James Hill of ManTripping.com reports for BourbonBlog.com and brings us his impressions of the forthcoming Maker’s 46 along with video of conversations from Maker’s Mark Master Distiller Kevin Smith during a special Maker’s 46 Dinner James attended at sola in Chicago. What happens when you take one of the most famous brands in the world,… Read more »

 
Out of the Blue 2010 at Louisville Executive Aviation, the premiere Pre-Derby Event

BourbonBlog.com attends the Premiere Pre-Kentucky Derby event Out of the Blue at Louisville Executive Aviation in video episode below. Luxury cars and private jets for sale along with Woodford Reserve Bourbon and elegant jewelry. Special thanks to Louisville Executive Aviation‘s Ron Geary and Eric Potempa, Fabio Alexander, Cinephreak Pictures Mike Willett, Stephen Dennison, The Bourbon… Read more »

 
Junk Food Cocktails by Stephen Dennison

As a Master Sommelier friend put it to me- ‘We are the Coke Generation.’ Inspired by this truth, we set to produce some recipes that appeal to people’s junk-food cravings. Sweet by definition, these should be taken at the end of the meal with (or as) dessert. We at BourbonBlog.com hope you will enjoy these… Read more »

 
Early Times and Artist Celeste Susany Derby Event Tonight at 21c Museum Hotel, Louisville

Early Times celebrates the final year of Celeste Susany as the bottle artist for the Early Times Mint Julep commemorative bottle and you are invited to a pre-Derby event tonight*! To send her off in style, Early Times is inviting the the public to a reception tonight, Monday, April 26 at 21C Museum Hotel from… Read more »

 
Firefly Southern Grill, Evansville Indiana

Firefly Southern Grill receives an outstanding review from BourbonBlog.com! Firefly specializes in Bourbon with a menu of Southern specialties and regional delights that have been perfected through the generations. Firefly regularly hosts Bourbon/wine/beer and other themed dinners. BourbonBlog.com has covered many stories at Firefly Southern Grill including the video below. See below for Bourbon and… Read more »

 
Early Times Mint Julep Commemorative Bottle and Official Drink of the Kentucky Derby

The Early Times Mint Julep tells BourbonBlog.com that they have proudly served “Official Drink of the Kentucky Derby” for the past 23 years. In celebration of this, Early Times Kentucky Whisky continues its tradition with the release of the 2010 commemorative Kentucky Derby bottle. The 2010 Early Times Mint Julep commemorative bottle holds special significance… Read more »

 
Jimmy Russell’s 56 Kentucky Derbies Celebrated as Wild Turkey Mint Julep Recipe

Jimmy Russell, Master Distiller of Wild Turkey Bourbon has over 56 years in the Bourbon industry. The julep has been the classic beverage of the Kentucky Derby for nearly a century. The higher proof of Wild Turkey 101 produces a richer, deeper and fuller taste, making it a bigger, better tasting mint julep. With 56… Read more »

 
Derby Party Strawberry Lavender Punch

For Kentuckians, the first Saturday in May is a celebration not only of horses, but of identity. Gatherings of ‘kith and kin’ form across the state and we are reminded of our land, heritage and yes, our bourbon. The recognized drink of the day is the mint julep, which in itself traditionally used the first… Read more »

 
elBulli Creative Approach Cocktail Creation Session with Blue Corn Vodka by Don Quixote

BourbonBlog.com Mixologist Stephen Dennison and Tom Fischer use the elBulli creative approach in a cocktail experimentation session to make “Greyhound on Steroids” using the world’s only Blue Corn Vodka in the video episode below. Stephen uses a special ice garnish, making the drink progressive. Part One and to be continued. × Filmed at Varanese Restaurant,… Read more »

 
Whiskey Kitchen, Nashville, Tennessee

Whiskey Kitchen in Nashville, Tennessee. Whiskey list and creations below, for more info visit www.whiskeykitchen.com 118 12th Ave S Nashville, Tennessee 37203 (615) 254-3029 Whiskey Concoctions New-Fashioned  7.50 WK’s spin on an “Old” favorite … Old Forester Bourbon with apples and cinnamon Maple Manhattan  8.50 Four Roses Bourbon with maple syrup for our unique and… Read more »