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A Few Thoughts On Bourbon And Rye Whiskeys
I have a friend who used to proclaim that he did not like wheat recipe Bourbon until I set up a blind tasting between a 20 year old Pappy Van Winkle Bourbon and a 20 year old Redhook Rye. He... Continue Reading →
Sazerac Revives Historic Glenmore Name with the Launch of Two New Kentucky Whiskeys
Inspired by the history and whiskey-making heritage of the Glenmore Distillery, Glenmore Bourbon Whiskey and Glenmore Rye Whiskey welcome a new era for the historic Glenmore name
Hi Vanilla. Meet Fireball. Fireball Torch
Fireball's new limited-edition release brings together the familiar appeal of vanilla with Fireball's unmistakable attitude.
What to Expect When Planning a Kentucky Bourbon Trail® Trip With Mint Julep Experiences
Planning a Kentucky Bourbon Trail® trip in 2026 takes more than picking a few distilleries and hitting the road. The post What to Expect When Planning a Kentucky Bourbon Trail® Trip With Mint Julep Experiences appeared first on Kentucky Bourbon Trail® .
Oh, What Bourbon Can Do
As the 21st century bourbon boom has produced many new bourbons, it also has produced many bourbon books. I’ve read a few. My favorites have been personal stories about the author’s journey of bourbon discovery, such as Heather Greene’s Whiskey Distilled: A Populist Guide to the…
What is the Difference between Straight Bourbon & Bourbon Whiskey?
Drinking whiskey has been popular in the United States since colonial times. Yet Bourbon, while often referred to as “America’s native spirit”, has become even more popular of late. All Bourbon is whiskey but not all whiskey is a bourbon. Confused yet? Don’t worry, the experts a…
How Long Is Bourbon Aged? A Guide to Bourbon Aging and the Perfect Bourbon Age - New Riff
The United States Bourbon industry has experienced incredible growth in the past decade. Today, there are many producers and recipes to choose from with a wide range of flavors to taste, all made from at least 51% corn.
Buy this bottleNew Riff Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Bottled In Bond 50mlSingle barrel Bourbon vs. Small batch vs. Standard bottle: What’s the Difference? - New Riff
Bourbon enthusiasts are more than familiar with the term “Single Barrel Bourbon.” In fact, single-barrel Bourbons have been quite the popular commodity in the past few years in the world of Bourbon. It’s easy to think that a more specialized version of something must be better,…
Buy this bottleNew Riff Single Barrel.,..750Bottled-in-Bond Spirits | Why are they Popular? - New Riff
RESPECTFULLY DIFFERENT. A New Riff on Arguably America’s Greatest Whiskey Tradition. The Bottled in Bond Act of 1897 represented a watershed moment for American whiskey. For the first time, a group of Kentucky whiskey makers stood up for the quality of Bourbon, demanded an end t…
Buy this bottleNew Riff Bottled-In-Bond Bourbon 750ml,.Old Forester Unveils Newest Expansion in The 117 Series: High Angels
LOUISVILLE, Ky. , March 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Old Forester is proud to announce the release of the latest expression drop in The 117 Series – High Angels' Share Rye, Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey. This limited small-batch release showcases the remarkable concentration of flav…
Buy this bottleOld Forester 117 Series High Angels Share Barrels Straight Bourbon Whiskey 375mlThis “Fall Forward” Cocktail is Perfect For Long, Chilly Nights
The days are shorter and the nights are colder – and this year, let’s be real, that’s way more excuses than we need for a stiff drink. Make the most of nights at home by the fire with this rich, herbal cocktail mixed with Filibuster Dual Cask Bourbon. The bourbon, with its polit…
Maker’s Mark Sausage Balls with Bourbon Mustard
“This classic Southern appetizer works great when paired with a Maker’s cocktail or taken along to a potluck party. These cheesy bite-sized beauties are served with a Bourbon Mustard Dipping Sauce that brings a nice blend of mustardy heat, sweet honey and caramel notes from the…
Buy this bottleMaker's Mark Bourbon Collector Bottle American Pharoah 750mlBourbon & Blackberry Pop-Tarts
Recipe and Photos by Pate Giltner found here at www.thegandmkitchen.com “Homemade Pop-Tarts! I’m going to say it again just cause it sounds so good, HOMEMADE POP-TARTS! You guys, these pop-tarts are really just mini pies that you can carry around and eat like a sandwich, but a r…
Don’t Let Specialty Tools Spook You: Hot Tips for Upgrading Classic Cocktails
Okay, so your bar cart has the basics. You have a peeler, some nice glassware, and you’ve taken your time picking your favorite bitters. You’re ready for anything a party guest could throw at you. But what if just a few specialty cocktail tools could take your cocktail game to t…
