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Glass, while appearing to be smooth and impermeable, has microscopic valleys that can be used to hold flavoring elements. Bartenders regularly use this concept, washing with Absinthe, Vermouth or other spirits. This technique holds smoke, affecting the nose of the cocktail.

Mis-en-place:

¼ lb Smoking wood of choice, in a heat-resistant dish.
Brulee torch
Cocktail or Coupe Glass

Use torch to smoke wood. Invert glass over smoke, for 3-5 seconds. Glass storage lasts for 15 minutes at most.

In a tin:

2 oz. Maker’s 46
½ tsp Dumante Pistachio liqueur
Ice

Shake well. Strain into primed glass. Rim glass with cinnamon stick. Serve without the stick, au naturel.

For maximum effect, use only the cleanest ice one can find as a needy product will mask the flavor profile.
Recipe and article by BourbonBlog.com‘s Mixologist and Beverage Consultant Stephen Dennison

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First Lady Jane Beshear today unveiled the first of a series of brown highway signs that will direct visitors along the Kentucky Bourbon Trail to the famed distillers of the Kentucky Distillers’ Association.

“Today we celebrate a signature industry that has helped define Kentucky’s unique heritage for more than 200 years,” Mrs. Beshear said during an unveiling ceremony at the Jim Beam Brands distillery in Frankfort.

Mrs. Beshear also delivered Gov. Steve Beshear’s proclamation of September as “Bourbon Heritage Month” in Kentucky – celebrating the Commonwealth’s distinction as the birthplace of bourbon and undisputed world leader in bourbon production.

“Kentucky bourbon is an economic mainstay for our Commonwealth,” Mrs. Beshear said. “The distilling industry is responsible for nearly 10,000 jobs with an annual payroll of $442 million and annual tax revenue of $125 million. Kentucky’s distilled exports reach more than 125 countries and amount to more than $1 billion a year.”

Seventeen new brown highway signs, upgraded with the Kentucky Bourbon Trail designation, will direct visitors to the distilleries of Maker’s Mark, Jim Beam, Heaven Hill, Woodford Reserve, Wild Turkey and Four Roses in central Kentucky.

“The annual Kentucky Bourbon Festival already draws visitors from around the world every September,” Mrs. Beshear said. “Thousands more will be coming to Kentucky for the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games. Maker’s Mark is a sponsor of the games, and the Kentucky Bourbon Trail will be a natural and unique attraction for our visitors.”

Eric Gregory, president of the Kentucky Distillers’ Association (KDA), which created and coordinates the Kentucky Bourbon Trail, thanked the Governor and Mrs. Beshear for their continued partnership and support of the Commonwealth’s signature bourbon industry.

“Kentucky bourbon is an integral part of the state’s tourism and economic development success,” EGregory said. “Our legendary distilleries are breaking attendance records every year. These new signs will help direct more travelers to our members’ historic facilities and provide a significant boost to their local communities and economies.”

Mrs. Beshear also announced today that the Kentucky Bourbon Trail already has shattered last year’s record number of people who visited every distilleries and returned a completed “Passport” to the KDA. Last year’s record was 2,966; through Monday, that number for 2010 was 3,797 – and counting. Every visitor who completes the Kentucky Bourbon Trail receives a commemorative T-shirt from the KDA.

In addition to noting the importance of Kentucky’s distilling industry to the Kentucky economy, Gov. Beshear’s proclamation commends the industry for its “continued efforts to promote responsible consumption of alcohol and to eliminate drunk driving and underage drinking.”

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The syrup mentioned in BourbonBlog.com‘s article and creation “Maker’s and Coke, Reengineered” can also be used in a tertiary, or balancing approach. This simple infusion recipe brings a balance to the infusion that is ‘good out of the bottle.’ Shaken, served up. Pretty garnish. Done.

For the syrup:

1 part Coca-cola
1 part Sugar

Bring Coke to a simmer, dissolve sugar. Allow to relax until at room temperature. Store, refrigerated, 2 weeks.

1 lb Blueberries, picked
1.75 L Vodka (we used Vikingfjord Vodka or Tito’s Handmade Vodka)

Empty the vodka out of the bottle until it is at 70% capacity, visual measurement. Add blueberries. Fill with simple syrup. Let sit for 5 days and serve.

