We just returned from the 5th Annual Out of the Blue at Louisville Executive Aviation, showcasing an exceptional collection of private aircraft and automobiles in one spectacular evening. Our thanks to Louisville Executive Aviation for inviting us and for flying us in. We will be posting a video soon from Out of the Blue. For… Read more »

 
Kentucky Derby Coverage Preview

The 135th Kentucky Derby is only weeks away and we are kicking off BourbnoBlog.com’s 2009 Derby Coverage. The celebrities, galas and all the Derby fun! We also are including a few videos from our 2008 Derby Coverage below. × The Grand Gala, Kentucky Derby 2008 The Mint Jubilee Gala, Kentucky Derby 2008 Kentucky Derby Museum… Read more »

 
Bourbon and Burgers at Crown Bar in West Hollywood

Carl’s Jr. celebrates their Kentucky Bourbon Burger with party at Crown Bar in West Hollywood. Bob Eidson of The Bourbon Review brings us the story as he learns how this Burger was born. ×

 
The Bourbon Bar at The Old Talbott Tavern, Bardstown

We’re drinking bourbon down the street from where a lot of it is born. Welcome to The Bourbon Bar in the Bourbon Capital of the World: Bardstown, Kentucky. The Bourbon Bar is a part of The Old Talbott Tavern which dates back to the to late 1700’s. For more videos, visit BourbonBlog.com Appearance by Country/Acoustic… Read more »

 
Major Acquisition in the World of Bourbon

Buffalo Trace Distillery, Frankfort, Kentucky – photo courtesy Buffalo Trace 1792 Ridgemont Reserve and Buffalo Trace were once bourbon drinking buddies, but not exactly cousins or brothers. Now after a $334 million dollar transaction between Sazerac and Constellation Brands Inc., these two bourbons are little closer. The New Orleans-based Sazerac Company is the parent company… Read more »

 
Jim Beam Jule-Up

Jim Beam Jule-Up Recipe(1 part = ½ oz.) 4 parts – Jim Beam 3 parts Simple Syrup 3 parts Fresh Lime Juice 6 each Fresh Mint leaves (Medium size)

 
New bourbon on the block is CMDK of Owensboro, Kentucky

BoubonBlog.com visits CMDK during the reconstruction and looks at the progress as we await the new bourbon on the block: CMDK of Owensboro, Kentucky. CMDK will be the Westernmost point on the bourbon trail. Last known it has the Charles Medley Distillery, it is now under the new ownership of Angostura, LTD of Republic of… Read more »

 
Bourbon Burger

× Carl’s Jr. and Hardees are known for innovation, edgy advertisements (like the one above and below), and often a nontraditional approach. Now, take bite of the “Kentucky Bourbon Burger.” While Hardees and Carl’s Jr are both owned by CKE Restaurants and feature many of the same products, we only have Hardee’s in Kentucky. Hardee’s… Read more »

 
Bourbon Punch on Bourbon Street at Mardi Gras

Visiting New Orleans for the Mardi Gras celebration on Bourbon Street gives us a chance to learn how to make Bourbon Milk Punch with some Basil Hayden Bourbon. We also meet some friendly Louisianans along the way in the video below.. × P.S. We are proud to feature the two songs in this video by… Read more »

 
Red Stag, New Black Cherry Infused Bourbon from Jim Beam

Jim Beam has just shared with BourbonBlog.com that it will release Red Stag, a new black cherry infused bourbon. According to Jim Beam, it will be on store shelves in June 2009. When we have more information and \ tasting notes, we will share the flavors with you.