BourbonBlog.com interviews University of Kentucky Basketball Coach John Calipari about the John Calipari Maker’s Mark Limited Edition Bottles that were sold to raise proceeds for both UK Symphony Orchestra/UK School of Music’s program bringing music to Kentucky public schools AND the Calipari Family Foundation for Children (CFFC). × Interview filmed at the 2010 Barnstable Brown… Read more »
BourbonBlog.com just spoke with Maker’s Mark Master Distiller Kevin Smith as he was thieving some Maker’s 46 from the barrels where the finishing process occurs. Kevin Smiths tells us that now after 7 weeks of the finishing process, the whiskey is tasting just as it should be. “It’s that nose which develops first on Maker’s… Read more »
I was prepared to run the commonly-trod ground of the tasting (nose, taste, finish.) I was absolutely ready to do the necessary research, phone calls and back-work that lay the grounds for a great review. Then I tasted this product- Tres Leches Triple Cream Liqueur. I was struck not only by its textural and flavor… Read more »
What was once an underground trend that had the shock value of, “Did he just say he put some bacon in that Bourbon whiskey?” has now found it’s way to Bacon Bourbon Caramel Corn by Salted Caramel of Chicago. The Bourbon whiskey intensifies the richness of the caramel, and balances the saltiness of the bacon… Read more »
Gracious Hospitality and Gonzo Journalism at the Galt House Kentucky Derby Eve and half of the Bourbonblog.com team at the Barnstable-Brown Gala on their way while and the other half split to cover the Julep Ball at the Galt House Ballroom. We couldn’t have been more happy with the turnout and the vibrancy of the… Read more »
Whiskey: New York Whiskey Distillery: Tuthilltown Spirits, Gardiner, New York Proof: 46% ABV; 92 proof Age: Aged under 4 years in American Oak Notes: This is Tuthilltown’s version of sour mash, combining the best of every batch in a given week into a single mash. Each batch of New York Whiskey is a totally different… Read more »
BourbonBlog.com brings you what could be the best bacon you’ll ever eat…simply add a little Rum to your morning! Here’s our own recipe for “Smackin-Cracklin Bacon” below. For more lip smackin’ recipes using spirits like Rum and Bourbon to make your favorite dishes even better , subscribe to our free Bourbon newsletter here. Smackin-Cracklin Bacon Recipe… Read more »
Bourbon: Hudson Baby Bourbon Whiskey Distillery: Tuthilltown Spirits, Gardiner, New York Proof: 46% ABV; 92 proof Age: Aged under 4 years in American Oak Notes: First legal pot-distilled whiskey to be produced in New York Hudson Valley since prohibition, made with 100% New York Corn. Label reads year 10, batch 2, bottle 78. Color: Medium… Read more »