| on May 17th, 2012%  NEWS WIRE: FRANKFORT, FRANKLIN COUNTY, KY – The latest in the Colonel E. H. Taylor, Jr. Bourbon Collection from Buffalo Trace Distillery is an extraordinary barrel proof, uncut, unfiltered rye recipe bourbon. Weighing in at a hefty 134.5 proof, this small batch bourbon was aged for seven years on the sixth floor of Buffalo Trace’s Warehouse C, built by Colonel Taylor in 1881.
When your experience this uncut and unfiltered Bourbon, “an aroma of cooked, berries meets the nose, followed by a rich caramel and slightly floral smell. The taste is bold – full of spice that fills the mouth with a distinct flavor of toasty vanilla, dried oak and pepper. The finish is long and satisfying with a powerful rye character and lingering hints of fruit.” The Barrel Proof Bourbon is the fourth in the line of the E. H. Taylor, Jr. collection of whiskeys to be released over the next few years. It joins the Old Fashioned Sour Mash Bourbon, Single Barrel Bourbon and Warehouse C Tornado Surviving Bourbon released within the past year. Like the previous three releases, this Barrel Proof Bourbon will have very limited availability and will be packaged in a vintage label and canister reminiscent of Taylor’s bottles nearly one hundred years ago Taylor is widely considered one of the founding fathers of the bourbon industry, fighting for the Bottled-in-Bond Act of 1897, nearly three decades after he purchased the distillery that is known today as the Buffalo Trace Distillery. During his time, Taylor implemented several innovative methods still used today by Buffalo Trace, such as climate controlled aging warehouses. In addition to his bourbon interests, Taylor had political ties. He was the great-nephew of President Zachary Taylor and elected the mayor of Frankfort, state representative to the Kentucky General Assembly and a member of the State Senate. The Col. E.H. Taylor, Jr. Barrel Proof Bourbon will be available in June. Suggested retail pricing is $69.99 for a 750 ml bottle. About Buffalo Trace Distillery Buffalo Trace Distillery is a family-owned company based in Frankfort, Franklin County, Kentucky. The Distillery’s rich distilling tradition dates back to 1787 and includes such legends as E.H. Taylor, Jr., George T. Stagg, Albert B. Blanton, Orville Schupp, and Elmer T. Lee. Buffalo Trace Distillery is a fully operational distillery producing bourbon, rye and vodka on site and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The Distillery has won seven distillery titles since 2000 from such notable publications as Whisky Magazine, Malt Advocate Magazine and Wine Enthusiast Magazine. It was named Whisky Magazine 2010 World Icons of Whisky “Whisky Visitor Attraction of the Year.” Buffalo Trace Distillery has also garnered more than 200 awards for its wide range of premium whiskies. . . . Technorati Tags: bourbon, bourbon whiskey, buffalo trace distillery, E.H. Taylor, malt advocate magazine, single barrel bourbon, small batch bourbon, sour mash bourbon, Wine Enthusiast Magazine on May 1st, 2012% This weekend for the Kentucky Derby, enjoy some great cocktails Kentucky Bourbon or an American classic rye whiskey. Whether you prefer bourbon or consider yourself more of a rye whiskey fan, all party revelers can enjoy the official drink of the Kentucky Derby, the Mint Julep, thanks to recipes contributed by Bulleit Bourbon Frontier Whiskey:  The Ginger Julep ’68 Fastback
Ingredients: o 1 ½ oz. Ginger Infused Bulleit Bourbon o ½ oz. Organic Brown Sugar o ¼ oz. Peeled Minced Fresh Ginger o 1 ½ oz. Soda Water o 1 Lemon or Lime Twist Directions: Muddle the ginger and brown sugar together until all of the sugar is moistened and nearly dissolved. Add a dash of soda to finish dissolving the sugar, stir in your Bourbon. Finish with ice, soda to taste and a lemon or lime twist. Why we love it: The Ginger Julep ’68 Fastback brings a warm, gentle heat to the julep cocktail family with an invigorating ginger kick and splash of lime zest.  The Bulleit Rye Mint Julep
