Tuesday’s Shot of Bourbon Trivia
The tool used by master distillers to draw a small portion of bourbon straight from the barrel for sampling is called a whiskey thief. Resembling a large straw, it is typically made of copper.
Tag: Bourbon Babe
Earth Day report: Will climate change affect bourbon production?
We had kind of a strange winter in Kentucky this year – very little snow, just a few cold snaps, and overall pretty mild. Since the variation in seasonal temperatures plays a huge role in bourbon production – the liquid expands into the staves of…
Minty fresh
So, judging a julep recipe contest is harder than I thought it would be. I know, I know: I can feel the eyerolls from here. Tough job, Bourbon Babe! But hey, you taste 10 different – VERY different, in some…
A doggone good cause
You’ve heard of the hair of the dog? Well, if you make the winning bid on this Col. E.H. Taylor collector series, you’ll take home five limited-edition bottles of whiskey and benefit the dogs (and cats) in the care of…
Tuesday’s Shot of Bourbon Trivia
Strictly speaking, today’s Shot isn’t about bourbon. It’s about something that pairs beautifully with bourbon in cocktails: bitters. One of the best-known names in bitters is Peychaud’s. The brand is owned by Sazerac, which is based in New Orleans. But…
A barrel of fun at Pinot’s Palette
“Paint. Drink. Have fun.” We did all of that last week at Pinot’s Palette, a new paint-and-sip studio in St. Matthews. While Pinot’s and other similar studios ply amateur artists with wine for inspiration, Pinot’s has added a twist: Bourbon Night. We sampled Woodford Reserve and Woodford Double Oaked…
Join me for juleps at the Ice House
The Bourbon Babe is thrilled to announce that she – er, “I” – will be one of the judges this year for Four Roses’ 10th Annual Rose Julep Recipe Contest. I’ll be joined on April 18 at the Ice House…
