Ray Lampe “Dr. BBQ” at Kentucky State BBQ Festival

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× BourbonBlog.com‘s Tom Fischer interview pitmaster Ray Lampe “Dr. BBQ” at the first annual Kentucky State BBQ Festival in Danville, Kentucky. You’ve probably seen Dr. BBQ on Food Network’s “Tailgate Warriors with Guy Fieri” or “Best Thing I Ever Ate.” Perhaps you’ve watched his presentations as he travels the country at BBQ festivals nationwide showcasing… Read more »

The Great Kentucky Bourbon Tasting and Gala 2011

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We’re all dressed up with someplace to go and to drink Bourbon during Kentucky Bourbon Festival 2011 in Bardstown Kentucky. BourbonBlog.com joins our friends from Barton 1792 Distillery, Blanton’s, Buffalo Trace, Bulleit, Four Roses, Heaven Hill Distilleries, Jim Beam, Maker’s Mark, Michter’s American Whiskey, Wild Turkey and Woodford Reserve. They’re all sharing their finest Bourbons… Read more »

4th of July Cocktails, what is YOUR pick?

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While all the Bourbon we’re drinking is American, we want to know what do YOU think the most patriotic Bourbon is? Post your answer at the bottom under comments, help us start a great American Bourbon debate! While you’re thinking on that question, below are a few 4th of July themed and “all American” patriotic… Read more »

Bill Samuels Jr., the ultimate podcast

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BourbonBlog.com records a historic presentation by Bill Samuels, Jr. at a special dinner at Maker’s Mark Bourbon House & Lounge in Louisville and we’re sharing it with you in this unforgettable podcast.. CLICK BELOW TO PLAY IT From Bill’s telling of the humorous story of  his first drink of Bourbon at age 11 given to… Read more »

John Calipari and Patrick Patterson

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× BourbonBlog.com‘s Tom Fischer interview John Calipari and Patrick Patterson at the same party, Barnstable Brown Gala. In addition to Kentucky Basketball, which does the University of Kentucky Basketball Coach and this former UK player now Houston Rockets forward they like best: Pretty Women, Fast Horses or Bourbon? Other John Calipari interviews and stories on… Read more »

The Rose Julep Contest 2011

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× BourbonBlog.com joins Four Roses Bourbon for their annual Rose Julep contest kicking off some Kentucky Derby 137 fun! Rory McCollister won first prize, all other contestants and their placing listed below. This was the fourth year in a row for a Varanese bartender to win the competition, and McCollister’s third consecutive win. Many of… Read more »

Kentucky Distillers’ Association Announces New Board Officers, Directors

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The Kentucky Distillers’ Association (KDA) tells BourbonBlog.com today that John Rhea of Four Roses Distillery has been named Chairman of the historic group that promotes and protects the Commonwealth’s signature Bourbon and distilled spirits industry, including the world-famous Kentucky Bourbon Trail tour. BourbonBlog.com is proud to do great work with KDA for the Bourbon industry… Read more »

Top 21 Spirits

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BourbonBlog.com suggests the following spirits for your holiday gift, celebration to begin 2011 and beyond. We’ve drank a lot that we’ve enjoyed in 2010, but these particularly impressed us and we’re including some video below too for you to enjoy in this year in review as we review the spirits and whiskeys Four Roses The… Read more »

2010 FEI Alltech World Equestrian Games Opening Ceremonies

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× BourbonBlog.com‘s Tom Fischer reports from the 2010 FEI Alltech World Equestrian Games Opening Ceremonies, Lexington, Kentucky in the video episode above. In the video below, Tom shows you the “Bourbon side” of the World Equestrian Games from the Maker’s Mark and Jim Beam hospitality tent. Highlights of our coverage include: William Shatner riding in on… Read more »