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Buffalo Trace Opens Camp Buffalo Trace with Bourbon Workshops and Luxury Camping
Frankfort’s historic distillery is running an adults-only summer camp with woodcraft, blind tastings, and a handful of overnight glamping spots on the grounds.
IWSC Brings North American Whiskey Judging Back to Bardstown
The International Wine & Spirits Competition returns to Kentucky for spirited judging — whiskey and RTD panels in the heart of Bourbon Country.
Blanton's Single Barrel wins Chairman's Trophy at 2012 Ultimate Spirits Challenge
FRANKFORT, Franklin County, Ky (March 27, 2012) – The winners from New York’s 2012 Ultimate Spirits Challenge have been announced. Buffalo Trace Distillery was honored for several of its new whiskeys, along with some classic favorites. Judges awarded Blanton’s Single Barrel…
Angel's Envy Bourbon Dinner
Master Distiller Lincoln Henderson invites bourbon enthusiasts to join him & Chef Jim Gerhardt of Limestone Restaurant (10001 Forest Green Boulevard) in Louisville on Friday, March 30th at 6:30pm for a 5-course Angel's Envy bourbon dinner. This event is open to the public, but…
Don't Miss The Kentucky Bourbon Festival Sampler
The Kentucky Bourbon Festival Bardstown Sampler is set for April 30 from 6:30 – 9 p.m. at the Guthrie Opportunity Center, 900 Nutter Drive. The Sampler is a tasting of the Kentucky Bourbons that will be participating in the Kentucky Bourbon Festival in September. Regional…
KY Governor Steve Beshear Joins Heaven Hill For New Rickhouse Dedication
BARDSTOWN, Ky. – Heaven Hill Distilleries, Inc., the nation’s largest independent family-owned distilled spirits producer and the world’s second-largest holder of aging Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, today welcomed Kentucky Governor Steve Beshear to the company’s Bardstown…
Buffalo Trace Distillery Unveils Oral History Project
After more than 200 years of history in the making, Buffalo Trace Distillery is unveiling its Oral History Project, a compilation of interviews with the people and stories of the Buffalo Trace Distillery family, such as Master Distiller Emeritus Elmer T. Lee, and descendents of…
Ole Smoky Distillery Gets The 'Shine On!
GATLINBURG, TENNESSEE - Tennessee Moonshine will be available legally for the first time when Ole Smoky Distillery opens for business in Ole Smoky Holler at 903 Parkway in downtown Gatlinburg. The distillery will have a grand opening celebration on Friday, July 2 and will offer…
Maker's 46 Debut And Online Media Event
Bourbon is helping grow Kentucky’s economy and the Maker’s Mark brand is growing right along with it. For the first time in the history of the company, Maker’s Mark is introducing a new bourbon. Maker’s 46 is still a Kentucky straight bourbon whisky, handcrafted like the…
Four Roses to Host Kentucky Derby Events
To kick off the Derby events, Four Roses hosts the 7 th Annual Rose Julep Contest. This event will be held at Sully’s on Fourth Street Live in Louisville on Thursday, April 8 from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. Top area bartenders will compete for prizes with their own version of a Mint Julep…
Woodford Reserve 2010 KY Derby Bottle Out Of The Gate
Woodford Reserve is set to release the latest bottle in their Kentucky Derby collection. The year's bottle will commemorate the 136th running of the KY Derby and feature artwork by Jeaneen Barnhart from Louisville, KY. The limited edition liter-size bottle will be available in…
Ticketmaster to Distribute Tickets for Calipari Maker's Bottle Signing
University of Kentucky Wildcats fans are reaching a fevered pitch, and the April 9 John Calipari Maker’s Mark bottle signing at Keeneland is the hot ticket. So hot that Keeneland has signed on with Ticketmaster to handle the lottery-type distribution of tickets. Now, rather than…
Maker's Mark Keeneland Bottles to Feature Calipari
Building on the past success of the Maker’s Mark/Keeneland charitable bottle series that supports projects at the University of Kentucky, Maker’s Mark and Keeneland are continuing the program with the celebration of UK basketball coach John Calipari, whose likeness will be…
Maker's Mark Tossing Out Cincinnati Reds Bottle
For the first time, the Maker’s Mark bottle, which commemorates the Lane’s End Stakes at Turfway Park, will honor an entire team: the 1990 World Series champion Cincinnati Reds. This limited edition bottle is the seventh in a series honoring Turfway’s Kentucky Derby prep race.…
Live Webcast Quenches Thirst of Knob Creek Bourbon Fans
DEERFIELD, Ill., Aug. 24 /PRNewswire/ -- Knob Creek(R) Bourbon offers fans and Stillhouse members a behind-the-scenes-look at the Super-Premium Bourbon through a live webcast Tuesday, September 1, at www.knobcreek.com/webcast . Knob Creek is many things: the world's number one…
Buffalo Trace Distillery Hosts The Great Buffalo Chase 5K Race
FRANKLIN COUNTY, – The Annual Great Buffalo Chase will be July 4th beginning 8 a.m. This year’s race will start on distillery grounds and wind through historic aging warehouses, production facilities and lots of beautiful scenery before finishing up at the gift shop. T-shirts…
Celebrate July 4th with America's Only Native Spirit
FRANKFORT, Ky. – Several of Kentucky’s signature bourbon distilleries will be open on Saturday, July 4th so you can celebrate the birth of our nation with America’s official native spirit. “The rich tradition of Kentucky bourbon is intertwined with our nation’s storied past,”…
The Rich Brooks Foundation Bourbon and Cigar Summer Fundraiser
The Rich Brooks Foundation will be hosting the Bourbon and Cigar Summer Fundraiser on July 25, 2009. Featuring University of Kentucky Head Football Coach Rich Brooks, Former UK Quarterback Tim Couch, and the UK Football Coaching Staff. The Rich Brooks Foundation supports victims…
Bacon Bourbon Ice Cream Is A Winner!
This recipe is from the Bacon Takedown in NYC. Mike O'Neil won the first place Audience Award for his Bacon Bourbon Ice Cream. Mike O’Neill’s Bacon Bourbon Ice Cream 1/2 lb bacon, sliced 1/4″ thick 1 cup brown sugar plus more to coat bacon 3 tablespoons butter 2 3/4 cups half…
Four Roses Bourbon Seminar For MMC Members
Dear Mellow Moments Club Member, We would like to invite you to join Master Distiller, Jim Rutledge for a Bourbon Seminar at Four Roses Distillery on Tuesday, June 9th. Jim will give a presentation on the Bourbon making process, and explain how we make Four Roses Bourbons always…
Kentucky’s Bourbon Trail To Serve As Location For Relay
The Bourbon Chase is a unique, overnight relay adventure in which teams of runners cover 200 miles of scenic byways along the famous Kentucky Bourbon Trail.
Four Roses Limited Edition Single Barrel "Sneak Peak"
Dear Mellow Moments Club Member, Shhh! Please don’t tell! We’re offering a “sneak peek” of the Four Roses Limited Edition Single Barrel 2009 only to MMC members. Come and celebrate with us and enjoy a sip of the latest non chill filtered Barrel Strength Bourbon. This wonderful…