We Made the Ultimate Buffalo Trace Bourbon Root Beer Float
Root beer floats have been a summer favorite forever, but for those few weeks when summer overlaps with Bourbon Heritage Month, we think there’s only one way to mix them. Our “grown-up” version of a root beer float is made with a few shots of our favorite Buffalo Trace bottles,…
Buy this bottleBuffalo Trace Bourbon 750mlWhy You Should be Injecting Bourbon Into Your Grapefruit
At (the former) 189 by Dominique Ansel in Los Angeles, a table-side cocktail involved the usual suspects, like a shaker and stately barware. It also involved blow torches and grapefruits. Meet The Brown Derby, a cocktail that brings together Eagle Rare bourbon, fresh grapefruit,…
We Asked 7 Bartenders What Makes the Perfect Manhattan
Ask a bartender for a “perfect Manhattan” and you’ll get a cocktail with whiskey, bitters, and both sweet and dry vermouth. But ask a bartender for the perfect Manhattan and you’ve opened up a mixological Pandora’s box. The martini has its reputation as a rabbit-hole cocktail—mo…
The Science Behind the Sip: Handcraft a Hot Toddy to Cure What Ails You
Today is National Hot Toddy day, so if you’re feeling under the weather, we give you permission to raid your liquor cabinet. No, really – while there’s no cure for the common cold, the ingredients in this steamy sip can help treat the symptoms. The traditional hot toddy recipe c…
This Pimiento Beer Cheese is the Perfect Party Dip
When I’m having trouble convincing myself to go to a party, there’s usually one thing that can set me straight: cheese dip. I’m not talking about the canned or jarred stuff, though even those have their time and place. No—the only thing that will get me out the door is the categ…
Enjoy The Last Warm Days of the Year with These 10 Bourbon Cocktails
Fall is upon us, but these last couple of weeks have felt more like Summer than scarf weather. Before it feels right to even consider anything with the words “pumpkin” or “spice” in the name, the temperature has to drop and the last days of heat waves have to leave us. But that…
Why You Should Blend the Latest Elijah Craig Barrel Proof Bourbon With an Older Release
Heaven Hill has announced that the newest batch of Elijah Craig Barrel Proof Bourbon, named C-918, is about to be upon us. But the best taste of Elijah Craig Barrel Proof you can have this year may be a home blend of this release–and last year’s September release. Over the last…
Buy this bottleElijah Craig Private Barrel, Barrel Proof 9 Years Old 750ml - Barrel PickFour Roses Names Will Mejia’s ‘Peach Rose’ their Official 130th Anniversary Cocktail
The Four Roses’ 130th Anniversary Cocktail has been chosen. Last month, Four Roses Distillery launched its first-ever at-home cocktail competition, inviting all backyard bartenders, self-taught mixologists and kitchen cocktail crafters from around the country to share their best…
A Bourbon & Cheese Tasting
Crafting a Bourbon and Cheese Tasting at Home Story by Ilene Ross – March 11th, 2014 – Originally published in CityBeat | Photo: A cheese plate from Dutch’s Larder – By Jesse Fox Skepticism was the common feeling among the crowd during “The Bottle and the Board: How Bourbon Pair…
These Chipotle BBQ and Bourbon Chicken Tacos are the Tuesday Treat You Need
Photos and Recipe by Christine Carlson Warmer weather is on its way! Embrace the heat with these smoky and spicy Bourbon BBQ chicken tacos. We suggest these with a juicy Bourbon cocktail – and lots of chips and queso. Click here to see the recipe in its entirety at whatdoyoucrav…
Pistachio – Cocoa Nib Macarons With Bourbon Buttercream
Recipe and Photos by Tartelette Makes about 25 macarons (more or less depending on the size) For the shells: 200 gr powdered sugar 55 gr almonds (slivered, blanched, sliced, whatever you like) 55 gr pistachios (roasted, unsalted) 90 gr egg whites (use egg whites that have been p…
Buy this bottleCream of Kentucky 11.5 Years Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey 750mlMaker’s Mark Morning-After Pancakes with Bourbon Blueberry Compote
By David Alan Bernahl, Owner, Cannery Row Brewing Company, Co-Founder and Director, Pebble Beach Food & Wine Festival This sugar crusted marshmallow pancake stack is topped with bourbon blueberry compote and spiked syrup! This sweet breakfast treat would seem to be just as good…
Buy this bottleMaker's Mark Bourbon Collector Bottle American Pharoah 750mlAppalachian Onion Soup
Cold, rainy weather calls for cozy soups and a pour that will warm you from the inside – so why not combine the two? We’ve all heard of French Onion Soup, but substituting that froufrou white wine for a hearty pour of your favorite whiskey takes this soup to the next level. Try…