Ingredients: o 1 1/3 oz. Bulleit Rye o 1 ½-2 oz. Stirrings Simple Syrup o Fresh mint leaves Directions: Muddle mint leaves, Stirrings Simple Syrup and crushed ice in rocks glass. Add Bulleit Rye and fill glass with ice. Pour into cocktail shaker, shake vigorously and serve in rocks glass with fresh mint garnish. Why we love it: The mint julep has been the refreshing spring cocktail icon of the Kentucky Derby since 1938, proving its test of time as a classic and distinguished recipe. . . . Technorati Tags: bourbon, Bulleit Bourbon, bulleit rye, cocktails, kentucky bourbon, kentucky derby, mint julep, muddle, rye whiskey, simple syrup on April 23rd, 2012%  On April 24th, throw on your flapper dress or your finest suit and get inspired by classic Hollywood glamour as you celebrate the DVD release of this year’s best picture, The Artist! The 1920′s Hollywood inspired film marked the return of romance and made it clear that some things are better left unsaid. But star Penelope Ann Miller couldn’t keep quiet about her love affair with Basil Hayden’s! So take a cue from Penelope and make Basil Hayden’s Your Whiskey!
Bail Hayden’s Golden Age (created by Brian Gastaldi)
INGREDIENTS:
1 1/2 parts Basil Hayden’s® Bourbon
3 Dash Bitters
1 Tablespoon Dark Fruit Preserves such as Plum, Black Cherry or Currant
½ part of Orange Juice PREPARATION:
1. Combine all ingredients and ice in a mixing glass
2. Shake glass vigorously to a ten count and strain into a martini glass
3. Garnish with an Orange twist . . . Technorati Tags: basil hayden's, bourbon, cocktail, garnish, hollywood glamour, martini, martini glass, orange juice, orange twist, penelope ann miller on March 28th, 2012%  Louisville, Kentucky – Louisville Distilling Company recently launched Angel’s Envy, a super-premium bourbon of uncompromising character and quality. The highly anticipated small batch artisan bourbon is the culmination of Master Distiller Lincoln Henderson’s storied career. One of the original pioneers of the premium bourbon and whiskey categories in the U.S., Lincoln came out of retirement to create the world’s finest bourbon on his own terms – with a simple desire to enjoy the art of making whiskey. The Master Distiller, which many have called a living legend, brings with him more than 40 years of experience, having worked on world-class brands, such as Woodford Reserve and Jack Daniels.
The Louisville Distilling Company gave Lincoln complete creative freedom to create his bourbon, his own way. He chose to return to the original way of producing whiskey – making decisions based on the specific taste profile he wants to achieve. He will use locally sourced, non-GMO grains, Kentucky limestone water and hand-chosen port barrels shipped directly from Portugal. Each batch-or Expression, as Lincoln calls it-will be guided by his hand and allowed to develop naturally, creating nuances in the bourbon from year to year. This year’s release is Expression 10/10, which possesses a warm spirit, lacking any hint of edginess with ephemeral hints of port wine and a rich amber hue. The Expression is distilled for an unparalleled smoothness, aged for 4-6 years in American white oak barrels and finished in hand-selected port casks for an incremental 3-6 months. The final result is exceptionally smooth, nuanced and refined bourbon. “Angel’s Envy is a lot of things,” says Lincoln Henderson, Master Distiller, Angel’s Envy. “It’s my life’s work. It’s a whiskey of incomparable smoothness. It takes into account over 200 years of bourbon heritage and mingles it with over 400 years of port wine heritage. And it’s something I’m going to let develop each year so every batch will be a natural expression of the distiller’s craft.” The bottle will be as iconic as the bourbon inside. Made from perfume-grade glass in Italy and ceramic stamped with our iconic wings, the bottle is hand-filled, corked and crated in Louisville, Kentucky. As