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Finger Lakes Distilling With A Bourbon Coming

BourbonBlog.com has been reviewing spirits from Finger Lakes Distilling of Burdett, New York. We recently reviewed their McKenzie Rye and Glen Thunder Corn Whiskey. They tells us they are in the process of making a Bourbon. Finger Lakes Distilling President Brian McKenzie tells BourbonBlog.com: “We take an old fashioned approach to making our bourbon. We… Read more »

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Char No. 4, Brooklyn, New York

Char No. 4 of Brooklyn, New York is a whiskey bar and restaurant inspired by a passion for bourbon. BourbonBlog.com covered Char No. 4 in the video episode linked here and below.  We were so impressed with their incredible selection features over 150 American all listed below, including rare finds like Maker’s Mark Black and… Read more »

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Old Fashioned #9 with Maker’s Mark by Stephen Dennison

Old Fashioned #9 by Stephen Dennison 1 oz Maker’s Mark 1 oz Pimm’s #1 orange cherry dash of bitters (optional) Muddle orange and cherry in a highball glass. Add ice. Add rest of ingredients. Pour into a shaker, leaving no pulp behind in the glass. Shake 5 – 7 times. Re-ice the glass. Strain over… Read more »

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Proof On Main at 21c Museum Hotel, Louisville Kentucky

BourbonBlog.com has covered many stories at Proof on Main at 21c Museum Hotel in Louisville. Proof’s large spirits collection is highlighted by an impressive selection of 50 of Kentucky’s finest Bourbons which are presented below along with a the 21c Signature Cocktail menu for you to view. Named one of the “Best New Restaurants of… Read more »

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The Old Seelbach Bar, Louisville, Kentucky

The Old Seelbach Bar is located in the hotel that served as F. Scott Fitzgerald’s inspiration for The Great Gatsby. It has been restored to its authentic, early 1900’s décor. The expansive Bourbon bar has been described as “one of the finest stretches of mahogany in the country” by Gary Regan, author of The Book… Read more »

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Maker’s Mark Bourbon House & Lounge, Louisville Kentucky

BourbonBlog.com has been partying in the Maker’s Mark Bourbon House in Louisville’s Fourth Street Live! for many years now. More than just Maker’s Mark Bourbon available here, see the menu of Bourbon Flights and the scrumptious food menu with dishes made with Maker’s Mark below. Maker’s Mark Bourbon House is part of Louisville’s Urban Bourbon… Read more »

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Jockey Silks Bourbon Bar, Galt House, Louisville, Kentucky

There are Bourbons at Jockey Silks which you will rarely find anywhere else. Cozy up to a fire and the old world décor of wood, leather and horse-racing memorabilia in one of city’s oldest Bourbon bars. Jockey Silks is located in the Galt House Hotel & Suites, Jockey Silks features 165 varieties of Bourbon –… Read more »

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Woodford Reserve 2010 Kentucky Derby Bottle Limited Edition featuring art of Jeaneen Barnhart

Woodford Reserve, the Official Bourbon of the Kentucky Derby, tells BourbonBlog.com, they are again honoring the country’s favorite horse race with a limited-edition Kentucky Derby commemorative bottle. The 2010 bottle features the work of nationally-acclaimed, Louisville-based artist Jeaneen Barnhart. “When creating this special painting, my intent was to reveal the energy and emulate the figures… Read more »

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Podcast: The Copper Fox Distillery, Interview with Rick Wasmund

Podcast interview with Rick Wasmund, founder and owner of The Copper Fox Distillery, Sperryville, Virginia. Listen to Rick tell BourbonBlog.com how he had the idea to start the only distillery in the world that flavors their malt with fruitwood smoke and only the distillery in North America malts their own barley. Reviews of Wasmund’s Single… Read more »