Bourbon: Booker’s True Barrel Bourbon Distillery: Jim Beam Age: between 6 and 8 years Proof: varies by bottling. Bottle we are reviewing is 130.1; approx 65.05% abv , Whiskey Professors told us this bottling is slightly higher than they have been previously. Notes: In 1988, Booker Noe introduced this first modern-day barrel proof Bourbon whiskey… Read more »
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Knob Creek Bourbon Review
Bourbon: Knob Creek Distillery: Jim Beam Age: 9 years Proof: 100; 50% abv Notes: Knob Creek is part of Jim Beam’s Small Batch Collection. Knob Creek became so popular in 2009 there was a reported “Knob Creek Drought,” which we covered in the video below this review. The 9 years of age in a barrel… Read more »
Holiday Tours Along the Kentucky Bourbon Trail
Still looking for that Bourbon gift for Christmas? Or perhaps a holiday adventure with friends and family? We recommend celebrating the yuletide season on the Kentucky Bourbon Trail with America’s only native spirit. “Several of our historic distilleries and their gift shops are open this week for the Bourbon lovers on your Christmas list,” Eric… Read more »
Booker Noe, the Bourbon Legend, Video from 1993
We recently met filmmaker/photographer Steve Weiss who filmed over 100 videos for Jim Beam Brands from the late 1980’s to late 1990’s. Steve shares this 1993 video below spotlighting the late Booker Noe. With interviews with then Jim Beam Master Distiller Booker Noe and his son Fred Noe, the video was made for the theater… Read more »
The Fig Thing
Hey you little “Fig Thing,” get over here and give me some Winter “sugar.” Oh yeah, give me some Jim Beam Black and Harvey’s to kick my figs in a cool new direction in this Christmas cocktail recipe. The Fig Thing 1 ½ parts Jim Beam Black ½ part Harvey’s Bristol Cream 1 part Fresh… Read more »
Kentucky Blizzard
This holiday cocktail combines a winter cranberry fruitiness with the right balance of whiskey and frostbite to transport you to Kentucky on a cold night. The warmth of Jim Beam kicks in at the end. Kentucky Blizzard 1 1/2 parts Jim Beam Bourbon 1 1/2 parts cranberry juice 1/2 parts lime juice 1/2 parts grenadine… Read more »
Bourbon For Christmas
We believe the best holiday gift is spending time with our friends and loved ones. A gift of spirits is always appreciated too, so we thought we’d take a look at a few options for you in the Bourbon category. Here are a few below that we’ve spotted. Jim Beam has a holiday gift carton… Read more »
Bourbon Radio
BourbonBlog.com has partnered with Slacker Personal Radio to create BourbonRadio.com, which you can stream now. This could be one of the first radio stations dedicated to a spirit of any kind. We’ve continued to see Bourbon and music mixing well together over the last several years. From Kid Rock’s recent partnering with Jim Beam’s Red… Read more »
Basil Hayden’s Bourbon Margarita Shrimp Cocktail
The beauty of this dish is after you eat the shrimp, you truly can turn back the Margarita and finish it off as a drink. Basil Hayden’s Bourbon Margarita Shrimp Cocktail with coriander dusted grilled shrimp, avocado and jalapenos Serves 4 Ingredients: 16 Large Shrimp, peeled, de-veined, tail off 1 Red Bell Pepper, diced 2… Read more »
Baker’s Bourbon Maple Mint Julep
Baker’s Maple Mint Julep Recipe 2 oz. Baker’s Bourbon 1/2 oz. Maple Syrup 1/2 oz. Mint infused Simple Syrup Powder Sugar Crushed Ice 4 Mint Sprigs Dissolve sugar in water and bring to a boil. Add Mint Leaves and remove from heat. Refrigerate overnight. Pack a julep cup with crushed ice. Muddle the two syrups… Read more »
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