far as the name, it’s well accepted in bourbon circles that each distillery owes a percentage of the bourbon in their barrels to the angels – known as the Angel’s Share. But, Lincoln sat the angels down and got them to agree that they could take a larger share if they agreed to leave behind something even better. The result is Angel’s Envy. Angel’s Envy is available in the following markets: Louisville, New York/New Jersey, Miami/Ft. Lauderdale, Chicago, San Francisco, Austin, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Houston, Dallas, Nashville, Madison/Milwaukee, Baltimore, Portland, Washington, DC, Detroit and Boulder/Denver. The suggested retail price for a 750ml bottle, which may vary by market, is $44.99. Angel’s Envy is 86.6 proof and 43.3% alcohol by volume. Technorati Tags: 6 years, american white oak barrels, angel's envy bourbon, artisan, bourbon, casks, distillery, exceptionally smooth, Jack Daniels, kentucky louisville, Louisville, master distiller, woodford reserve on March 25th, 2012%  Created by Damian Windsor
The cocktail, Draper’s Manhattan, is a twist on the classic Manhattan and inspired by Mad Men’s own Don Draper. The show’s creator, Matthew Weiner, even told us that Basil Hayden’s is his favorite bourbon and he enjoys the spicy finish after a long day in the writers in the writers’ room! It’s a great cocktail to mix up in the office or while you watch the premiere if you’re looking to channel the Mad Men era. Basil Hayden’s Draper’s ManhattanIngredients: 2 parts Basil Hayden’s Bourbon 3/4 parts Dolin Blanc Vermouth de Chambery 1 bar spoon Luxardo® Maraschino Cherries 1 dash Orange Bitters Preparation: 1. Add all ingredients to a mixing glass with ice and stir until combined. 2. Strain into a rocks glass filled with ice. 3. Garnish with an orange twist. . . . Technorati Tags: basil hayden's, bourbon, classic manhattan, cocktail, cocktails, don draper, mad men, maraschino cherries, Whiskey on March 22nd, 2012%  Don Draper and his colleagues are back March 25th for another season of Mad Men and what better way to celebrate than with retro cocktail recipes inspired by the 1960’s based series. Food authority and cookbook author, Rick Rodgers, is taking modern cooking back in time with his Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad Sixties Cookbook. Whether you’re hosting your own Mad Men premiere party or you’re looking to expand your recipe repertoire, Rick Rodgers can take you back in time with his take on the cocktails of the Sixties.
The book includes lots of nostalgia inducing trivia, guidance on how to concoct a mean cocktail (shaken OR stirred) and party ready menus that will have you entertaining like Peggy Olson in no time. Check out Rick’s version of an Old-Fashioned featuring Four Roses Bourbon below. Old Fashioned 1 sugar cube 2 or 3 dashes of aromatic bitters, such as Angostura 2 1⁄2 ounces Four Roses Bourbon (limited edition small batch) Soda water Orange slice, for garnish Maraschino cherry, for garnish Lemon zest twist, for garnish Instructions: Put the sugar in an old-fashioned glass and moisten with the bitters. Crush them together with a muddler. Add the whiskey and fill the glass with ice. Stir well. If desired, fill the glass with soda water. Add the orange and cherry, and lemon twist, if using. Serve. . . . Technorati Tags: aromatic bitters, bourbon, cocktail recipes, cookbook, don draper, four roses bourbon, mad men, maraschino, maraschino cherry, muddler, old fashioned, small batch, sugar cube on February 9th, 2012%  Inspired by True Love & Game of Thrones
