Four Roses Distillery tells BourbonBlog.com that they have been named “2011 American Distiller of the Year” by Whisky Magazine as part of its annual “Icons of Whisky Awards.” This past week, the Kentucky Senate commended Four Roses Distillery on being named “2011 American Distiller of the Year” and saluted its many outstanding economic development and… Read more »

 
Richard Paterson named ‘Whisky Ambassador of the Year’

BourbonBlog.com congratulates Whyte & Mackay Master Blender, Richard Paterson as he has been named ‘Whisky Ambassador of the Year’ for 2011 at Whisky Magazine’s Icons of Whisky Awards! Watch Tom Fischer’s interview with Richard in the video segment below including an on-camera tasting of The Dalmore. Last year, Richard celebrated 40 years in the whisky… Read more »

 
Bulleit Rye Whiskey Review

BourbonBlog.com first told you about the new Bulleit Rye Whiskey last week and now we are reviewing it. Tom Bulleit tells us that he has been developing the new Rye since 2004, but requests by the trade to produce it helped make the project become one of high priority. We’ve made it a priority to… Read more »

 
Academy Awards Cocktails

BourbonBlog.com brings you cocktails designed specifically for the 83rd Annual Academy Award from top mixologists. Each signature cocktail is reminiscent of the an acclaimed films, several nominees of the year. 127 Hours The first cocktail of the bunch features a delicious tea infusion – for best results, soak tea for approx. 127 Hours. Best of… Read more »

 
New Bulleit Rye Whiskey to be released

Bulleit Distilling Company tells BourbonBlog.com that they will release a new Bulleit Rye Whiskey with national distribution on March 1st, 2011 at a suggested retail price of $27.99 for 750ml bottle. It has been referred to as “Bulleit 95 Rye” and reads as such on the label. We confirmed this information with Tom Bulleit this morning…. Read more »

 
W. H. Harrison Indiana Straight Bourbon Whiskey Review

This is Straight Bourbon Whiskey straight out of the Hoosier State as another Bourbon shows that they’re coming from more States than just Kentucky. With the basketball rivalry between the I.U. Hoosiers and the U.K. Wildcats, how does will this Indiana Bourbon taste? We’re reviewing it below..and you know that we LOVE Kentucky Bourbon. Tipton… Read more »

 
Colonel E.H. Taylor, Jr. Old Fashioned Sour Mash Bourbon Whiskey

Buffalo Trace Distillery tells BourbonBlog.com that they have recreated a Bourbon style from around a hundred years ago that will be released during the next month. Colonel Edmund Haynes Taylor, Jr. will yet again leave his indelible mark on the whiskey industry. The man who introduced the first climate controlled aging warehouses, used a patented… Read more »

 
Casa Noble Tequila Margaritas

Jose “Pepe” Hermosillo, CEO of Casa Noble Tequila makes one of the finest tequilas in the world,. So at  BourbonBlog.com we’re taking his advice the most diverse collection of margarita recipes we’ve ever seen and passing along the recipes to you. Pepe tells us he serves these to his guests on special occasions. Meet Pepe in our… Read more »

 
Espolón Tequila Margarita

Espolón Tequila tells BourbonBlog.com that the simple ingredients of agave nectar and lime allow the delicate flavor of Espolón Tequila to shine through, and showcase its smooth nature in this Margarita recipe. Espolón Margarita 3 oz. Espolón Tequila Reposado 2 oz. Lime Juice 1 oz. Agave Nectar Directions: Shake all ingredients over ice. Strain into… Read more »

 
Espolón Tequila Review

Espolón Tequila tells BourbonBlog.com that they have returned to the United States after a brief absence with the same award-winning liquid but with a whole new look. We are reviewing this Tequila below, but first a bit on the new packaging of this cult-favorite tequila pays as it pays homage to the brave men and… Read more »