A respectable amount of bourbon to pour in a glass is about two fingers’ worth. Lucky for me I have big fingers. Booker Noe (1929-2004), master distiller at Jim Beam for more than 40 years

Counting down to the season premiere of HBO’s “True Blood” at 9 and contemplating which beverage will make the best accompaniment. A Bloody Mary would be an obvious choice, but I’d rather face the True Death than drink tomato juice,…

Sangria is a marvelous, fruity, wine-based punch that has its origins in Spain, and we did our darndest to sample it just about everywhere we went on our recent trip. This batch, enjoyed under an umbrella on the Plaza Mayor…

I recently spent 10 glorious days in Spain, soaking up the culture, the food – and the libations, of course – in Barcelona, Madrid and Segovia. No bourbon, or whiskey, was consumed. It’s not what Spain is known for, obviously (one guidebook…

The Bourbon Women Association is “taking flight” with a membership recruitment event in Washington, D.C., on June 19 at Jack Rose Saloon. The evening will include appetizers, special cocktails, networking opportunities and a bourbon tasting featuring products from Beam Global….

Maker’s Mark is known for great bourbon, of course, but it’s also known for its clever marketing, from homespun letters in newspapers and magazines to amusing, eye-catching billboards that capitalize on that red-wax seal. It’s fair to say that Maker’s has become one of the…

To celebrate the 13th birthday of the Kentucky Bourbon Trail tour (and to give you more ways to part with your money in the Bluegrass State), the Kentucky Distillers’ Association this week unveiled a new online Kentucky Bourbon Trail Shop….

Three Louisville distillers are the targets of a federal class-action lawsuit filed on behalf of residents who say the vapors from aging whiskey – the “angel’s share” – are covering their homes and cars with black spots. The defendants, Diageo Americas Supply…

Sure, I eat what I advertise. Sure, I eat Wheaties for breakfast. A good bowl of Wheaties with bourbon can’t be beat. Dizzy Dean (1910-74), Hall of Fame pitcher for the St. Louis Cardinals and the Chicago Cubs

One year into its Single Oak Project to find the perfect bourbon, Buffalo Trace has released the fifth round of experiments. This round focuses on three variables: the recipe (rye versus wheat); the entry proof (105 versus 125 proof); and the wood grain…