The Bourbon Chase Race Organizer Mike Kuntz tells BourbonBlog.com today that the 2010 race is sold out, nearly eight months prior to the event. The total number of registered teams for 2010 is 200, a 33 percent increase from the number of teams that participated in the inaugural race in 2009. The 2010 Bourbon Chase… Read more »
McKenzie Rye Whiskey Review
Whiskey: McKenzie Rye Whiskey Distillery: Finger Lakes Distilling, Burdett NY Age: 1 year Proof: 91; 45.5% ABV Notes: This bottle is marked batch # 09-01. McKenzie made from NYS grain and distilled using old-time techniques aged in new charred quarter casks and finished in sherry barrels from local wineries. Nose: Maple, butterscotch and some oak…. Read more »
Brandy Library, Tribeca, New York, a one of a kind Bourbon and whiskey bar
Brandy Library in New York has over 1,600 spirits including Bourbon whiskey, Scotch, and whiskey from all over the world that literally become books on the wall in this library. Join BourbonBlog.com as we tour Brandy Library’s elegant ambience with an untouchable selection of rare whiskeys as we interview Beverage Director Ethan Kelley in the… Read more »
Review: Four Roses 100th Anniversary Limited Edition Single Barrel 17-year-old Bourbon Review and Video
BourbonBlog.com brings you the first Bourbon review of the Four Roses 100th Anniversary Limited Edition 17-year-old Single Barrel which was selected from the OBSV recipe – which is the same as Four Roses regular Single Barrel – but much different flavor because of the extra age. OBSV is one of Four Roses’ 10 Bourbon Recipes… Read more »
Four Roses 100th Anniversary Limited Edition 2010 Bourbon Celebrate’s Distillery’s 100 Years
Four Roses Bourbon tells BourbonBlog.com that another barrel strength single barrel Bourbon will be added to the collection of Four Roses limited edition releases. This one is a 17-year-old single barrel that will commemorate the 100-year anniversary of the opening of the distillery building in Lawrenceburg, Kentucky. BourbonBlog.com gives you the first review of the… Read more »
The Purpose of a Cocktail by Stephen Dennison
Like writing a short story, a cocktail tells a tale just 30 seconds long and takes the reader on a mental journey. Whereas a good book communicates the information through the sense of sight, the libation does so through the sense of taste. When designing a new cocktail, one should heed some of the same… Read more »
Blue Smoke BBQ and Jazz Standard, New York
Kenny Callaghan invites BourbonBlog.com to Blue Smoke BBQ and Jazz Standard in NYC, one of a the tastiest barbecue restaurants expressing Americana in the City and possibly in the country. Watch BourbonBlog.com’s Blue Smoke video episode on this link and below as taste their homemade everything, Bourbon selection, ambience and every drop of the sauce… Read more »
Elijah Craig 12 Year Old Bourbon Review & Video Interview with Craig Beam
Bourbon: Elijah Craig 12 years Old Distillery: Heaven Hill Distilleries Age: 12 years Proof: 94; approx 47% ABV Notes: Master Distiller Craig Beam says he marinades steak in this Bourbon, watch our video interview with Craig Beam here and below. This Bourbon is best served neat. This could be one of the best values for… Read more »
Perkulator Coffee Dopplebock by Dark Horse Brewing Company Review
Some coffee beers we review at BourbonBlog.com seem more often than not disappointing. Questions we ask are, “Is there too much or too little coffee?” , “Is it real coffee in this brew?” Dark Horse Brewing Company’s is 7.5% ABV, but the sweetness seems to hide the alcohol. Color pours a cloudy deep dark brown,… Read more »
UK Basketball Coach John Calipari on Maker’s Mark Bottle
University of Kentucky Men’s Basketball Head Coach John Calipari will appear on a limited edition Maker’s Mark bottle expected to be available beginning April 2. Marker’s Mark, the University of Kentucky and Keeneland unveiled a limited-edition bottle of the world-famous bourbon this afternoon presenting the bottle as seen pictured to to left. Marker’s Mark tells… Read more »
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