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Summer Cocktail: Basil Hayden’s Red, White and Blueberry Julep
Sip Basil Hayden’s neat, on the rocks or enjoy it in a classic cocktail! On July 4th, try the Basil Hayden’s Red, White and Blueberry Julep – it’s the perfect, simple cocktail for Independence Day. The recipe combines fresh, seasonal ingredients like mint leaves and lemon juice…
Summer Bourbon Cocktails & More
BOURBON COCKTAILS Leader of the Pack 2 oz. Bird Dog Bourbon 1 oz. Sweet & Sour Mix 1 oz. Orange Juice Splash of Grenadine Lemon-Lime Soda Add all ingredients, except lime-lime soda and Grenadine, to a shaker. Shake until chilled, then strain into a tall glass filled with ice. Ad…
Barton 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…
Third 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…
Buffalo Trace Distillery Named The World's Most Innovative Whiskey Maker
Whisky Magazine recently awarded Buffalo Trace Distillery with the title of Innovator of the Year at the Whiskies & Spirits Conference in London. According to Whisky Magazine, the 240+ year-old-Distillery was named the World’s Best Whisky Brand Innovator due to its, “…
Bacardi Acquires Angel's Envy Bourbon
Family-owned Bacardi Limited, the largest privately held spirits company in the world, has expanded its portfolio of super-premium spirits with the acquisition of Louisville-based Angel’s Share Brands, its subsidiary, Louisville Distilling Co., and its ANGEL’S ENVY™ brand. This…
Maker's Mark Set to Release 2015 Keeneland Bottle Featuring Adolph Rupp
A new commemorative Maker's Mark bottle is being released that features Adolph Rupp and University of Kentucky blue wax. The bottle will help raise money to expand the Center for Academic and Tutorial Services (CATS) at the University of Kentucky. CATS helps support student…
Buffalo Trace Releases E.H. Taylor Cured Oak Bourbon
FRANKFORT, Franklin County, Ky (March 17, 2015) – Buffalo Trace Distillery continues its homage to former Distillery owner Colonel E. H. Taylor, Jr. with a special release bourbon whiskey aged in cured oak barrels. This 100 proof, Bottled-In-Bond, small batch bourbon was aged in…
Noah’s Mill Blueberry Blackberry Pie Recipe
Story by Robbie Clark | Photos by Emily Moseley Lots of chefs have found Bourbon to be a versatile ingredient no matter what they are preparing, with pies being no exception. As baked pastries rule the dessert tray through fall during the holiday season, we asked Executive Chef…
Cozy Up with a Slice of Woodford Reserve Apple Pie
Story by Robbie Clark | Photos by Emily Moseley Lots of chefs have found Bourbon to be a versatile ingredient no matter what they are preparing, with pies being no exception. As baked pastries rule the dessert tray through fall during the holiday season, we asked Executive Chef…
Bulleit Cherry Pie Recipe
Story by Robbie Clark | Photos by Emily Moseley Lots of chefs have found Bourbon to be a versatile ingredient no matter what they are preparing, with pies being no exception. As baked pastries rule the dessert tray through fall during the holiday season, we asked Executive Chef…
Maker's Mark Pecan Pie Recipe
Story by Robbie Clark | Photos by Emily Moseley Lots of chefs have found Bourbon to be a versatile ingredient no matter what they are preparing, with pies being no exception. As baked pastries rule the dessert tray through fall during the holiday season, we asked Executive Chef…
Tips 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…
The Traditional Mint Julep Recipe
Whether you love it or think it’s a criminal waste of good Bourbon, the mint julep is inextricably linked with the Kentucky Derby, and your guests will expect to sip one, particularly if they’re non-Kentuckians and don’t know better. Every year, about 120,000 mint juleps are ser…
Lavanda Di Mint Julep Recipe
Cocktail by Jordan Spence of Bella Notte (Lexington, KY) Ingredients 3/4 oz House made lavender simple syrup 8-10 large Chocolate Mint Leaves 2 dashes of Bitter Truth Orange bitters 1 Amarene Cherry Burnt orange peel 1.5 oz Four Roses Single Barrell Chipped Ice Candied Mint Leav…
Berry Cobbler Mint Julep Recipe
People’s Choice Winner – 2014 Four Roses Mint Julep Competition
Wink and a Nod
Wink and a Nod – 1/2 oz. Makers Mark – 1/4 oz. Dry Vermouth – splash of Ruby Red Grapefruit Juice – Raspberry Syrup – Bitterman’s Burlesque Bitters – Soda water & Grapefruit swath
Musings On A Winter’s Day – The Hot Toddy
When the chill invades your body, that’s the time to have a toddy
Holiday Cocktails from Bourbon Country
… themed cocktails to entertain with this season from some of the hottest bartenders in Bourbon Country
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…