Sometimes, boys just have to be boys. This beer cocktail/sidecar/deconstructed machination draws influence from a couple of the classic challenging drinks that bartenders make for gregarious bachelor groups. The Boilermaker involves dropping a shot of choice into a half-filled beer and then drinking it all in one fell swoop. The Red Eye is simply hot… Read more »
Casa Noble vs. Corralejo Reposados: A Tale of Two Tequilas
Recently, these bottlings came across my desk, courtesy Infinium Spirits and Republic National’s Cumberland Division. I sat, pondering what to do with the tequilas held inside these two, beautiful vessels. Then, a thought occurred to me: why not a side-by-side? Not wanting to leave well enough alone, I decided upon a special tasting with two… Read more »
Woodford Reserve and The Belmont Stakes
Woodford Reserve tells BourbonBlog.com that they are proud to return as a sponsor of the 142nd running of the Belmont Stake being run today at Belmont Park in Elmont, NY. Woodford Reserve will serve as the “Official Bourbon of the Belmont Stakes” for 2010 and they want you to toast with the Official Cocktail of… Read more »
Phil Hellmuth, Denny Crum & Robert Williamson’s Derby Poker Championship
Jim Beam, BourbonBlog.com and poker are a great bet for this star-studded video episode below featuring Phil Hellmuth Jr., Denny Crum and Robert Williamson III. Phil Hellmuth Jr., Denny Crum & Robert Williamson’s Derby Poker Championship benefit the non-profit organizations Blessings in a Backpack and The Health & Climate Foundation and was presented By Twinspires.com… Read more »
American Craft Distillers Awards from the American Distilling Institute Conference
BourbonBlog.com‘s Tom Fischer and Stephen Dennison recently attended the The American Distilling Institute’s 7th Distilling Conference which focused on Whiskey & Moonshine. We enjoyed having a large crowd of our American craft distilling friends in Louisville. Thankfully, they brought some whiskey with them! One afternoon during the ADI Conference consisted of us tasting not only… Read more »
The Tasting Bill, an podcast interview update from Eric Gregory, KDA President
CLICK BELOW TO PLAY BourbonBlog.com interviews Kentucky Distillers’ Association (K.D.A) President Eric Gregory live from Frankfort, Kentucky during as he learns that the Kentucky House of Representatives kills The Tasting Bill. The Kentucky Senate passed its own version of the Tasting Bill today. Gregory says that the K.D.A. and Bourbon industry will continue to work toward a… Read more »
Climing Mount Everest with Bourbon, sort of
If I ever climb Mount Everest, be damn assured I’ll bring some Bourbon. A few months ago, climber Bob Peterson of Rockford, Illinois trekked to base camp of the world’s highest mountain and enjoyed some Bourbon too in the form of a snack. He took some Salted Caramel’s sweet & savory snack to sustain him… Read more »
Early Times Searches for Next Artist For Mint Julep Commerative Bottle
For the past 23 years, the Early Times Mint Julep has proudly served as the “Official Drink of the Kentucky Derby®” with a commemorative artwork bottle released for the past 12 years. Early Times tells BourbonBlog.com that they are now looking for the next artist whose work will grace the 2011 Early Times Mint Julep… Read more »
The Julep Ball and interview with Julie Smith of Southern Belles: Louisville and Louisville LIVE This Morning.
BourbonBlog.com at The Julep Ball. In the video below, BourbonBlog.com’s Tom Fischer interviews Julie Smith of Southern Belles: Louisville and Louisville LIVE This Morning.The Julep Ball benefits James Graham Brown Cancer Center. Special thanks to Kathy Keadle, Keadle Communications, Jake Bilinski and Mike Willet.
Elijah Craig Single Barrel 18 year Review
Bourbon: Elijah Craig Single Barrel 18 Year Old Distillery: Heaven Hill Distilleries Age: 18 years Proof: 90; approximately 45% ABV Notes: An absolute joy of a find! This particular bottle was barreled on December 17, 1981 (Barrel No. 1165), so it had been around since about 1999. I credit my father for leaving this bottle… Read more »
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