BourbonBlog.com‘s Tom Fischer searches for a cigar at the Bourbon, Cigars and Jazz event at the Kentucky Bourbon Festival 2010 in Bardstown, Kentucky. We drink Bourbons from Heaven Hill Distilleries and enjoy some Camacho Cigars. × Bourbons enjoyed on this night included Elijah Craig 12 year, Elijah Craig 18 year, Evan Williams Single Barrel, Evan… Read more »
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Old Forester Birthday Bourbon Review of the 2010 Release
Unlike the standard Old Forester, Bourbon which is a blend of Bourbon from several different years, Old Forester Birthday Bourbon is a vintage-dated bourbon, hand-selected by Master Distiller Chris Morris from one specific day of production. The result is a one-of-a-kind character and flavor that will never be replicated again. As it differs from year… Read more »
Come Together, Right Now at Tales of the Cocktail, Day 4
Day 4 Come Together, Right Now Nearing the end of our fantastic voyage, it seemed only appropriate that all of the disparate elements within the world of spirits (and those that love them) find a happy medium- a meeting ground for all that we enjoy. Heaven Hill Distilleries invited us to their unique tasting room… Read more »
Casa Noble Tequila and intervew with Jose Hermosillo at Tales of the Cocktail
Casa Noble Tequila is in a class of flavor all its own and we learn why as BourbonBlog.com‘s Tom Fischer interviews Casa Noble Tequila CEO Jose Hermosillo at Tales of the Cocktail 2010 in the video below. We taste the Casa Noble Crystal, Reposado, and Añejo Tequilas. × Filmed at the Hotel Monteleone, New Orleans,… Read more »
Tales of the Cocktail, It’s Just Getting Good on Day 3
Tales of the Cocktail, Day 3 Part 2 – It’s Just Getting Good New Orleans in July, Southerners say “is as hot as the Devil’s Doors.” No better way to refresh oneself as the locals- with some Iced Tea or Southern Lemonade. Firefly Distillery of Wadmalaw Island South Carolina fortunately has infused both flavors into… Read more »
Master Blender Richard Paterson and The Dalmore at Tales of the Cocktail
Richard Paterson, Master Blender of Scotland’s Whyte & Mackay at Tales of the Cocktail with The Damore Single Malt Scotch Whisky. In this video episode below, BourbonBlog.com‘s Tom Fischer interviews him about the proper way to drink The Dalmore. Tom challenges Richard like he has never been challenged before at Tales of the Cocktail 2010… Read more »
Tales of the Cocktail – A Deep Breath
Tales of the Cocktail 2010, Day 3, Part 1 What do you get people who already have everything? Fine spirits, of course and a another start to a day like none other at Tales of the Cocktail! This morning began with a light continental breakfast accompanied by Abuelo Aged Rums and the Van Gogh line… Read more »
Catdaddy Carolina Moonshine Review
BourbonBlog.com meets legendary moonshiner Junior Johnson of Piedmont Distillers of Madison, North Carolina at Tales of the Cocktail at the Moonshiner’s Breakfast. Here is our review of Catdaddy Carolina Moonshine Distillery: Piedmont Distillers of Madison, North Carolina Proof: 80 Proof, 40% ABV. Proof of final bottling release unknown. Notes: Catdaddy is a small batch moonshine… Read more »
Midnight Moon Moonshine Review
BourbonBlog.com meets legendary moonshiner Junior Johnson of Piedmont Distillers of Madison, North Carolina at Tales of the Cocktail at the Moonshiner’s Breakfast. Distillery: Piedmont Distillers of Madison, North Carolina Proof: 80 Proof, 40% ABV. Proof of final bottling release unknown. Notes: Midnight Moon is Triple Distilled and every batch is born in an authentic, copper… Read more »
From a Moonshiner’s Breakfast to Tequila Lunch at Tales of the Cocktail
Day 2, Part I Moonshine for breakfast anyone? Indeed, this is the norm and not the exception at Tales of the Cocktail in New Orleans. Piedmont Distillers treated members of the press to a continental breakfast and samples of some dang tasty Midnight Moon Moonshine, Catdaddy Carolina Moonshine. We were also introduced to a preview… Read more »