After our recent exclusive tasting of Original MOONSHINE in New York with Mixologist Shem Blum and friends, the BourbonBlog.com team became a fan of the new Original MOONSHINE, made in Culpeper Virginia and created by Master BQ Chef Adam Perry Lang and Master Distiller Chuck Miller. As MOONSHINE rolls out in select markets, continue to… Read more »

 
The Tender Loving Drink

One of the most entertaining aspects of the bartending profession is that of the impromptu drink. To take one’s knowledge, creativity and understanding of the guest’s expectations; create something completely original (on the spot) and serendipitously produce a winning drink… Well, it gets no better, in my opinion. Thus is the case with the following… Read more »

 
The Universal Whisky Experience, Las Vegas

The Universal Whisky Experience, a weekend long whisky tasting experience for those with a palate for fine whisky will debut at the Encore at Wynn Las Vegas next month on March 18th and 19th, 2011. The two day show will bring together the best whisky master blenders and distillers along with the rarest of expressions… Read more »

 
Super Bowl XLV Cocktails

Super Bowl XLV is almost here and are YOU rooting for the Pittsburgh Steelers or the Green Bay Packers? Post your replies under comments below. Here are two easy team-inspired cocktails for the game! Mark Drew, renowned mixologist and Herradura Tequila’s brand ambassador shares his Super Bowl cocktail creations with BourbonBlog.com. Black and Gold Punch… Read more »

 
BourbonBlog.com Host Tom Fischer featured on NBC New York

NBC New York features BourbonBlog.com Host Tom Fischer at the NYC Beer, Bourbon, & BBQ Festival, watch video below filmed by Oresti Tsonopoulos from Saturday, January 29, 2011. Oresti Tsonopoulos also photographed Saturday’s NYC Beer, Bourbon & BBQ Festival, enjoy on this link. Here are few below..

 
Beer, Bourbon & BBQ Fest Coming This Weekend to NYC!

BourbonBlog.com is in New York this week as we prepare for the Beer, Bourbon & BBQ Festival coming to La.Venue on 608 West 28th Street (between 11th & 12th Ave.) this Saturday, January 29, 2011! Watch this video segment from our experience at this festival last year in NYC asking the question, “If you could… Read more »

 
Hibiki 12 Year Old Japanese Blended Whisky Review

At BourbonBlog.com, we have found a piece of Japan that is a must for your whisky collection.. There is much that goes into this beautiful bottle of Suntory Limited’s Hibiki 12 Year Old a premium blended Japanese whisky that no other whisky of this age in the world has to offer.  However, please let me first… Read more »

 
Poire au Chocolat

Years ago in Luzern, Switzerland, I had some Pear and Chocolate Gelato that left me with a refreshingly Swiss image. After our recent sampling of the Godiva Chocolate Vodka and having found an extreme appreciation for Xanté Pear Liqueur, one finishing touch is needed to recreate a flavor..Russian Standard Vodka! Poire au Chocolat 1 part… Read more »

 
Peanut Butter & Jelly Cocktail

In celebration of National Peanut Butter Day today, January 24, 2011, BourbonBlog.com suggests a Peanut Butter & Jelly Cocktail! The days when your mother made your favorite PB&J sandwich just the way you liked it—no crust, jelly, and two banana slices—are long gone. Liquefied is this iconic lunchtime favorite into a sandwich libation… PB&J Cocktail Recipe Created… Read more »

 
In Memory of Buffalo Trace’s Jimmy Johnson, 1916-2011

Buffalo Trace Distillery tells BourbonBlog.com that Jimmy Johnson lost his brave battle with cancer on January 19th. A longtime friend, historian, and supporter Jimmy’s title upon retirement from Buffalo Trace Distillery was Warehouse Supervisor, but as we all know, his lively manner and sense of humor made him so much more to everyone who met… Read more »