Southern Hospitality in Hell’s Kitchen, New York, lived up to its name during the Summer Bourbon Tasting event. Entering this purposefully rustic joint, we were greeted cordially and directed from the bustling upstairs eatery to the dark, slightly more modern basement. Hundreds of bourbon glasses were pre-poured, and we found our way to one of… Read more »
Michter’s Distillery Will Open New Production Distillery in Downtown Louisville
Is that trail of Bourbon continuing to make it’s way outside those current boundaries? First came the new Louisville Distilling Company, which is currently looking to actually to distill their Bourbon from Louisville. Now, Michter’s announces this week that the company will open a new small production distillery in downtown Louisville, Kentucky. Micther’s is a… Read more »
ŻU Vodka Review
Traveling back in time through flavor has never caused our time machine to graze blades of grass as we drink. But here we go… Zubrówka (pronounced “zu-broov-ka”), or bison grass vodka, was produced in the North East region of Poland as far back as the 14th Century, and was considered a specialty for the local… Read more »
Spring44 Vodka and Gin Review
At BourbonBlog.com, we venture into vodka and clear spirits to give our palettes a chance to explore the expression of clear and the clean grain vs. the expression of oak and depth. Spring44 is a perfect example of where the selection of water used in distilling spirits matters. The Spring44 Vodka, Honey Vodka and Gin… Read more »
Hellfire with Sailor Jerry Rum
With Sailor Jerry being the iconic Americana spiced rum which celebrates the late tattoo artist Norman “Sailor Jerry” Collins, here is a version of the Hellfire cocktail that celebrates Independence Day and a great rum! Hellfire 1 part Sailor Jerry Rum 2 dashes Tabasco sauce ¼ of a fresh lime 1 part ginger beer Pilsner… Read more »
4th of July Cocktails, what is YOUR pick?
While all the Bourbon we’re drinking is American, we want to know what do YOU think the most patriotic Bourbon is? Post your answer at the bottom under comments, help us start a great American Bourbon debate! While you’re thinking on that question, below are a few 4th of July themed and “all American” patriotic… Read more »
Makers Mark Bourbon Baked Beans
Bourbon Baked Beans, by Luke Mills Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 1 hour Yield: 8 to 10 servings 1 large Vidalia Onion, chopped 1/2 tsp. olive oil 8 slices of bacon 2x 15 oz jar Great Northern beans, drained and rinsed 3/4 cup Maker’s Mark Bourbon 1/2 tsp. onion powder 28 oz can Pork… Read more »
Great Steamboat Race 2011 with Four Roses Bourbon as Belle of Louisville wins!
Tonight BourbonBlog.com joined Four Roses on the Belle of Louisville for the Great Steamboat Race 2011, a tradition that dates back to 1963. We rode the Belle of Louisville to a victory against the Belle of Cincinnati (Be watching here on BourbonBlog.com for the complete video segment coming soon!) Thus, drinking Four Roses leads to a smooth… Read more »
Kentucky Derby Day
× 137 of them. During Kentucky Derby week this refers to: A. Mint Juleps consumed this week; B. Celebrities in sight; or C. Times the Kentucky Derby has been held. As you await for the “all the above” option, here is a brief recap of BourbonBlog.com‘s fourth annual extensive Kentucky Derby Coverage of stories and… Read more »
Great Steamboat Race in Louisville, still tickets left!
The Kentucky Derby Festival’s annual Great Steamboat Race with Four Roses Bourbon was scheduled to be held during Kentucky Derby 2011, but due to high water is being rescheduled for this Wednesday, June 29, 2011. Tickets are still available for purchase, call direct at 1-866-636-0068. Ride the Belle of Louisville cost $130 and include food… Read more »
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