Castle & Key Cocktail Competition to Bring out Master Mixologists
Next week’s Castle & Key Cocktail Competition promises a master class in mixology, with top bartenders competing to see who can best showcase Castle & Key Restoration Release Gin in their...
View ArticleCelebrate Summer’s Long Days and Warm Nights with the Iron Solstice
Summer means longer days and hotter nights, and we think a spicy rye whiskey cocktail matches that mood perfectly. Our pick this week? The Iron Solstice, a fresh, summery mix created by Barlow...
View ArticleBeam Me Up: This Easy Area 51 Bourbon Cocktail is Out of This World
Looking to summon up the courage to storm Area 51? This Old Forester cocktail from Belle’s Cocktail House in Lexington, Kentucky is the perfect marriage of bourbon and melon. Sweet and tart, with an...
View ArticleThis Bourbon and Bubbles Cocktail is Perfect for Sunday Brunch
Waking up on a warm Sunday morning with nothing to do? This summery take on a French 75 takes your brunch cocktail to the next level with a perfect blend of bourbon and brut. Just add pancakes and any...
View ArticleBig Ticket Bourbon Bottles up for Auction at 21c’s No Kid Hungry Dinner
Proof on Main at the 21C Museum Hotel in Louisville, Kentucky is hosting a multi-course dinner to support No Kid Hungry – and auctioning off some big name bottles in the process. No Kid Hungry, a Share...
View ArticleYour Back to School Reading Assignment: Are You Afraid of the Dark Rum?: and...
The world of cocktails can sometimes be too wrapped up in history and nostalgia to remember to have fun, but 2019 has seen the debut of at least one book that finds a balance of nostalgia and...
View ArticleThis Bourbon Chocolate Custard Is the Perfect Summer Dessert
Warm summer nights call for cool, creamy desserts! This bourbon custard needs to make the menu for your next night of dining al fresco. After a successful career as a restaurant pastry chef in...
View ArticleWe Made the Ultimate Buffalo Trace Bourbon Root Beer Float
Root beer floats have been a summer favorite forever, but for those few weeks when summer overlaps with Bourbon Heritage Month, we think there’s only one way to mix them. Our “grown-up” version of a...
View ArticleThis Walking Dead Bourbon Cocktail is Perfect for Spooky Season
Get your Halloween costume ready and break out the candy – October is finally here. We’re getting the prep for our parties started right away with this spooktacular yet simple take on an Old Fashioned,...
View ArticleDon’t Let Specialty Tools Spook You: Hot Tips for Upgrading Classic Cocktails
Okay, so your bar cart has the basics. You have a peeler, some nice glassware, and you’ve taken your time picking your favorite bitters. You’re ready for anything a party guest could throw at you. But...
View ArticleThe 7 Best Bourbon and Halloween Candy Pairings for 2019
Halloween falls during the best time of the year for bourbon releases, and we can’t think of a better way to observe the holiday than match up a few of our favorite pours with some tasty treats. So...
View ArticleThis Easy Angel’s Envy Apple Cider Punch Is Your New Fall Fix
It’s apple cider season, and we can’t think of a better way to enjoy a freshly pressed gallon than with a bottle of whiskey and ten of our closest friends – in the form of a delicious spiked cider...
View ArticleFour Ways to Drink Whiskey With Every Course of Thanksgiving
This Thanksgiving, millions of Americans will crisscross the country for the sake of family and food. Turkeys will cook in ovens en masse, children will whine over green bean casserole. For those...
View ArticleYour Charcuterie Board is Begging for this New Basil Hayden’s Infused Cheese
Looking to impress your whiskey loving guests this holiday season? Sure, you’ll want to have a top shelf bottle or two, as well as some special sippers. But bourbon has been spilling over into the...
View ArticleHere’s Your Chance to Try Three of the World’s Rarest Bourbons
OBC Kitchen in Lexington, Kentucky, is offering bourbon lovers the chance to try three of Buffalo Trace’s most prized bourbons – even more prized than Pappy. At the Eagle Rare Life Dinner, led by...
View ArticleThe “Caught Feelings” Cocktail is Your Cure This Valentine’s Day
Sweaty palms, weak knees, and butterflies in your stomach – is it the flu, or the feelings? Symptoms can be hard to tell apart, especially when Valentine’s Day comes around. Don’t worry, though – if...
View ArticleThree Wine Barrel Finished Bourbons We Love
While wine may not be the first thing you think of when it comes to pairing with bourbon, we’re here to tell you to give it a try. Finished bourbons are becoming more and more popular as distilleries...
View ArticleSpice up your Salad with Buffalo Trace Bourbon Vinaigrette
If you’re still keeping up with your New Year’s resolution, or are looking to eat healthier in general, here’s a way to add your favorite ingredient to salads. It only takes a little bit of bourbon to...
View ArticleFive Easy Tips to Step Up Your Cocktail Skills
With all the different bourbons on back bars and store shelves today, it’s easy to fall into the trap of taking neat pours of everything, just to be sure you’ve tried them all. While we’re always down...
View ArticleThis Basil Hayden’s Bourbon Iced Coffee is Your New Weekend Wakeup
“Combining the full-bodied, less acidic flavor of cold-brewed coffee with decadent chocolate bitters, this Basil Hayden’s Bourbon Iced Coffee accentuates the subtle char notes of Basil Hayden’s...
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