BourbonBlog.com at Louisville Executive Aviation for what is called the “Premiere Pre-Kentucky Derby Party” otherwise know as Out of the Blue 2011 featuring luxury planes and cars. We interview Louisville Executive Aviation Owner Ron Geary and have a Bourbon toast to Kentucky Derby 137 in Louisville, Kentucky. Filmed by Brandon Boyd and Michael Poole and… Read more »

 
Rose Julep Contest Tonight in Louisville

Love Mint Juleps? To kick off Kentucky Derby celebrations, we’re invite you to join Four Roses Bourbon and Master Distiller Jim Rutledge in Louisville, Kentucky for the 8th Annual Rose Julep Contest at O’Shea’s Irish Pub on Baxter Ave. in Louisville Kentucky tonight, Thursday, April 21 from 5 to 7 pm. BourbonBlog.com Host Tom Fischer… Read more »

 
Woodford Reserve Bourbon Unveils $1,000 Mint Julep Cup for Kentucky Derby 137

Woodford Reserve Bourbon tells BourbonBlog.com that World’s Most Luxurious Mint Julep Cup Proceeds from one-of-a-kind Tiffany & Co. sterling silver cups to benefit The Heart of a Horse Foundation during this Kentucky Derby 137. Every year, Woodford Reserve Bourbon takes the traditional Kentucky Derby Mint Julep cocktail to a new level with the world’s most… Read more »

 
Bulleit Rye Launch Party in New York + Recipes

BourbonBlog.com continues the celebration of the new Bulleit Rye. After decades of honoring a more than 150-year-old Bourbon family recipe, Bulleit welcomes this new Bulleit Rye and all the fans which are embracing it. Tom Bulleit and his daughter Hollis Bulleit invited us to their Bulleit Rye Launch Party in New York City and we… Read more »

 
The Playboy Interview

  Hugh Hefner and son Marston Hefer celebrate their birthdays at The Playboy Club at The Palms, Las Vegas. BourbonBlog.com‘s Tom interviews a Playboy Bunny at The Playboy Club at The Palms, Las Vegas. Erica, the Playboy Bunny, talks about her costume, passion for the job and what it means to be a Playboy Bunny…. Read more »

 
Maker’s Mark Keeneland Bottle

Maker’s Mark Distillery tells BourbonBlog.com that their 2011 Maker’s Mark Mile commemorative bottle honoring Keeneland Race Course in commemoration of its 75th anniversary goes on sale today! This is just about a week before there will be a special signing of the bottle at Keeneland. Sales of the specialty bottle will benefit a newly named endowment… Read more »

 
The Woodford Reserve 2011 Kentucky Derby Bottle

Woodford Reserve, the Official Bourbon of the Kentucky Derby, tells BourbonBlog.com that they are releasing of the 2011 Kentucky Derby commemorative bottle. This limited-edition Woodford bottle features the artwork of award-winning artist and Virginia native Brett Amory. Amory showcases two horses racing in the final moments of “the greatest two minutes in sports” at finish… Read more »

 
Sirius, Intrepid Whisky Purveyors

BourbonBlog.com‘s Tom Fischer interviews Mahesh Patel, Founder Sirius, Intrepid Whisky Purveyors, about his passion for whisky which has led to his new collection of rare whiskies from around the world. The first series of Sirius will be released in very limited supply this summer. As a renowned whisky collector, Mahesh spent this past year honing… Read more »

 
Jim Beam Devil’s Cut Review

BourbonBlog.com sold our soul to obtain one of the only bottles of Jim Beam Devil’s Cut known to exist. We did it to tempt you with this advanced review as it won’t be released  until May in select States and Summer 2011 nationwide. This is the first Bourbon that we know of which uses fancy… Read more »

 
The Nth Show 2011, Las Vegas

BourbonBlog.com ‘s Tom Fischer joins The Nth Show Founder Mahesh Patel for the Ultimate Whisky Experience at the inaugural Nth show 2011 at Encore, Las Vegas. Mahesh and Tom enjoy “Super Pours” of the rarest and finest whiskies in the world including 70-year-old bottle of Gordon & MacPhail Generations Glenlivet, The Dalmore Aurora 45 Years Old, Glenfiddich… Read more »