Over the last year, Bulleit founder Tom Bulleit traveled the globe sharing sips of a new, unreleased style of Bulleit Bourbon with some of the world’s top bartenders. As a whiskey built by the support of the bartending community, Tom wanted to know what they would think about an addition based on higher proof instead […]
The award-winning James E. Pepper® whiskey brand has announced plans for the renovation and rebuilding of the historic James E. Pepper® Distillery, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, bringing the iconic brand back to its rightful home. The Georgetown Trading Co., steward of the iconic James E. Pepper ‘1776’® whiskey brand (http://www.JamesEPepper.com), has […]
It’s hard believe the Kentucky Derby is here again but we’re glad it is. Horse racing and whiskey go hand in hand. This year we have selected Four Roses to be our whiskey choice for the derby and specifically 3 different expressions. Below you will find our reviews of the three expressions and two recipes. […]
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Gear: Stanley is a name we’ve come to know and love.The Stanley Adventure Happy Hour 2x System will be a great addition to your Stanley products and will allow you to craft cocktails nearly anywhere. This all-encompassing cocktail shaker set features a removable reamer to juice and strain directly into the jigger cap, stainless steel insulated rocks […]
Jim Beam® Bourbon, the world’s No. 1 bourbon, made history today with the filling of its 14 millionth barrel of bourbon since the repeal of Prohibition in 1933. The milestone barrel — a bourbon industry first — was personally filled and sealed by seventh generation master distiller Fred Noe and Kentucky Governor Matt Bevin at […]
Drink: Rogue Chipotle Whiskey begins in the dirt at Rogue Farms in Independence, Ore. where the company grows their jalapeno peppers. After the peppers are dried they are smoked over cherry and alder wood. Rogue Chipotle Whiskey is brewed, distilled, and barrel-aged with Rogue’s chipotle peppers for three times the flavor and a touch more heat. The whiskey is […]
Gear: Most of us have a favorite chair to sit and sip our whiskey in and you happen to be fond of enjoying the occasional cigar then that chair will often take that task on as well. The El Purista Smokers Armchair was created by Rodrigo Gonzalez and Alexander Sauer and features soft cushion, natural […]
Hosted at the Kentucky Derby Museum at historic Churchill Downs Kick off your Father’s Day Sunday in style at world-famous Churchill Downs. Horse racing in Kentucky is rich in history, dating back to 1789 when the first race course was laid out in Lexington. However, it was almost 100 years later, in 1875, that Churchill Downs officially […]
WHO: Maker’s Mark® Bourbon WHAT: Maker’s Mark® Introduces American Pharoah Commemorative Bottle In 2015, American Pharoah captivated the hearts of fans worldwide by becoming the first-ever winner of horse racing’s fabled Grand Slam. By sweeping the Kentucky Derby®, the Preakness Stakes®, the Belmont Stakes® and the Breeders’ Cup® Classic, American Pharoah established himself as one […]