Basil Hayden’s has created two great cocktails that not only look the part, but taste great with unique ingredients making them as special as your someone special! The Basil Hayden’s Sookie’s Virtue combines the fruit flavors of grapes and raspberries with Basil Hayden’s smooth finish, which creates a fruity cocktail that is perfect way to start the evening. Looking to add some spice to your Valentine’s date, The Basil Hayden’s Fire & Ice should do the trick. The cocktail mixes jalapeño, lime and pomegranate juice with Basil Hayden’s spicy finish creating a cocktail with just enough of a kick to keep you wanting more! Basil Hayden’s Sookie’s VirtueInspired by HBO’s True Blood1½ parts Basil Hayden’s Bourbon 8 Red Grapes 2 Raspberries ¾ parts Lemon Juice ¾ parts Floral Tea Syrup (see recipe below) Floral Tea Syrup 1. Combine 1 part of your favorite freshly brewed floral tea (jasmine, lavender, chamomile, etc.) with 1 part sugar. 2. Stir until sugar is completely dissolved and refrigerate. 1. Muddle red grapes, raspberries, lemon juice and floral tea syrup in a mixing tin. 2. Add Basil Hayden’s Bourbon and shake vigorously for 7 seconds. 3. Strain into a martini glass and garnish with a grape and raspberry.  Basil Hayden’s Fire & Ice
Inspired by HBO’s Game of Thrones 1½ parts Basil Hayden’s Bourbon ¾ parts Fresh Lime Juice 1 Slice Jalapeno 1 part Pomegranate Juice ½ part Simple Syrup Splash of Soda Water 1. Muddle lime juice, jalapeno, pomegranate juice and simple syrup in a mixing tin. 2. Add Basil Hayden’s Bourbon and shake lightly for 5 seconds. 3. Strain into a Collins glass, add ice and top with soda water. 4. Garnish with a lime wheel and pomegranate seeds. . . . Technorati Tags: basil hayden's, bourbon, cocktails, fruity cocktail, game of thrones, HBO, martini glass, muddle, Pomegranate, pomegranate seeds, raspberry, simple syrup, True Blood, Whiskey on February 8th, 2012%  Quadruple Cask Complexity
By Matt Goldstein One of Ireland’s best and most famous whiskeys, Tullamore Dew was first distilled in 1829. Now, this staple of Irish whiskey has released a signature single malt that could be the most unique Irish whiskey’s on the market. Tullamore Dew 10 Year Single Malt is the only Irish whiskey aged in four different casks, Old Bourbon, Dry Oloroso Sherry, Port and Madeira casks. When most people think single malt, their assuming single malt scotch, however, single malt merely means the whiskey is made with malt only and whiskey from one distillery. As opposed to most whiskies which are blends and a mix of grains and different whiskies from different distilleries, this Irish single malt is a contemporary distinction in the maturation of whiskey. Bourbon casks are used in most Irish whiskeys and Scotches, however, the  Sherry, Port and Madeira Cask addition is where this whiskey separates itself. Most will claim that these three casks are used to ad sweetness to the whiskey and many times that is the case, however, the Tullamore Dew 10 Year Single Malt isn’t just an Irish whiskey with added sweetness, but an Irish whiskey with real character. The Tullamore Dew 10 Year Single Malt Tasting Notes: A very unique flavor for any whiskey, there are notes of oak, wood, malt, fruit and vanilla. Slightly smooth and more complex than the average Irish whiskey, this is solid and we recommend giving it a try. . . . Technorati Tags: blends, bourbon, bourbon cask, bourbon casks, character, complexity, Distilleries, distillery, distinction, grains, Ireland, Irish, irish whiskey, madeira, malt, maturation, oak, Oloroso, scotches, sherry, single malt, single malt irish whiskey, single malt scotch, tasting notes, tullamore dew, Tullamore Dew 10 Year Single Malt Irish Whiskey, whiskeys, whiskies on January 10th, 2012%  Great Partying Presidents
