Press play to stream the podcast BourbonBlog.com takes you to Pembroke, Kentucky interviewing MB Roland Distillery’s founder and head distiller Paul Tomaszewski in the podcast above. These moonshines go places that few dare to go while their whiskeys impress us considering the short period of time small craft distillery has been at it. Our reviews… Read more »

 
Stranahan’s Solitude Snowflake Review

A snowflake you’ll want to catch with your tongue to embrace a very rare spirit of the season you’ll never taste again. This among the best limited editions we’ve ever tasted. Each year for the last 10 years, Stranahan’s Colorado Whiskey has released a “Snowflake,”  a single barrel expression, named for the fact that no… Read more »

 
Breckenridge Spiced Rum Review

BourbonBlog.com receives two of the first, few bottles of the new Spiced Rum that have left the Breckenridge Distillery in Colorado. While the final version has just been released, we were already impressed tasting an early version of the rum with Master Distiller Jordan Via in October while covering the Breckenridge Craft Spirits Festival earlier… Read more »

 
Michter’s Whiskey Winter Cooking

Banish winter’s chill by pouring historic Michter’s whiskey, the spirit that warmed General Washington’s troops at Valley Forge during the American Revolution. Michter’s Bourbon, Rye, or American Whiskey has relieved some chilled bones here at BourbonBlog.com and a meal prepared with Michter’s may give you some extra warmth and comfort. US*1 Bourbon balls, glaze a… Read more »

 
The Aviation Flip

Another twist on the classic Egg Nog is a new creation by BourbonBlog.com Chef/Mixologist Stephen Dennison made with Gin, Creme de Violette and Luxardo. The Aviation Flip 1 oz. Aviation Gin 1/2 oz. Crème De Violette 1/2 oz. Luxardo Marascino Liquer 1 egg, pasteurized and uncooked Add ingredients to shaker. Dry shake for 30-45 seconds…. Read more »

 
Which Bourbon or whiskey is best for Winter?

We all know this is a time of year when Bourbons, whiskeys and spirits are especially consumed as the perfect compliment to a cold  season. Regardless of the climate where you live, at BourbonBlog.com, wants to know which Bourbon, whiskey or whisky says “Winter” to you in it’s flavor, memory, or theme? Post your favorite… Read more »

 
Four Roses Egg Nog Recipe for National Egg Nog Day

For National Egg Nog Day on December 24, we’re celebrating with the original Four Roses Egg Nog recipe that came from a Life magazine ad in 1936. Master Distiller Jim Rutledge tells BourbonBlog.com he changes it up a bit by using a bit more Bourbon and forgetting the Rum. They still regularly receive requests for… Read more »

 
AGWA Liqueur Cocktails for Christmas

Winter cocktails made with AGWA give a colorful twist and kick which perfect for this season and BourbonBlog.com is sharing a few below. AGWA de Bolivia is the world’s first authentic coca leaf spirit. Since late 2009 it has been steadily gaining a steady increase in popularity, achieving cult status in major cities across the US…. Read more »

 
The Glenrothes 1995 Vintage compared to The Glenrothes 1994, reviews

× As The Glenrothes 1995 Vintage is released after 16 Years of aging, BourbonBlog.com’s Tom Fischer reviews the both in The 1995 Vintage and 1994. The Glenrothes was aged for 16 Years, while the 1994 Vintage was aged 12 Years, distilled in 1994 and Bottled in 2006. The Glenrothes only releases vintages when they are… Read more »

 
The Librarian at The Lanesborough Hotel, London

The librarian in this hotel can be found at the bar and in the picture to the left. The Library Bar at The Lanesborough in London, England helps guests escape winter’s cold amongst leather bound classics and a cracking fireplace. The photo to left isn’t even of the hotel nor the bar. We are being… Read more »