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Jim Beam Signature Now At Your Favorite Duty Free Shop

Bourbon maker Jim Beam has introduced a new six-grain blend. Available only through travel retail, Jim Beam Signature comes from mingling spirits distilled from corn, rye, barley, wheat, triticale and brown rice. Jim Beam is placing their new... about 2 hours ago From BBQ and Bourbon

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Catdaddy Carolina Moonshine Review

BourbonBlog.com meets legendary moonshiner Junior Johnson of Piedmont Distillers of Madison, North Carolina at Tales of the Cocktail at the Moonshiner’s Breakfast. Here is our review o Catdaddy Carolina Moonshine. Distillery: Piedmont... 1 day ago From BourbonBlog

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Four Roses Small Batch Limited Edition Coming In September.

It’s hard to make money writing about whiskey but there are other benefits. I get lots of free samples for one. What’s more, I get lots of very good free samples, like advance tastes of limited releases.While they are all great and I... 18 days ago From Chuck Cowdery

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Midnight Moon Moonshine Review

BourbonBlog.com meets legendary moonshiner Junior Johnson of Piedmont Distillers of Madison, North Carolina at Tales of the Cocktail at the Moonshiner’s Breakfast. Distillery: Piedmont Distillers of Madison, North Carolina Proof: 80 Proof, 40%... 1 day ago From BourbonBlog

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Tales of the Cocktail Day 1

Master Blender Richard of Whyte Mackay So here we are at Tales of the Cocktail in New Orleans, Louisiana as we will be bringing you coverage all week. BourbonBlog.com‘s team joined together in the French Quarter to gather ourselves and begin... 5 days ago From BourbonBlog

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Bourbon and Bowling in London, England

Need a good excuse to drink Bourbon? How about one to take a trip to London? Bourbon bar + American Diner + Bowling alley = All Star Lanes in London, England. They recently impressed us at BourbonBlog.com with one of the largest selections of... 11 days ago From BourbonBlog

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Southern comfort in Kentucky Road Trip

This article was written by Tim Bryan, for guardian.co.uk on Friday 2nd July 2010 23.05 UTC It’s a thirsty, two-hour drive on wide empty roads, through the rolling bluegrass hills and horse farms around Lexington, through the genteel... 12 days ago From BBQ and Bourbon

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All Star Lanes – Holborn, Bayswater and Bricklane, London England

All Star Lanes is a group of boutique 10-pin bowling venues in London. All Star Lanes has one of the largest selections of Bourbon in the UK stocking over 130 varieties across three London locations in Holborn, Bayswater and Bricklane. See... 11 days ago From BourbonBlog

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All Star Julep – from All Star Lanes, London, England

This Julep recipe made from Buffalo Trace Bourbon comes from London, England’s All Star Lanes. It is a take on the classic Mint Julep recipe with quite a twist. All Star Julep Recipe Ingredients: 40ml Buffalo Trace Bourbon 15ml Crème de... 11 days ago From BourbonBlog

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Evan Williams Sets September as Cherry Reserve Bourbon Launching Day

Evan Williams Cherry Reserve Kentucky Liqueur, a new product that marries extra-aged Evan Williams Bourbon with natural cherry flavor will be released in September by Heaven Hill Distilleries. Bottled at 70 proof and available in both a 750ml and... 14 days ago From BBQ and Bourbon

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New Evan Williams Infusion Packs a Cherry Zing

BARDSTOWN, KY–Heaven Hill Distilleries, Inc., the country’s largest independent family-owned and operated spirits producer and marketer, announces the release of Evan Williams Cherry Reserve Kentucky Liqueur, a new product that marries... 10 days ago From Bourbon Buzz

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The New Bourbon Country Reader Is On Its Way.

The new Bourbon Country Reader (Volume 13, Number 1) was mailed today. This time we mark a pair of historic milestones. July 1, 2010, marked the first public sale of whiskey made at George Washington’s Mount Vernon distillery since it... 19 days ago From Chuck Cowdery

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BourbonBlog.com was the first to bring you a review and the news of Four Roses Distillery releasing a new Limited Edition Small Batch Bourbon on this link. Now, we continue to follow this story about this exquisite bourbon which will be released... 17 days ago From BourbonBlog

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White Whiskey And The Tyranny Of The New.

