Friday, April 26, 2024

Bourbon News & Notes: Buffalo Trace (virtual); Stagg, Jr. (131.1); and direct shipments (expanded)

BOURBON NEWS & NOTES – for 25 December 2020, by Susan Reigler Buffalo Trace Plans Virtual Tourism into 2021 Among the many closures due to the pandemic have been Kentucky’s bourbon distilleries. While some have welcomed...

Bourbon News & Notes: Joy Perrine’s egg nog variations; holiday party packs from...

BOURBON NEWS & NOTES – for 18 December 2020, by Susan Reigler Christmas Cheer To-Go from the Mayan Café and Bourbons Bistro While holiday partying is limited this year, there’s no reason to sacrifice quality of...

Bourbon News & Notes: Bourbon from Wyoming, rye from Kentucky

BOURBON NEWS & NOTES – for 11 December 2020, by Susan Reigler Take a Bourbon Trip Out West with Wyoming Whiskey One of the most often repeated misconceptions about bourbon is that it must be made...

Tomorrow: The Wine Rack’s whiskey tasting on Zoom with bourbon advocate Susan Reigler

The Wine Rack (2632 Frankfort Avenue) is noted for its broad selection of high-quality wines from throughout the world, but of course a variety of well-chosen spirits and beers completes the scene, among them...

Bourbon News & Notes: Woodford Reserve Winter 2020 Master’s Collection (Very Fine Rare Bourbon)

BOURBON NEWS & NOTES – for 4 December 2020, by Susan Reigler Woodford Reserve Winter 2020 Master’s Collection: Very Fine Rare Bourbon I have a fond memory of the very first Woodford Reserve Master’s Collection...

Bourbon News & Notes: Kentucky Peerless single barrel releases, and Buffalo Trace’s festive light...

BOURBON NEWS & NOTES – for 27 November 2020, by Susan Reigler Kentucky Peerless’s Latest Single Barrel Releases Kentucky Peerless in Louisville is notable both for producing sweet mash bourbons and ryes and for a continuing...

Bourbon News & Notes: Maker’s Mark and The LEE Initiative craft CommUNITY Batch bourbon...

BOURBON NEWS & NOTES – for 20 November 2020, by Susan Reigler Maker’s Mark and Lee Initiative Launch Bourbon for Restaurant Relief The LEE Initiative (Let’s Empower Employment) has joined Maker’s Mark Bourbon to release a...

Bourbon News & Notes: Holiday bottles for bourbon lovers, and new Freddie’s sodas from...

BOURBON NEWS & NOTES – 13 November, 2020, by Susan Reigler Holiday Bottles for Bourbon Lovers If you happen to be one of those organized gift givers who has already made your list of present recipients...

Bourbon News & Notes: Jim Beam Lineage, Last Drop Distillers and new Glencairn whiskey...

BOURBON NEWS & NOTES – 6 November, 2020, by Susan Reigler An International Travel Release from Jim Beam Many whiskey enthusiasts know that distilleries, both in the U.S. and other countries including Scotland and Japan, produce...

Bourbon News & Notes: The Cocktail Contessa’s Boulevardier, and a special Maker’s Mark for...

BOURBON NEWS & NOTES – 30 October, 2020, by Susan Reigler Breeders’ Cup Commemorative Bottle from Maker’s Mark The Breeders’ Cup is returning to Kentucky next week (November 6 and 7) and once again Maker’s Mark...