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Jim Beam to Give Us The "Devil's Cut"
[caption id="attachment_1189" align="alignright" width="203" caption="Beam's new innovative bourbon product, Devil's Cut"] [/caption] Jim Beam is set to deliver a new product called Devil's Cut in May, 2011. ‘Devil’s Cut’ is Beam’s trademarked term for whiskey that is still…
Firefly Sweet Tea Bourbon, Buzzing Soon
In April, Firefly Distillery is launching a Sweet Tea Bourbon to complement its flavored vodka sweet-tea line. The Firefly website currently has this to say about their new product: Firefly Sweet Tea Flavored Bourbon Whiskey starts with handcrafted Kentucky Straight Bourbon…
Photo of New Maker's 46 Bottle Makes Appearance
A picture of the bottle of new Maker's Mark bourbon, Maker's 46 which is scheduled to be released soon, showed up on the Maker's Mark Facebook page yesterday. The posting said, "We took a few test shots of the new Maker's 46 bottle a couple of days ago. Thought you might like a…
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.…
New Maker's Mark Expression Coming Soon
The rumors about the new Maker's Mark bourbon have been flying for some time now. Bill Samuels has finally addressed the matter in the latest news to Ambassadors and Kevin Smith posted proof info and tasting notes to the Maker's Mark Blog. See the letter and posts below:…
Buffalo Trace Experiments with Double Barrels
FRANKLIN COUNTY, KY— It’s time for the next round! After more than twenty years of experimentation, Buffalo Trace Distillery is rolling out more of their sought after Experimental Collection. The release explores what effect “double barreling” has on bourbon whiskey. In these…
Nine-Year Aging Requirement Amidst Robust Demand Causing Knob Creek Supply Shortage
DEERFIELD, Ill., July 7 /PRNewswire/ -- With double-digit growth fueling demand far exceeding early 2000 forecasts, Knob Creek(R) has reached a temporary shortage. The nation's top-selling Super-Premium Bourbon requires a nine-year, four-char barrel aging process that sets it…
New Makers Mark Bottle Only Available in New Hampshire
Check out this limited edition commemorative Maker's Mark bottle honoring the 75th anniversary of the New Hampshire State Liquor Commission. There are 6,000 bottles being sold all across the state of New Hampshire (NH). You can get more information by visiting…
Four Roses Single Barrel Limited Edition 2009 Review
The Four Roses Single Barrel Limited Edition 2009 Release is starting to hit the shelves now. The bourbon is coming at uncut barrel strength and has not been chill filtered. It is running 11 years old and around 113.8 proof (or 56.9 percent alcohol by volume). The 2009 Limited…
Buffalo Trace Set To Release Latest Experimental Collection
[caption id="attachment_372" align="alignright" width="209" caption="Photo by Nash Werner"] [/caption] Buffalo Trace Distillery is set to release the latest installments in their Experimental Collection. These two new bourbons, Fine Grain Oak and Coarse Grain Oak, test the…
Bacon-Infused Bourbon Whiskey
So it seems that bacon-infused spirits are all of the rage right now. While bacon-infused vodka in a Martini or Bloody Mary sounds delicious, it doesn't sound as appetizing as bacon-infused bourbon. Something about sweet, smoky bacon just seems to naturally harmonize with the…
Kentucky Bourbon Trail Getting New Look
KENTUCKY BOURBON TRAIL® ROLLS OUT NEW IMAGE LEXINGTON, Ky. – The world-famous Kentucky Bourbon Trail today introduced a new logo, brochure, souvenir passport and commemorative t-shirt to mark its 10th anniversary and to celebrate National Travel and Tourism Week. “This is a…
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…
Jim Beam Introduces Red Stag
Red Stag by Jim Beam™ is a new innovation from Jim Beam. Through a unique, artisanal infusion process, natural black cherry flavors are slowly and carefully infused into fine, four-year-old Jim Beam Bourbon. The tasting notes are distinctively fruity, without disguising the…
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