I’ve done this recipe, by request, a couple times since that evening. For many a heavy confection-laden dessert is not what they have in mind. Just some berries in a glass will do well, thank you. Pair that with a nice porto and the diners and I are happy children. Combine diced treefruits such as… Read more »
Bourbon Sugar Brûléed Wild Salmon
Sweet and savory. Hard and soft. This dish revels in juxtaposition. Candied fish? With Bourbon? Yes- it works! For the rub: 1 part bourbon of choice (We used Woodford Reserve) 2 parts sugar Mix both well, spread out over a baking sheet, and allow to crystallize – exposed. Take this mixture and cover: 4-6 oz… Read more »
Aquavit Baby Artichokes
Sooner or later, I have to set something on fire! Here I pair the softer flavor of baby artichoke with the back-nuance of caraway-laced Linne Aquavit. Aggressive in approach, after the flambe’ the dish balances out quite well. ¼ pound butter, cut into slices 8 baby artichokes, cleaned of excess leaves- stem on ½ cup… Read more »
To Build a Vinaigrette
This recipe is a raw utilization of a spirit. The rhubarb infusion is unexpected in that is doesn’t drink sour, like the raw product tastes. Instead, like a gin, it has a vegetal profile. Go figure. Here we build a vinaigrette, so you will not see exact proportions, instead I will explain the concepts behind… Read more »
Bourbon Escargot
In this recipe, I use just a slight amount of bourbon to affect the nuance. Normally, when spirits are cooked with, they are flamed in order to reduce alcohol prevalence. Here I adjust the proportions so that they provide that same nuance without the prevalence (and flammability). By the way, I found some excellent petite… Read more »
White Dog Martini
A great expression of the drink, this variation isn’t bound to gin profile. It instead relies upon the quirky-roundness of a rye white dog vs. vodka for its nuance. Unusual, yet very tasty! Wash a cocktail glass with Wasmund’s Fox Rye Spirit Stir 2 oz. Neutral Vodka, (use Crystal Head Vodka, Ketel One or Russian… Read more »
Knob Creek Single Barrel Reserve Review Coming
Beam Global Spirits has confirmed to BourbonBlog.com that they will release a new Knob Creek Single Barrel Reserve. We will give you our advance review of Knob Creek Single Barrel Reserve soon. Like the original, this Knob Creek will be 9-years-old, but will be bottled at a significantly higher proof, 120° (60% alcohol) vs the… Read more »
Kentucky Bourbon Hot Brown Pizza
A Kentucky Hot Brown, pizza and a shot of Bourbon all in one! Four Roses Bourbon tells BourbonBlog.com that they have teamed up with Impellizzeri’s Pizza of Louisville, Kentucky in celebration of National Bourbon Heritage Month to create a unique pizza recipe combining two of Kentucky’s finest offerings – Bourbon and the classic Louisville dish,… Read more »
On Leaf and Barrel: Maker’s 46 and Chisum Filtered Cigar Pairing
This is a tale of unexpected dichotomy in both distilling technique and pairing expectations. The subject matter spirit geeks find a childish pleasure in, along with a video series to compliment this pairing of Maker’s 46 and the Chisum Filtered Cigar. My story begins with the standard whisky tasting. I find it helpful to forget… Read more »
Wild Turkey Cocktails Celebrating National Bourbon Heritage Month
September is National Bourbon Heritage Month, which means you have an even better reason to celebrate Bourbon for an entire month. At BourbonBlog.com, we do it every month and we encourage you to as well. Wild Turkey tells us that have put a unique take on three of the most iconic whiskey cocktails–the Manhattan, the… Read more »
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