- Article and recipe by BourbonBlog.com‘s Mixologist/Beverage Consultant Stephen Dennison

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Kentuckians like Texans and vice versa. Perhaps it’s because we gave them Daniel Boone at the Alamo, or that they gave us chili (the average Kentuckian’s favorite [it’s not Kentucky burgoo] meal.) I’d honestly bet that it’s because we share the same soda- Big Red.

This stuff has traditionally been released to select states, yet it’s a prominent part of the culinary landscape in these places. Now, you can actually order Big Red from their website from where you live.  I personally was bottle fed this soda- red, yet not a crème. It is simply described as “Red,” to be truthful.

Next, we will show a familiar recipe that illustrates the use of a soda simple syrup in a culinary role. This will be based in part upon our last two articles from the Maker’s 46 series including our Blueberry/Coca-Cola Infusion and Maker’s and Coke Reengineered. We wish that you like the technique and will like using it with some of your possess local soda selections.

For the Syrup:

1 part Big Red or local soda variation
1 part Sugar

Bring Soda to a boil. Add sugar and dissolve. Let sit to room temperature. Store refrigerated, up to two weeks. Combine:

1 part Soda Syrup
1 part water
1 part white vinegar

Warm till just below simmer.

Add: 1 medium onion, yellow, sliced.

Cover.

Let sit overnight. Serve.

Recipe and article by BourbonBlog.com‘s cook/Mixlogist Stephen Dennison

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DeGroff Delight, by Dale DeDeGroff

Ingredients:

Chopped Peaches (about three chunks)
2 slices of lemon
fresh mint
dash of simple syrup
1 and 1/4 oz. Maker’s Mark Bourbon

Instructions:

Shake very difficult. Pour over ice in a rocks glass and garnish with a sprig of mint.

This recipe was originally created to celebrated Maker’s Mark’s 50th Anniversary in 2004. Maker’s Mark sent this recipe to Maker’s Mark Ambassadors in February of 2004 along with a copy of a proclamation from Kentucky Gov. Ernie Fletcher declaring February 12, 2004 as Maker’s Mark Day. On February 26, 1954 the first batch of Maker’s Mark was hand crafted by Bill Samuels, Sr. at what is now known as the Maker’s Mark Distillery in Loretto, Kentucky. Bill Samuels Jr., President of Maker’s Mark, shares the story of Maker’s Mark and its heritage in this two part BourbonBlog.com episode, recorded at his office in the distillery.

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Bols Genever just celebrated a launch party in Nashville at the Holland home. Dutch Owner Cees and his business partner Terrell welcomed the the Lucas Bols USA team as well as 75 revelers with classic cocktails and Dutch fare. Following are the cocktail recipes that were served at the event.

In 1664, Luca Bols started the production of Genever. In 1820, it perfected its Genever recipe. In 1870, Genever outsold Gin in the U.S. by six to one. Prior to the 1900s, Genever is mentioned in every major cocktail book and listed as its possess spirit category. Today Lucas Bols brings back the 1820 recipe of Bols Genever for the bartenders of today as they recreate the classic cocktails along with new ones.

Improved Gin Cocktail:

1 1/2 oz Bols Genever
1/4 oz Combier Royale
1/8 oz gomme syrup
4 dashes Fee’s lemon bitters
coupe glass rinsed with Le Tourment Vert absinthe

White Manhattan:

2 oz Bols Genever
1 oz Dolin Blanc Vermouth
1/4 oz Maraska Maraschino cordial
2 dashes Fees whiskey Barrel-Aged bitters
2 dashes home orange bitters

Bols Old-Fashioned:

2 oz Bols Genever
1/4 oz gomme syrup
muddled lemon and orange twists
4 dashes Angostura bitters

Holland home:

1 1/2 oz Bols Genever
3/4 oz Noilly Prat Dry Vermouth
1/2 oz fresh lemon juice
1/4 oz Maraska maraschino codial
4 dashes Fees lemon bitters

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At BourbonBlog.com, we’ve found a way to receive ready for football season tailgating party that includes both Bourbon and beer. Remember our possess Beer, Bourbon and BBQ cocktail creation? Once again, two of those B’s make a good team.Entering the field is another “B”-  Basil Hayden.

The sweet tartness of frozen lemonade and the spicy, warming finish of Basil Hayden’s will make this End Zone a welcomed surprise for your guests.

