Drink: Just in time for fall, Hudson Maple Cask Rye is ready to be the next unique whiskey to your collection. The fine whiskey makers send used Hudson Whiskey barrels to Woods Syrup, a maple syrup producer in Vermont that ages syrup in the barrels, then sends them back to Tuthilltown. It it then they finish off their […]
Bird Dog Whiskey has released two additional flavors – Jalapeno Honey and Spiced. Bottled at 80 proof, Bird Dog Jalapeno Honey and Spiced whiskeys are priced at $19.99 a 750-ml and will be available nationwide by September 2015. Bird Dog Jalapeno Honey Whiskey exhibits a light, sweet honeyed aroma that finishes with a zesty, crisp […]
Yellowstone Limited Edition Kentucky Straight Bourbon Launching in October Limestone Branch Distillery introduces Yellowstone Limited Edition, set to hit the market in October. With only 6,000 bottles produced, this ultra-premium bourbon is the marriage of a seven-year rye, a seven-year wheated and a 12-year rye – a combination that creates an exceptional depth of flavor […]
SMOKE, CHAR, & A BOURBON BAR September, 17 2015 What happens when you batch together rare Kentucky Bourbons from Willett Distillery, classic Bluegrass cuisine from the Harrison-Smith House, award-winning Lowcountry cooking from Chef Sean Brock, and rare whiskies from the legendary Jack Rose Dining Saloon? You have one of the most anticipated limited edition ‘release’ […]
Stave & Thief Society, an industry-leading bourbon certification program, will offer hands-on education for hospitality staff and whiskey enthusiasts Monday, Sept. 28 at Alltech Lexington Brewing and Distilling Co. The day-long class organized by Louisville-based Distilled Spirits Epicenter certifies bourbon experts with superior instruction in distilling, tasting and serving Kentucky’s native spirit. With Breeders’ Cup […]
Gear: We’ve featured whiskey stones before so it’s no mystery as to what they do. They simply chill your drink without diluting it like ice does. The difference with ROX XL is that they are far larger than other stones, keeping your drink chilled for longer.
LAWRENCEBURG, Ky. – Four Roses will release the latest in its series of limited-quantity bottlings this September. The 2015 Limited Edition Small Batch Bourbon is timed with the retirement of Master Distiller Jim Rutledge and the appointment of Brent Elliot to the post. Four Roses is the only distillery that combines two mashbills with five […]
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Mary Quinn Ramer, President of VisitLEX convention and visitors bureau, was honored Friday by the Kentucky Distillers’ Association and the Bourbon Women organization with its second-ever award for networking, community service and professionalism. Ramer accepted the “Lois Mateus Networking Award” at the Bourbon Women’s second annual “Sip-Osium,” a three-day conference featuring Bourbon […]
2 oz. bourbon 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1 tablespoon simple syrup 5 to 6 oz. club soda 1 orange wheel for garnish Pour the bourbon, lemon juice, and simple syrup into a shaker two-thirds full of ice cubes. Shake well. Strain into a chilled wineglass. Add the club soda. Stir briefly. Add the orange […]
CLIFTON PARK, N.Y. — Yankee Distillers (“Yankee”), New York’s newest premier craft distilling company, has opened its distilling facility and tasting room to the public, writing the next chapter in Upstate New York’s craft beverage revolution. “We’re proud to make Saratoga County the home of what we believe to be the start of the next great […]