Fifteen minutes. That’s all it took for 50 prestigious Golden Tickets to June’s Kentucky Bourbon Affair™ showcase to sell out, with dozens more signing up for the waitlist. “Talk about a gold rush,” said Eric Gregory, President of the Kentucky Distillers’ Association that coordinates the signature showcase. “The word has clearly gotten out […]
Catoctin Creek receives honors for Craft Producer, Master Distiller and Brand Ambassador of the Year
Catoctin Creek receives honors for Craft Producer, Master Distiller and Brand Ambassador of the Year Purcellville, VA (January 29, 2016) – Whisky Magazine recently announced their Icons of Whisky awards, and in the American division, Catoctin Creek Distilling Company was shortlisted for three of the awards: Craft Producer of the Year Master Distiller of the […]
Louisville, KY—Woodford Reserve announces the latest Distillery Series expression, Frosty Four Wood. Unveiled in July 2015, the Distillery Series is Woodford Reserve’s latest line of complex offerings available for purchase at the Woodford Reserve Distillery and select Kentucky retailers. The series showcases Woodford Reserve’s continued commitment to providing an unmatched whiskey experience and leading the […]
Book: If you are looking to expand your knowledge of how to make excellent cocktails then you may want to check out The Gentleman’s Guide To Cocktails. It features more than 150 recipes, covers numerous classics, and has some excellent drawings. This is an excellent guide for any cocktail enthusiast. We featured this great book […]
Lagavulin 16 Year Single Malt Scotch Whisky This review was written and shared by Paul Martin. I have avoided reviewing the Lagavulin 16, afraid my words could not do it justice. I recalled Eric Clapton’s comment on covering Jimi Hendrix, “I thought about doing Voodoo Child but I think that is too sacred of a […]
Name: Yellowstone Select Bourbon Whiskey ABV: 46.5% Proof: 93 Nose: Tobacco, Oak, Cherries, Oranges Palate: Tart cherries, cedar, rye, juniper, brown sugar Finish: Sweet, spicy, and moderate in length. Overall: I was a big fan of the Yellowstone Bourbon released late last year and was anxious to get my hands on the select. I was able to get a bottle in early […]
FRANKFORT, Ky. – With more distilleries participating than ever before, the world-famous Kentucky Bourbon Trail® and Kentucky Bourbon Trail Craft Tour® adventures set an all-time attendance record in 2015 with nearly 900,000 guests touring the best of the Bluegrass. That means the popular tourism attraction has more than doubled its attendance in just five […]
Name: Blood Oath Pact No. 1 Bourbon ABV: 49.3% Proof: 98.6 Nose: Vanilla, Honey, Fresh Herbs Palate: Wheat, Cinnamon, Mint, Honey, Vanilla Finish: Moderate finish with a mint flavor that slowly fades away Overall: Blood Oath Pact No. 1 Bourbon is a blend of bourbons ranging between 6 and 12 years old. On the nose there is a light vanilla and honey […]
Drink: Proof Maple Bacon Old Fashioned Cocktail Syrup is made by combining hickory smoked organic cane sugar with a unique blend oleo saccharums which is then mixed in the smokiest bacon and rich, authentic maple syrup. The resulting syrup is great for crafting excellent cocktails at home and specifically ones that will impress your guest. Proof is crafted in Decatur, […]
Infuse It or Refuse It – Coffee Bourbon Liqueur Written & Shared By Chuck Walker When it comes to life in general, I am the type of person that would rather do a cannonball into the deep end, than hang out on the pool steps with arm floaties. Granted, sometimes this approach can leave one […]