By Matt Goldstein With a great tradition of drinking in the United States, our fair share of presidents also have a rich history of the party and cocktail lifestyle. With George Washington running a very successful whiskey distillery on his plantation, Jefferson brewing his own beer, Jon Adams being a flat our alcoholic and Ulysses S. Grant leading the troops into battle while being completely lit, our founding fathers knew how to throw down. Some of our more modern presidents like Barak Obama loves charming political rivals with a few beers hoping that will ease tensions and get some bills passed through the senate. FDR:The man who ended prohibition, Franklin Delano Roosevelt was known to mix cocktails in the oval office every single night. Every single night! We at Whiskey Goldmine don’t even drink every night, that’s just insane. Even during the war, FDR mixed his own drinks right at his desk making martinis and old fashions, talking and mixing drinks for others around him. When Truman actually got the news of FDR’s passing, Harry was said to have been sipping a Bourbon when he got a the phone call; a fine tribute to his predecessor. LBJ:The man who is credited for passing the civil rights bill but also demonized for starting the Vietnam War, Lyndon B Johnson, was also a hell of a drinker. The main cocktail Johnson mixed was a scotch and soda, specifically Cutty Shark. Johnson used to drive around his ranch with the secret service mixing him drinks in the car behind him. The routine was done so often that Johnson didn’t even have to stop the car to hand off his empty glass and then receive a new cocktail. That’s some professional shit right there.  Richard Nixon:
The man who went down in flames over the infamous Watergate scandal, Richard Nixon was a flat out drunk. The Nixon administration invented cocktail parties for the press but for Nixon this wasn’t a good idea as he didn’t talk to anyone and just got hammered. His only conversation was asking people if they wanted another drink while he was sitting at the bar. Hey, that aint the worst thing to say to a journalist, shit, I encourage people to ask me that very question. It’s been documented that at times Nixon couldn’t take phone calls from some foreign world leaders because he was completely intoxicated. Well, Nixon’s drunkenness didn’t lead to any wars right? I guess we can hope so. . . . Technorati Tags: alcohol, alcoholic, barak obama, bourbon, civil right, cocktail, cocktail parties, cocktails, cutty shark, distiller, distillery, drunken, drunkenness, fdr, franklin delano roosevelt, george washington, Jefferson, Jon Adams, lbj, lyndon b johnson, martini cocktail, martinis, Nixon, nixon administration, presidents, prohibition, Richard Nixon, Rum, Scotch, ulysses s grant, vietnam war, watergate scandal on December 28th, 2011%  Old Fashioned courtesy of The Grand Central Oyster Bar, New York, New York
Bourbon or rye may be used in the Old Fashioned. Rye was originally used, and the Grand Central Oyster Bar is starting to use rye again in these drinks; they use Michters’, but Don would likely choose Canadian Club, the brand we often see in his office and home. Seagrams V.O. and Crown Royal were also popular in the 1960s, says Jonathan Rogers of The Grand Central Oyster Bar. For the record, we love the Oyster Bar at Grand Central Station! 1 orange slice 1 maraschino cherry 1 teaspoon sugar Few drops of Angostura bitters A splash of soda water to muddle ingredients 2 ½ ounces rye or bourbon - In a mixing glass, muddle orange slice, cherry, sugar, bitters and a little soda water: using a muddler, push around and break up cherry and orange until flavor is released.
- Add soda water so cherry is wet and sugar is melted. Add bourbon or rye and serve over rocks, if desired.
Source: The Unofficial Mad Men Cookbook . . . Technorati Tags: angostura bitters, bourbon, canadian club, cocktail, cocktails, cookbook, crown royal, don draper, grand central oyster bar, mad men, muddler, New York, old fashioned, oyster bar new york, Unofficial Mad Men Cookbook Page 1 of 712345...»Last » | |
NEWS WIRE: FRANKFORT, FRANKLIN COUNTY, KY – The latest in the Colonel E. H. Taylor, Jr. Bourbon Collection from Buffalo Trace Distillery is an extraordinary barrel proof, uncut, unfiltered rye recipe bourbon. Weighing in at a hefty 134.5 proof, this small batch bourbon was aged for seven years on the sixth floor of Buffalo Trace’s Warehouse C, built by Colonel Taylor in 1881.
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