Char No. 4, Brooklyn, New York

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Char No. 4 of Brooklyn, New York is a whiskey bar and restaurant inspired by a passion for bourbon. BourbonBlog.com covered Char No. 4 in the video episode linked here and below.  We were so impressed with their incredible selection features over 150 American all listed below, including rare finds like Maker’s Mark Black and… Read more »

Bourbons Bistro, Louisville Kentucky

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BourbonBlog.com has covered Bourbons Bistro extensively over the past several years with video episode including the one linked below on BourbonBlog.com. Also check out the Bourbon list of over 130 Bourbons below at Bourbons Bistro. As part of the Urban Bourbon Trail, Bourbons Bistro in on Historic Frankfort Avenue in Louisville. Bourbons Bistro is the… Read more »

What is Bourbon worth to Kentucky & the world? First-Ever Economic Impact Study of Bourbon Industry

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We would answer that question, “it is priceless.” The Kentucky Distillers’ Association tells BourbonBlog.com that Kentucky’s signature Bourbon and distilled spirits industry pours hundreds of millions into the Bluegrass economy and is a statewide leader in job creation, according to a new study just released. The study was conducted by University of Louisville Economist Dr…. Read more »

Bourbon and Champagne Cocktail Recipe

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Yes, you can mix your Bourbons and Moët & Chandon this New Year’s Eve. The French and the Kentuckians have never got along better. This Champagne Cocktail comes from The Woodford Reserve Culinary Cocktail Tour: A Journey With Bourbon, complied by Peggy Stevens and Ronni Lundy.  Happy 2010 from BourbonBlog.com!  Recipe below.. Ingredients: 1 oz Woodford… Read more »

Holiday Tours Along the Kentucky Bourbon Trail

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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 »

What would you put on a bottle of whiskey?

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Bottles of whiskey etch memories into our lives.  Some of those marks go pretty deep the next morning.   But if you could have any phrase carved on a bottle of Woodford Reserve Bourbon, what would it be?  (Do answer that question by leaving a comment below) Tonight, I joined a few friends from Brown-Forman and… Read more »

Gore Vidal (In Repose) by Stephen Dennison

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2 oz Woodford Reserve Bourbon Whiskey 1/2 oz Benedictine 1 tsp Black Peppercorns, whole Marascino Cherry, to garnish In a shaker, add Woodford, Benedictine and Peppercorns. Shake without ice for 30 seconds. Add ice and stir for 10 seconds after frost has formed on the outside of the tin. Strain well into a cocktail or… Read more »

Sleepless in Manhattan by Jason Asavadejkajorn

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Sleepless in Manhattan Cocktail by Jason Asavadejkajorn 1.5 oz Woodford Reserve Bourbon 2 Dashes Reagan’s Orange Bitters Splash Tuaca Liquor Splash Vya Sweet Vermouth ¼ oz Fresh Australian Blood Orange Juice (2 slices) ¼ oz Grand Marnier ½ oz Prosecco Garnish with blood orange Infused Cointreau Pearls Directions: Muddle 2 Slices of fresh Australian blood… Read more »

Marylin Monroe Manhattan by Josh Holmes

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2.5 Parts Woodford Reserve 1 part Navan Vanilla Cognac by Grand Marnier .5 part Kina Lillet Blanc 2 Dashes Orange Bitters 1 Whole Vanilla Bean Instructions: Combine all ingredients minus vanilla bean. Stir in Ice and serve up. Cut vanilla into 2 parts and place into drink and enjoy! “Marylin Monroe is one of the… Read more »