We would answer that question, “it is priceless.” The Kentucky Distillers’ Association tells BourbonBlog.com that Kentucky’s signature Bourbon and distilled spirits industry pours hundreds of millions into the Bluegrass economy and is a statewide leader in job creation, according to a new study just released. The study was conducted by University of Louisville Economist Dr…. Read more »

 
Old Rip Van Winkle Bourbon in Fishspread?

I’m sitting here with my friend Brad Kerrick co-publisher of The Bourbon Review Magazine and we are enjoying Shuckman’s Fish Co. & Smokery’s Bourbon Smoked Salmon Spread made with Old Rip Van Winkle 10 year old Bourbon, 107 proof. This amazing Bourbon brings the creamy, delicate fish flavor out of the ocean and into Kentucky… Read more »

 
Kentucky Native Bun Cake with Maker’s Mark

Sandra Davis, author of That Special Touch, the official Maker’s Mark cookbook, just shared this Maker’s Mark dessert recipe for Kentucky Native Bun Cake with BourbonBlog.com! Kentucky Native Bun Cake 1 (18.25-oz) package yellow cake mix with pudding 4 eggs 2/3 C vegetable oil 1/3 C water 1 (8-oz) carton sour cream 1/2 C firmly… Read more »

 
Maker’s Mark Hot Fruit Salad

Sandra Davis, author of That Special Touch, the official Maker’s Mark cookbook, just shared this Maker’s Mark dessert recipe with BourbonBlog.com! Medium can sliced pineapple Medium can peach halves Medium can apple rings Medium can pear halves Medium can apple halves Sauce: 2 Tbs flour 1/2 C brown sugar 1 stick butter 1/2 C Maker’s… Read more »

 
First Blue Corn Vodka, a podcast interview with Distiller Olha Dolin

The world’s first “Blue Corn Vodka” is distilled by Don Quixote Distillery & Winery of Los Alamos, New Mexico. We interview Master Distiller Olha Dolin and inventor of Blue Corn Vodka in this podcast below, which was actually inspired in part by a trip Olha and her husband Ron took to Buffalo Trace Bourbon Distillery… Read more »

 
New Buffalo Trace Saloon Website and “Bourbonbunnies”

Buffalo Trace Bourbon just launched a new website at www.buffalotracesaloon.com, complete with interactive features for Buffalo Trace drinker including games, recipes, the opportunity for women Bourbon drinkers to submit their photo as a Bourbunny. Buffalo Trace Brand Manager Kris Comstock tells BourbonBlog.com, “I like that folks can join and participate on this new website. They… Read more »

 
Wild Turkey American Honey Whiskey Drink Recipes

We’ve had a lot of submissions for our Wild Turkey American Honey Girls Calendar Giveaway. To enter to win a calendar, BourbonBlog.com friends are submitting their own Wild Turkey American Honey Drink recipe creations. Here are just a few we’re sharing below, and for more details on entering and views from the pages of the… Read more »

 
Laphroaig Sponsorship of 2010 United Stated Curling Association

Laphroaig Islay Single Malt Scotch, that richly flavoured Scotch whisky, tells BourbonBlog.com that they are an official sponsor of the United States Curling Association (USCA) just in time for the 2010 winter games. The sponsorship kicks off a year-long celebration of Scottish heritage by one of the world’s most popular single malt Scotch whiskies. “We’re… Read more »

 
Original Manhattan Cocktail Recipe Demonstrated

The Manhattan cocktail continues to see a resurgence as many unique variations of the Manhattan are introduced.  In the video below, Tom Fischer takes you back to the 1800’s and demonstrates the Original Manhattan as the classic cocktail by using Evan Williams Single Barrel Vintage Bourbon. Video and recipe below. × The Original Manhattan Recipe 2… Read more »

 
Introducing the “Dumantoddy”…

The Hot Toddy is said to have originated in 18th century Scotland as medicinal elixir to ward off the cold*, but never before has it been given a kick of pistachio along with the Bourbon it was always meant to be paired with.  We just introduced the “Dumantoddy” in the January/February 2010 issue of Evansville… Read more »