Richard Paterson, Master Blender of Scotland’s Whyte & Mackay at Tales of the Cocktail with The Damore Single Malt Scotch Whisky. In this video episode below,  BourbonBlog.com‘s Tom Fischer interviews him about the proper way to drink The Dalmore. Tom challenges Richard like he has never been challenged before at Tales of the Cocktail 2010… Read more »

 
Tales of the Cocktail – A Deep Breath

Tales of the Cocktail 2010, Day 3, Part 1 What do you get people who already have everything? Fine spirits, of course and a another start to a day like none other at Tales of the Cocktail! This morning began with a light continental breakfast accompanied by Abuelo Aged Rums and the Van Gogh line… Read more »

 
Catdaddy Carolina Moonshine Review

BourbonBlog.com meets legendary moonshiner Junior Johnson of Piedmont Distillers of Madison, North Carolina at Tales of the Cocktail at the Moonshiner’s Breakfast. Here is our review of Catdaddy Carolina Moonshine Distillery: Piedmont Distillers of Madison, North Carolina Proof: 80 Proof, 40% ABV. Proof of final bottling release unknown. Notes: Catdaddy is a small batch moonshine… Read more »

 
Midnight Moon Moonshine Review

BourbonBlog.com meets legendary moonshiner Junior Johnson of Piedmont Distillers of Madison, North Carolina at Tales of the Cocktail at the Moonshiner’s Breakfast. Distillery: Piedmont Distillers of Madison, North Carolina Proof: 80 Proof, 40% ABV. Proof of final bottling release unknown. Notes: Midnight Moon is Triple Distilled and every batch is born in an authentic, copper… Read more »

 
Tales of the Cocktail, and now for the bartenders…

Day 2, Part II From cool and calm to hot and excited we then went. The BourbonBlog.com team joined a raucous crowd in the streets of the French Quarter to cheer on the contestants at Cabana Cachaça’s ‘Bartender Olympic Games.’ Five teams of bartenders representing various American regions competed in a variety of contests and… Read more »

 
From a Moonshiner’s Breakfast to Tequila Lunch at Tales of the Cocktail

Day 2, Part I Moonshine for breakfast anyone? Indeed, this is the norm and not the exception at Tales of the Cocktail in New Orleans. Piedmont Distillers treated members of the press to a continental breakfast and samples of some dang tasty Midnight Moon Moonshine, Catdaddy Carolina Moonshine. We were also introduced to a preview… Read more »

 
Plymouth Gin Bartender’s Breakfast at Tales of the Cocktail

Thirsty Traveler and Floor Reporter of Iron Chef America, Kevin Brauch joins  BourbonBlog.com‘s Tom Fischer at the Plymouth Gin Bartender’s Breakfast at the Tales of the Cocktail. Two men who are up for a breakfast which is composed of mainly cocktails! Video coming, stay tuned to BourbonBlog.com If a bartender has breakfast it’s usually when… Read more »

 
Tales of the Cocktail Day 1, the Wiles of a Scotsman

So here we are at Tales of the Cocktail in New Orleans, Louisiana as we will be bringing you coverage all week. BourbonBlog.com‘s team joined together in the French Quarter to gather ourselves and begin our adventure in the big easy this year. The ‘Three Stephens’ prepared ourselves and set out on our first day… Read more »