At BourbonBlog.com, we’re keeping our NCAA Basketbal Tournament March Madness cocktail shots going. For today’s game of University of Kentucky Wildcasts vs. Baylor University Bears, the shots are rather simple unlike others we’ve created more complex in the past. We recommend Pure Kentucky Bourbon made in Bardstown, Kentucky for the Wildcat Fans and Garrison Brothers… Read more »
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Kentucky Wildcats vs. Indiana Hoosiers, Shots for Tonight!
Bourbonblog.com is proud to offer the some celebratory shots during March Madness NCAA Basketball Tournament. Because tonight’s game of UK Wildcats vs. IU Hoosiers is such a rivalry for us here in Bourbon Country, we’re having some fun with it in the shots we have created below. In the past we have offered Celebratory Shots for… Read more »
Woodford Reserve Kentucky Derby Bottle for the Kentucky Derby 138, 2012 by Michael Schwab
Woodford Reserve, the Official Bourbon of the Kentucky Derby tells BourbonBlog.com that is honoring the country’s favorite horse race with the release of the 2012 Kentucky Derby commemorative bottle. The limited-edition bottle features the artwork of one of America’s most recognized and beloved illustrators, Michael Schwab. Schwab, who resides in Northern California, has a classic… Read more »
Former Bottle Artist Celeste Susany Selected as Winner of 2012 Early Times Mint Julep Artist Contest for Kentucky Derby 138, May 5, 2012
Early Times Kentucky Whisky tells BourbonBlog.com that the second Mint Julep Artist Search Contest has concluded and Early Times is welcoming back a former bottle artist Celeste Susany as this year’s winner with (bottled pictured to the left). After receiving dozens of entries from across the country, Celeste Susany of Saratoga Springs, NY was chosen as the winner… Read more »
Mad Men Season 5 Old Fashioned Cocktail
Don Draper and his colleagues of Mad Men return Sunday March 25th on AMV for the premiere of season 5 of “Mad Men.” BourbonBlog.com suggests a retro cocktail recipe inspired by the 1960’s based series made with Four Roses Bourbon. Food authority and cookbook author, Rick Rodgers, is taking modern cooking back in time with his… Read more »
Knob Creek Rye Cocktails
BourbonBlog.com shares two cocktails with the new Knob Creek Rye! Knob Creek Rye will be released in March 2012 in select markets and nationally in July 2012 at a suggested retail price of $35.99 for a 750ml bottle. Knob Creek Rye & Honey Ingredients: • 2 parts Knob Creek Rye • 1/4 part Fresh Lime… Read more »
Tim Couch Marker’s Mark Bottle 2012 Commemorative Limited Edition Bourbon
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 »
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 »
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