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 »

 
Tuthilltown Spirits New York Whiskey Review

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 »

 
Smackin-Cracklin Bacon

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 »

 
Blue Smoke & Jazz Standard, Manhattan

BourbonBlog.com brings you a pioneer in New York’s growing a vibrant barbecue scene, Blue Smoke offer authentic pit barbecue from Executive Chef & Pitmaster Kenny Callaghan, along with a Bourbon and whiskey selection and Speciality cocktails. Watch BourbonBlog.com’s video on Blue Smoke & Jazz Standard below and view their Bourbon list and Speciality Cocktail menu…. Read more »

 
Hudson Baby Bourbon Whiskey Review

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 »

 
Whisky Tasting with Rick Wasmund of Copper Fox Distillery at Wesport Whiskey and Wine

In Louisville you can meet one of America’s greatest craft distillers tonight as Rick Wasmund, founder of Copper Fox Distillery. He will be doing a whisky tasting at Westport Whiskey and Wine tonight, Thursday May 6, 2010 from 6:30 – 8 pm on 1115 Herr Ln Louisville, KY. The cost is $10, and for that… Read more »

 
Kentucky Derby 136 and interview with Kentucky Governor Steve Beshear from Winner’s Circle and more

BourbonBlog.com at Kentucky Derby 136 where we capture an interview Kentucky Gov. Steve Beshear from the Winner’s Circle, footage of Calvin Borel riding Super Saver to victory, and the wet and muddy infield. Watch the video episode below. × Special thanks to Churchill Downs, Cinephreak Pictures, Four Roses Bourbon

 
Dennis Rodman DJing at Derby Pretty Party Video Episode

BourbonBlog.com joins Dennis Rodman as he DJs a live set along with Vic Latino at the Frazier International History Museum in Louisville, Kentucky. This was one of the hottest Derby-Eve parties we have ever attended. We also partied with professional poker players Phil Hellmuth and Robert Williamson III here. Special thanks to Cinephreak Pictures, Kristy… Read more »

 
The Barnstable Brown Gala 2010 Photos, Pre-Derby Eve on Red Carpet

BourbonBlog.com attends The Barnstable Brown Gala 2010 and brings you celebrity photos in the gallery below with a our video episode and red carpet interviews coming soon here. The Barnstable Brown Gala benefits the Barnstable Brown Kentucky Diabetes and Obesity Center at the University of Kentucky. Derby Photos of Victoria’s Secret Model Marisa Miller, Taylor… Read more »

 
Derby Party at 21c Celebrating Celeste Susany Artist of Early Times Mint Julep Bottle

On the Bottle and Plate, by Stephen Dennison A group of people assembled at Proof, Louisville to celebrate the final installment of Celeste Susany’s Early Times Mint Julep Bottling. Writers, artists, granola-makers each awash with the glow we each know to be the final stroke of a work. A sense of completion filled the air… Read more »