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This “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…
Bourbon & 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,…
Why 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…
Four 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…
Maker’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…
Appalachian 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…
Woodford 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…
Maker’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…
Chocolate 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…
Holiday Entertaining with Woodford Reserve
The holidays can be a hassle, so why don’t you let 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…
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…
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…
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…
Buffalo Trace Announces E.H. Taylor, Jr. Old Fashioned Sour Mash
FRANKFORT, Franklin County, Ky (Feb. 22, 2011) – Colonel Edmund Haynes Taylor, Jr. will yet again leave his indelible mark on the whiskey industry. The man who introduced the first climate controlled aging warehouses, used a patented sour mash technique, and fought for the…
Knob Creek Single Barrel Reserve Arriving Soon
Bourbon Buzz just received the following information from Knob Creek: Knob Creek has big news, and we wanted our faithful Stillhouse fans to be the first to know: In just a few weeks, we're launching Knob Creek Single Barrel Reserve, the first single-barrel offering from Knob…
Splash of Bourbon Makes Food Taste Better
[caption id="attachment_889" align="alignright" width="300" caption="Click the image to purchase the book!"] [/caption] A splash of bourbon whiskey makes food taste better. Kentucky cooks have known this for a long time, and with the increasing popularity of bourbon, a new…
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…
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…
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:…
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…
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…
Classic Bourbon Sour Drink Recipe
Classic Bourbon Sour Ingredients 2 oz of your favorite Bourbon 1 oz fresh squeezed lemon juice 1/2 tsp Superfine sugar (may substitute simple syrup) Garnish: Marciano cherry and orange slice Directions Shake all the ingredients in a shaker with ice and strain into a whiskey sour…
Texas Bourbon Coming From Garrison Brothers Distillery In 2011
By John Griffin - Express-News Staff Writer HYE — This town is a blink-and-you'll-miss-it dot on the map between Fredericksburg and Johnson City. But in a few years' time, it could be known to spirit lovers as the birthplace of Texas bourbon. For the past 19 months, Dan Garrison…