Kentucky Derby at Home: A Virtual Celebration on Saturday, May 2, 2020

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Churchill Downs of Louisville, Kentucky, and Woodford Reserve are helping Kentucky Derby fans celebrate Derby at home on May 2, 2020, with a virtual horse race, Bourbon whiskey presentations, and NBC is re-airing past Kentucky Derby race runs. While the rescheduling of Kentucky Derby 146 will still be in September, this will be a fun way to start the celebration!

Pisco Portón and Dale DeGroff at Tales of the Cocktail 2012

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× BourbonBlog.com‘s Tom Fischer interviews King Cocktail Dale DeGroff and Pisco Portón Master Distiller John Schuler, Pisco Portón CEO Jean-Francois Bonneté  at Tales of the Cocktail. While Pisco Portón may have their sights on converting the vodka market to try new flavors, even Bourbon lovers like us have appreciation of the versatility of Pisco Porton in cocktails…. Read more »

The Bourbon Room Las Vegas

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The Venetian, Las Vegas tells BourbonBlog.com they just opened The Bourbon Room, Las Vegas’ new ‘80s themed bar complete with cocktails that turn back the clock.  Some additional news fit for a double shot of whiskey:  a resident engagement of the rockin’ hit musical “Rock of Ages” that inspired it all will perform live on… Read more »

Memorial Day Drinks with Bourbon and whiskeys

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While Derby is over, we  continue to enjoy juleps at BourbonBlog.com and recommend  these new twists with Bulleit including a Ginger Julep and  Rye Mint Julep perfect for a Memorial Day picnic. What can say refreshment  in the sun like these two? Pair them with a Bulleit Bourbon Burger. The Ginger Julep ’68 Fastback Ingredients: 1 ½… Read more »

The Atlanta Food & Wine Festival this week!

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Drink in all the South has to offer this week and join BourbonBlog.com at The Atlanta Food & Wine Festival! Mint Juleps, Old Fashioneds, Sazeracs & Pappy Van Winkle Bourbon – the Southern cocktail culture is thriving as you know. From May 19-22, Festival guests will enjoy Southern cocktails and spirits from such beverage innovators… Read more »