×   BourbonBlog.com‘s Tom Fischer reports from Kentucky Derby 139 at Churchill Downs in the video above. Watch the horse race and the fun from our  “spirited” perspective, while we drink Early Times Mint Juleps and watch Orb win the race and check out all of our Kentucky Derby coverage here. As the race began,… Read more »

 
Manny & Merle, Louisville, Kentucky

× BourbonBlog.com interviews Tony Palombino, founder of the new Manny & Merle, Louisville, Kentucky on Whiskey Row. This unique establishment focuses on tequila and Bourbon, with modern mexican food and a “honky tonk” concept. There is no place we’ve ever been like Manny & Merle with a Nashville meets Louisville theme. They muddle their own… Read more »

 
Emilio Estevez at Barnstable Brown Kentucky Derby Eve Gala

× BourbonBlog.com‘s Tom Fischer interviews Emilio Estevez at Barnstable Brown Derby Eve Gala during Kentucky Derby 2013. Watch the video above as Emilio says he is a fan of Kentucky Bourbon Barrel Ale calling it “the best beer I’ve ever had in my life.” This unsolicited and voluntary endorsement is fitting during Kentucky Derby week. Emilio has… Read more »

 
Which horse do YOU think will win Kentucky Derby 139?

Vote below for your favorite horse below in the poll! At BourbonBlog.com for our Kentucky Derby coverage, we want to know which horse YOU think will win Kentucky Derby 139? As we sip our Early Times Mint Julep at Churchill Downs today, we might take check in with the poll before betting. Which horse do… Read more »

 
Barnstable Brown Celebrity List 2013 for Kentucky Derby Eve

The Barnstable Brown Kentucky Derby Eve Gala, internationally recognized as the “premier” Kentucky Derby gala and in the “Ten Best Parties in the World” by Condé Nast,  just shared the celebrity lineup for its 25th annual gala tonight with BourbonBlog.com. We’ll be there covering the gala tonight and will bring you the video on BourbonBlog.com,… Read more »

 
Early Times Mint Julep Commemorative Bottle 2013, Kentucky Derby 139

BourbonBlog.com raises a toasty to Early Times Kentucky Whisky as the past 26 years, the Early Times Mint Julep has proudly served as the “Official Drink of the Kentucky Derby.” In celebration of this, Early Times Kentucky Whisky continues its tradition with the release of the 2013 commemorative Kentucky Derby bottle. The one-liter pre-mix bottle is… Read more »

 
Burger Land, Our Interview with George Motz, Travel Channel

CLICK ABOVE TO PLAY PODCAST BourbonBlog.com‘s Tom Fischer interviews burger expert George Motz, host of Travel Channel’s new TV show Burger Land in the podcast radio interview above. Click above to stream the podcast and be sure to check out new episodes of Burger Land on Travel Channel every Monday night at 9 pm EST… Read more »

 
Bourbon Classic, Louisville, Kentucky

× BourbonBlog.com‘s Tom Fischer recently attended the innagural Bourbon Classic in Louisville, Kentucky. Distilleries and Bourbon products from across Kentucky gathered in one place to give enthuisasts a chance to taste cocktails, Bourbon, learn more about the industry, and to connect with fellow whiskey lovers. In the video interview above, we catch up with Corsair… Read more »

 
Angel’s Envy Rye Review

× BourbonBlog.com‘s Tom Fischer and The Bourbon Review’s Seth Thompson review the new Angel’s Envy Rye along while tasting it on camera for the first time with Master Distiller Lincoln Henderson, his son Wes Henderson COO of Louisville Distilling Company, and grandson Kyle Henderson. This exclusive first taste was filmed at The Bourbon Classic as three… Read more »

 
Moonshiner Tim Smith To Honor Fallen Fire Fighters in West, Texas

Moonshiner Tim Smith tells BourbonBlog.com that he will honor the fallen fire fighters in West Texas Fire and EMS Department from the fertilizer plant tragedy by making the journey from Climax, Virginia to West, Texas. Discovery Channel’s hit TV-Show Moonshiners star Tim Smith sets out to make a difference as Tim is also the the fire chief… Read more »