I was at an event last night, pitching bourbon woo. Also there was my friend Meg Bell from Koval Distillery. They make unaged grain spirits -- white whiskey -- although Koval doesn't use that term.This wasn't exactly a straight whiskey... about 4 hours ago From Chuck Cowdery

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The West Coast Team Celebrates Winning The Golden Muddler Trophy at the Cabana Cachaca's Bartender Olympic Games, Tales of the Cocktail Day 2, Part II From cool and calm to hot and excited we then went. The BourbonBlog.com team joined a raucous... 1 day ago From BourbonBlog

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Review: Wholly Smokers BBQ & Catering: Georgetown, Kentucky

Dale Clark, Dale Young, Robert Poyntz and Stewart McIntyre became partners in the business that has grown far beyond their dreams. Their small restaurant at 123 Opera Alley, in Georgetown, Kentucky,  isn’t large enough to handle business on... 13 days ago From BBQ and Bourbon

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Knob Creek Single Barrel Still A Rumor, Except In Virginia.

Last month when I was researching the new Jim Beam six-grain bourbon, the folks at Beam hinted that the next new product would be something in the Knob Creek line. Then word came (not from Beam) that a Knob Creek Single Barrel is presently on the... 12 days ago From Chuck Cowdery

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Win a Trip to Tour Bourbon Country

Kentucky is pushing tourism hard as the state gets ready for an influx of international visitors for the 2010 World Equestrian Games. The Great Kentucky Scavenger Hunt is one of the big pushes, and a very clever and intriguing game for visitors... 1 day ago From BBQ and Bourbon

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From a Moonshine Breakfast to Tequila Lunch at Tales of the Cocktail

BourbonBlog.com's Tom Fischer with Ann Tuennerman, Founder and Executive Director of Tales of the Cocktail Day 2, Part I Moonshine for breakfast anyone? Indeed, this is the norm and not the exception at Tales of the Cocktail in New Orleans.... 1 day ago From BourbonBlog

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Plymouth Gin Bartender’s Breakfast at Tales of the Cocktail

Kevin Brauch and Tom Fischer at The Plymouth Gin Bartender's Breakfast Thirty Traveler and Floor Reporter of Iron Chef America, Kevin Brauch joins  BourbonBlog.com‘s Tom Fischer at the Plymouth Gin Bartender’s Breakfast at the Tales of the... 2 days ago From BourbonBlog

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Cincinnati's Whiskey History.

Most whiskey enthusiasts know that Kentucky and Tennessee have been important whiskey-making regions since the 18th century, before they were even states. We know Pennsylvania, Virginia and Maryland also had long whiskey-making traditions. There... 7 days ago From Chuck Cowdery

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CanadianWhisky.Org

Davin de Kergommeaux is a certified Malt Maniac and trained sommelier who has been analyzing, writing, and talking about whisky, as an independent commentator, for more than a dozen years. He is both erudite and loquacious. If you read the... 8 days ago From Chuck Cowdery

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Interactive Elements in Cocktails

I’d like to take the time to explore the concept of interaction between the guest and the drink. People like to play with their food. Cocktails are no different.  I propose, and I believe, that this concept can be used to produce drinks that... 10 days ago From BourbonBlog

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Electronic Wireless Talking Meat Thermometer – no BBQ King Should Be Withou...

Here’s my new favorite gadget along with my other essentials for the good life: Sat. TV Remove Big Ass Tee Vee Remote Wireless Mouse for laptop Electronic Wireless Talking Meat Thermometer laptop I got the meat thermomoter from... 18 days ago From BBQ and Bourbon

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Russell’s Reserve 10 Year Old Bourbon Review – What Master Distiller Jimm...

Wild Turkey Master Distiller Jimmy Russell has told BourbonBlog.com in numerous interview that Russell’s Reserve Bourbon is what he drinks for pleasure most regularly. This is a pleasurable Bourbon indeed and quite friendly to cocktails, as we... 17 days ago From BourbonBlog

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Washington's Silent Stills.

On July 1 the public got its first chance to buy whiskey made at George Washington’s Mount Vernon distillery. The first, that is, since it burned down in 1814.Mount Vernon completed the reconstruction of George Washington’s distillery in... 13 days ago From Chuck Cowdery

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Maker’s 46 released! Interview with Master Distiller Kevin Smith and his ow...

Kevin Smith holds one of the first dipped bottles of Maker's 46 Bourbon.. Photo by Duke Brubaker Click to play the podcast interview below as BourbonBlog.com interviews Maker’s Mark Master Distiller Kevin Smith about the new Maker’s 46... 20 days ago From BourbonBlog

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Four Roses Set to Release Limited Edition Small Batch Bourbon

This September, Four Roses Distillery will release a new Limited Edition Small Batch Bourbon, adding to its collection of special offerings which showcase Four Roses’ ability to work with 10 proprietary bourbon recipes to create unique and... 16 days ago From Bourbon Buzz

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Drinking And Thinking About Craft Whiskey.

