Four Roses Book Launch with The Filson Historical Society, Louisville

Filson Society Tasting Wednesday, December 8th 2010 6:00 – 8:00 PM Louisville, KY History buffs and bourbon fans alike can toast to the holidays and the history of Kentucky’s native spirit at a special book launch and bourbon tasting hosted by Four Roses Bourbon and the Filson Historical Society on Wednesday, December 8 from 6… Read more »

 
Drink Buffalo Trace with your meal, because..

While wine pairings with food are popular, BourbonBlog.com continues to experience the growing interest and incredible flavors of Bourbon and food pairings. In this video, Bourbon Mixologist Lara Guerra shows Tom Fischer how well Buffalo Trace pairs with this white corn cake topped with chipotle cream and smoked salmon. While it tastes delicious by itself… Read more »

 
Four Roses: The Return of a Whiskey Legend Book

The legend of the whiskey maker who proposed to a Southern belle. One of the first neon advertising signs in New York’s Times Square. The removal of one of the most popular spirits from the United States and its subsequent return. Four Roses Bourbon tells BourbonBlog.com that these stories and more will be in new… Read more »

 
Brick Wall

Brick Wall 1.5oz apple cider syrup (see below) 1.5oz Woodford Reserve Bourbon Whiskey bourbon Ginger ale Lime wedge 1 slice green apple (if you’re into garnishes) Combine equal parts syrup and bourbon in an ice-filled glass. Top off glass with a bit of ginger ale. Squeeze in lime. Optional: garnish with apple slice. Apple cider… Read more »

 
WhistlePig Rye Launch Party with Raj Bhakta in Manhattan

This week BourbonBlog.com‘s Matt Capucilli was privileged to attend the WhistlePig Rye release party at The Royalton Hotel in midtown Manhattan…. If you haven’t discovered the appeal of mixology’s comeback, it’s time to get on board. Smiling past three flapper-dressed ladies commanding piglets on leashes, I made my way towards the bartenders. A man in… Read more »

 
Maker’s Mark Holiday Collector’s Bottle 2010

Maker’s Mark Bourbon tells BourbonBlog.com the the new Maker’s Mark Holiday bottle is a limited edition frosted bottle with a lovely scene of Maker’s Mark Distillery in Loretto, Kentucky in the winter months. This is the first in their series of Holiday Collector’s Series Bottles. For all of our stories on Maker’s Mark Bourbon, click… Read more »

 
Black Friday Cocktails

Black Friday sales kicks off the official holiday season and BourbonBlog.com has some rockin’ cocktails inspired by the popular holiday songs! So drink up starting on Black Friday with seasonal cocktails matching these jams… You’re a Mean One, Mr. Grinch by Thurl Ravenscroft It’s Black Friday and you’re not feeling the holiday spirit yet. Mr. Grinch would be proud. Make this simple… Read more »

 
Turkey Advice and Humor from a Turkey Expert, Podcast

CLICK TO PLAY AUDIO PODCAST BELOW You may have seen Renee Ferguson, cookbook author and “Turkey Diva” last night on Food Network’s Throwdown with Bobby Flay, and today for Thanksgiving she joins us on BourbonBlog.com once again for a new podcast interview and new Turkey recipes from her book Talk Turkey to Me . This… Read more »

 
EFFEN Vodka Holiday Cocktail Recipes

EFFEN Vodka is a super-premium vodka named after the Dutch word for “smooth” and made from premium wheat using a patented distillation process to create a smooth taste on the palette. Serve these EFFEN Holiday drinks at your holiday parties! EFFEN Gingersnap Ingredients: 1 ½ parts EFFEN ½ part Domaine de Canton Ginger Liqueur 1… Read more »