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 »
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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 »
World Whisky Day Interview with Blair Bowman
CLICK BELOW TO STREAM THE PODCAST BourbonBlog.com‘s Tom Fischer interviews Blair Bowman, founder of World Whisky Day, live from Scotland in the radio podcast below, click above to play. We learn what inspired this 22-year old student at University of Aberdeen in Scotland to launch the first ever World Whisky Day today on March 27, 2012. Blair… Read more »
The inaugural World Whisky Day, March 27th 2012
BourbonBlog.com toasts to the inaugural World Whisky Day today on March 27th 2012 and congratulates whisky enthusiast Blair Bowman for creating the day! According to the officia; website, “This chance for whisky fans and people new to whisky to get together and raise a glass of Whisky, Whiskey, Scotch, Bourbon, Blended Whisky, Single Malt… Read more »
Wild Turkey 81 Rye Review
× BourbonBlog.com brings you the first review of the new Wild Turkey 81 Rye in this video segment above with Tom Fischer and in the tasting notes below. This is a unique gem for rye lovers offering a contrast between spicy and light. Wild Turkey 81 Rye will be released in Spring 2012 available in… Read more »
Mad Men Cocktails and Basil Hayden’s Bourbon
Basil Hayden’s Bourbon tells BourbonBlog.com that the writers of AMC’s “Man Men” love Basil Hayden’s and actually drink it while writing the show. Matthew Weiner, “Mad Men” creator and executive producer, tells us that they keep a bottle of Basil Hayden’s in the writer’s room to toast a long day’s work. It’s not just the show’s… Read more »
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