I’ve been thinking a lot about the American craft distilling movement lately; thinking about it, writing about it (look for upcoming pieces in both Malt Advocate and WHISKY), and drinking its products.Most of my attention has been on their... 22 days ago From Chuck Cowdery

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New Website: American Craft Spirits.

Matt Colglazier is the guy behind the new web site American Craft Spirits, which he runs out of beautiful Bloomington, Indiana. He started it because, as he declares, "American distillers are making some of the most exciting and diverse spirits... 16 days ago From Chuck Cowdery

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Death's Door White Whiskey.

Yesterday I told you about how U.S. law can magically turn vodka into whiskey. Today I'm here to tell you about another peculiarity in the law. To be called whiskey a spirit must be distilled from grain and stored in oak containers, but... 1 day ago From Chuck Cowdery

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U.S. Law Magically Changes Vodka Into Whiskey.

In the United States a blended whiskey can be as much as 80 percent grain neutral spirit (GNS) -- i.e., vodka. Only in America is a product that is 4/5 vodka considered whiskey. It's not quite water into wine, yet it is magical. (Before... 1 day ago From Chuck Cowdery

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Heart of Kentucky Bourbon & BBQ Musicfest Starts Friday

The Kentucky Bourbon & BBQ MusicFest kicks off Friday, July 30 at Johnston Field at Centre Square in Lebanon, Kentucky. The Bourbon and BBQ MusicFest celebrates the great entertainment heritage of Lebanon, its unique bourbon industry and great... 2 days ago From BBQ and Bourbon

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Learn Distilling In Washington State.

Big Bend Community College's Center for Business and Industry Services is holding a week-long course in craft distilling September 13-17. Classroom work will be supplemented by hands-on training at Bowman Orchards Distillery in Moses Lake. The... 8 days ago From Chuck Cowdery

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Sherry Cocktails for Summer

In celebrations of Tales of the Cocktail in New Orleans that BourbonBlog.com will be covering this week, the leaders of the Secret Sherry Society have selected these drinks through a specific tasting and pairing process. The society, formed... 10 days ago From BourbonBlog

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The best place to eat barbecue that isn’t in Kentucky

This article was written by Jay Rayner, for guardian.co.uk on Saturday 12th September 2009 23.05 UTC You can smell what may well be the best grill restaurant in the world long before you step through the door. It’s not the harsh, bitter... 9 days ago From BBQ and Bourbon

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Greg Davis Chosen By Maker’s Mark to be Director of Distillery Operations

Greg Davis will be Director of Distillery Operations for Maker’s Mark premium spirits brands. He will report directly to Maker’s Mark Vice President Operations and Master Distiller Kevin Smith. “Greg comes to Maker’s Mark with... 16 days ago From BBQ and Bourbon

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The Pin – from All Star Lanes, London, England

This Maker’s Mark recipe comes from London, England’s All Star Lanes. The pin (served in a custom made bowling pin tiki mug –intended to be shared by 2 people…but it’s up to you really!!) Ingredients: 80ml of Maker’s Mark Bourbon 20ml... 11 days ago From BourbonBlog

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Barrel BBQ: Nothing Could Be Finer

If you feel the need to take up a collection to buy this for BBQandBourbon.com, there will be proper rewards. One of a kind Bar-B-Q Pit made from a REAL whiskey barrel. Metal interior keeps the barrel from burning. A must have for any Winery or... 21 days ago From BBQ and Bourbon

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Jim Beam Signature Bourbon Available at Duty Free Shops

Liquor supplier Beam Global Spirits & Wine has launched in July a new premium expression of Jim Beam Bourbon whiskey that will be available exclusively in duty-free and travel-retail. Jim Beam Signature will be initially sold at Gebr Heinemann... 15 days ago From Bourbon Buzz

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New Maker's 46 Looks Like A Hit.

The largest and most active bourbon discussion site on the web is StraightBourbon.com. Most of the participants there are passionate and knowledgeable, and more than a few of us are committed skeptics.As I wrote last month after I had an early... 13 days ago From Chuck Cowdery

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The Cold, Refreshing Drinks Of My Childhood.

Walgreens had a deal on Dog n Suds root beer today (1 L bottle $1.09) so I picked one up and I'm drinking it now.It's doing a Proustian number on me.Root beer floats were my favorite childhood summertime treat, whether made at home by Mom or... 16 days ago From Chuck Cowdery

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Bill Samuels Is Going To Russia, Czech Republic.

Bourbon industry icon Bill Samuels, president of Maker’s Mark, will be the featured speaker at two upcoming American whiskey seminars in Russia and the Czech Republic. They are July 13 in St. Petersburg and July 15 in Prague.The... 19 days ago From Chuck Cowdery