Bourbon and barbecue are one of those natural pairings. On Sept. 8, Louisville will be the site of a competition that will elevate that pairing to epic status. The Cochon555 Heritage BBQ series will make its first stop in Louisville…
Stagg Jr. Bourbon 134.4 proof (will vary), 8-9 years old $49.99/750ml George T. Stagg has a son! In 2002, Buffalo Trace Distillery introduced George T. Stagg Bourbon, a limited-release barrel-proof whiskey, that is part of its annual Antique Collection series. The…
One of the true bourbon greats is no longer with us. Elmer T. Lee, master distiller emeritus at Buffalo Trace Distillery, passed away this morning at the age of 93. Elmer T. Lee is widely credited with saving the struggling bourbon industry…
One of the true bourbon greats is no longer with us. Elmer T. Lee, master distiller emeritus at Buffalo Trace Distillery, passed away this morning at the age of 93. Elmer T. Lee is widely credited with saving the struggling bourbon industry…
It was a Google alert that finally pushed me over the edge. There among my daily results for the word “bourbon” was this headline from Forbes: “Special Bourbons for Celebrating Father’s Day.” “If your father is a bourbon fan, this…
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…
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…
Over the past few years, we’ve seen lots of new bourbons hit the shelves. Right alongside them has been a growing collection of bottles filled with a clear spirit. Variously labeled white whiskey, unaged whiskey or the colloquial white dog, this is “pre-bourbon,” the…
Later this month, the 12 bottles in the eighth round of Buffalo Trace’s Single Oak Project will appear in stores, marking the halfway point of this ambitious experiment to find the Holy Grail of bourbon. The project began in 1999,…
Two upcoming events on Saturday, Feb. 9, would make fine Valentine’s Day gifts for the bourbon lover in your life. From 3 to 5 p.m., Moonshine University at the Distilled Spirits Epicenter, 801 S. Eighth St. in Louisville, will present an Enthusiast…
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