Saturday, October 10th 4:00 – 7:00 Maker’s Mark Distillery, Loretto, Kentucky We’re firing up a Cajun feast and pouring Maker’s 46 Sazeracs and Hurricanes for a taste of New Orleans in the heart of Kentucky. Anyone who enjoys the authentic flavors of Southern Louisiana—Chicken and Sausage Jambalaya, Seafood Gumbo, Cochon de Lait and more—will get their fill. Join […]
Rye Whiskey is booming, and legendary Master Distillers Jimmy and Eddie Russell are responding the only way they know how – a 104 proof, barrel-aged spice bomb like only they know how to make. Russell’s Reserve® Single Barrel Rye launches today, as the Distilled Spirits Council of the U.S. (DISCUS) reports consumer demand for Rye […]
Drink: Although most of us reach for the classic bitters we are all used to, there are some delicious alternatives out there to create a unique cocktail. Boomtown Bitters are handcrafted and have a strong taste of sarsaparilla and wintergreen, two flavors that thrived on the old western frontiers. If you’re looking for a simple way […]
2 oz. bourbon 1 oz. ruby port 1 tsp. maple syrup 2 dashes bitters of choice 3 maraschino cherries for garnish (optional) Combine bourbon, port, syrup, and bitters in a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Shake vigorously and strain into a chilled champagne coupe; garnish with cherries if you so desire. Simply enjoy.
Drink: Double Double Oaked is the result of finishing mature Woodford Reserve Double Oaked for an additional year in its second, heavily toasted lightly charred new oak barrel. The extra year in the barrel creates a bourbon that is distinctly spicier than its original counterpart, known for its sweeter taste and finish.
Scratch and sniff your way through the wide world of whiskey with The Essential Scratch & Sniff Guide to Becoming a Whiskey Know-It-All. It’s a witty book filled with humorous illustrations that you can smell to your hearts content. On a serious note, it’s filled with information and makes a great conversation starter.
Russell’s Reserve® unveils new packaging for its line of small batch Bourbons and Ryes. While the award-winning liquid remains the same, the new packaging embodies the family heritage and craftsmanship behind the Russell’s Reserve brand. Born from the minds and hearts of legendary father and son distilling duo Jimmy and Eddie Russell, Russell’s Reserve marks […]
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 […]
