails made with Stranahan’s and review the Colorado Whiskey. Stranahan’s intends to more than triple production capacity as they’ve added new Copper Pot Stills and made other expansions. It will be several… Read more »
Bushmills Irish Honey Review
Can the Irish nail the flavors true to Bushmills and deliver the true honey without going too sweet? In short, yes and we recommend the new Bushmills Irish Honey as a fine example of a flavored whiskey. Are we saying we go for flavored whiskeys often? No. However, this one is worth the try even to… Read more »
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