Burning Bourbon : Four Smoked Cocktail Recipes That Will Have You Playing With Fire
Photos and Story – Caroline Paulus Recipes – Jason Bartlett While bitters may be the most popular way to add flavor to a cocktail without taking up space, smokers are coming on the scene to add another layer of intensity to your favorite drinks. Smoke and Bourbon have been toget…
Ginger & Pear Bourbon Cocktail
Recipe by Cheyanne Bany Find more here on No Spoon Necessary With fruity pear, warm ginger, a hint of honey sweetness and a generous splash of boozy bourbon, this Ginger & Pear Bourbon Cocktail is a perfect way to celebrate Spring! Ingredients 2 ounces Bourbon 2 ounces Pear Nect…
Bring Bourbon to the Table at your Super Bowl Party
By: Shea Davidson Score big by throwing a Super Bowl party straight out of Bourbon country. You’ll be hosting with a home-field advantage by incorporating Bourbon into your drinks and dishes. We came up with a few of our favorite Bourbon recipes. While your guests may be split b…
Bourbon Snow Cream
By Elizabeth Roach Here in the homeland of bourbon, a blustery snowstorm has us in a state of emergency. As road crews man the plows and scatter salt, those of us snowed in are left to our own resources. That can only mean one thing: bring on the bourbon. As frigidly serene as t…
Buy this bottleCream of Kentucky 11.5 Years Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey 750mlWoodford Reserve Bourbon Chili
Photo and Recipe Edible Louisville Every chili recipe should have a secret ingredient, and what’s better than Bourbon? Originally published at ediblecommunities.com, this recipe uses ingredients inspired by the Woodford Reserve Flavor wheel to blend flawlessly with the generous…
Buy this bottleWood Ford Reserve Oat Grain Kentucky Straight Bourbon 750mlMaker’s Mark Christmas Dinner Recipes
Recipe courtesy of Lee Anne Wong, Chef and Maker’s Mark Cookbook Editor Originally posted here by the Cooking Channel Christmas in Kentucky is a special time. Spiked ciders and hot toddies are the perfect cocktails to sip by the fire, but the drinking doesn’t have to wait till a…
Buy this bottleMaker's Mark Bourbon Collector Bottle American Pharoah 750mlChocolate Bourbon Pecan Pie
Photo and Story from A Family Feast (Chocolate Bourbon Pecan Pie Recipe) October 28th is National Chocolate Day – but everything is better with Bourbon! Try this recipe from A Family Feast to kick your next dessert up a few notches. This pie is best when it is made a day ahead s…
The Breckenridge Distillery Announces the Arrival of Pedro Ximenez (PX) Sherry Cask Finished Bourbon
The Breckenridge Distillery is proud to announce the long-awaited arrival of its Breckenridge Pedro Ximenez (PX) Sherry Cask Finish. They’ve finished their high rye Bourbon in PX finish barrels from a solera hundreds of years old from the Andalusia province of Spain. The PX Sher…
Buy this bottleBreckenridge Distillery Imperial Stout Finish Buddy Pass Cask Strength Bourbon Whiskey 750mlHoliday Entertaining with Woodford Reserve
The holidays can be a hassle, so why don’t you let The Bourbon Review and Woodford Reserve help you entertain your guests with the best gift of all – Bourbon. Bourbon is not only great in a glass by itself or as a cocktail, but is a fantastic ingredient for countless classic foo…
Buy this bottleWoodford Reserve Holiday Bottle 1LBarton 1792 Sweet Wheat Bourbon Whiskey Unveiled
BARDSTOWN, KENTUCKY (June 10, 2015) – Barton 1792 Distillery will soon debut the first ever new 1792 whiskey expression, entitled 1792 Sweet Wheat. Distilled back in 2007, the recipe features wheat as the secondary grain, rather than traditional rye. “Using wheat instead of rye…
Buy this bottle1792 Sweet Wheat Bourbon Kentucky 750mlThird Annual Bourbon Supply Update From Buffalo Trace
FRANKFORT, Franklin County, Ky (May 13, 2015) There’s good news and there’s bad news coming from Buffalo Trace Distillery in its third annual bourbon inventory update. The good news is that supplies of fully-aged whiskey at the 225-plus-year-old Distillery continue to increase…
Buy this bottleBuffalo Trace Distillery White Dog Mash #1 Whiskey 125 ProofTips to Host a True Kentucky Derby Party
By Carla Carlton Here in Bourbon Country, we love to entertain. In fact, we love it so much that we’ve added another official holiday to the calendar: Derby Day. Even if you don’t get within 10 furlongs of a horse on the first Saturday in May, the Kentucky Derby is a great excus…
Summer Means Bourbon
By: Justin Thompson Summertime is here and it’s time to hydrate the crowd at your next pool or patio party with a refreshing elixir. Susie Hoyt, Beverage Director at The Silver Dollar in Louisville, KY (recently named a “Top 10 Whiskey Bar” by GQ), is here to make you a seasonal…