Basil Hayden’s End Zone Recipe, created by Steve Cole

Ingredients for 1 Pitcher (12 Glasses):

* 12 parts Basil Hayden’s Bourbon
* 36 parts Light Beer
* 12 parts Frozen Lemonade
* Garnish: 12 Lemon Wedges

Preparation for 1 Pitcher (Makes 12 Glasses):

1. Mix every ingredients well in a pitcher.
2. To serve, pour into a highball glass over ice.
3. Garnish with a lemon wedge.

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September is National Bourbon Heritage Month, which means you have an even better reason to celebrate Bourbon for an entire month. At BourbonBlog.com, we do it every month and we encourage you to as well.

Wild Turkey tells us that have put a unique take on three of the most iconic whiskey cocktails–the Manhattan, the Old Fashioned and the Whiskey Sour–to commemorate National Bourbon Heritage Month. Wild Turkey Bourbon, at 101 proof, delivers a deeper, richer flavor that fits perfectly with these cocktails below. Each cocktail evokes the perfectly balanced profile that has made these drinks real classics, while tweaking them to surprise even a seasoned cocktail enthusiast.

The Manhattan 101

Ingredients:

1 3/4 ounces Wild Turkey Bourbon
1/3 ounce dry vermouth
1/3 ounce sweet vermouth
1 thin slice fresh ginger
3 mint leaves
1/2 tsp powdered sugar
Dash aromatic bitters

Muddle ginger, mint, powdered sugar and bitters in a cocktail shaker. Add Wild Turkey Bourbon, vermouth and ice. Shake and strain into a chilled glass.

The Old Fashioned 101

Ingredients:

1 1/3 ounce Wild Turkey Bourbon
1/2 ounce apple cider
3 sage leaves
1 pinch of saffron
1 tsp brown sugar
2 orange twists
1 tsp orange zest
1 fresh cherry
1 ounce Amaretto

Slice cherry from top to bottom five times around pit, and soak in a cup of Amaretto. Muddle cider, sage, saffron, brown sugar, orange twists and zest together in glass. Add Wild Turkey Bourbon and stir. Strain and serve over ice, garnish with Amaretto-soaked cherry.

The Whiskey Sour 101

Ingredients:

1 1/2 ounces Wild Turkey Bourbon
1/2 ounce fresh squeezed grapefruit juice
1/2 ounce fresh squeezed lime juice
1/2 ounce honey
1 fresh cherry
1 ounce Wild Turkey American Honey
Dollop of egg white

Slice cherry from top to bottom five times around pit, and soak in a cup of Wild Turkey American Honey. Combine Wild Turkey Bourbon, grapefruit juice, lime juice and honey in a cocktail shaker. Froth egg white and add a dollop to the mixture. Shake and serve over ice. Garnish with Wild Turkey American Honey-soaked cherry.

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This is a tale of unexpected dichotomy in both distilling technique and pairing expectations. The subject matter spirit geeks find a childish pleasure in along with a video series to comlpiment this pairing of Maker’s 46 and the Chisum Filtered Cigar.

My story begins with the standard whisky tasting. I find it helpful to forget every that I think I know of a particular spirit home’s signature and like to approach each tasting with fresh eyes, so to talk. Only then do I compare the new offering of Maker’s 46 to the past. So now, the notes on Makers 46…

Nose: Solid alcohol prevalence. Vanilla. Oak- medium strong. Familiar bourbon backnotes of caramel, light five spice and cocoa. Interesting, as vanilla is usually accompanied by sweetness as a primary tone. I didn’t receive that here.

Palate: Clean, light texture. Activation of the middle-tongue, with light activation to the sides. The nose carries through to the palate, with the vanilla/spice becoming prevalent.

Finish: This is where the magic happens, most unexpectedly. Normally, denser spirits will keep to what I call a ‘long finish.’ Through a variety of reasons, you can still taste a certain density of the spirit for 5 minutes afterwards. The oak becomes of primary prevalence, along with the vanilla/spice. Interesting. The lighter, more alcohol prevalent spirits always finish ‘clean.’ Not the case here.

I was reminded of an old technique called ‘priming the palate.’ This seems to be the perfect spirit for that application. Indeed, perfect for pairing inversely (or a to-and-fro variation.)

Inspired by the spirit, the team at Bourbonblog.com decided to pair with a new filtered tiny cigar which has recently been released - the Chisom by Farmer’s Tobacco of Cynthiana, Kentucky. Smelling the sweet leaf and noting definite tones of cocoa and maple syrup with a back-note of sher bidi spice, we knew we were getting ourselves into something good.

The balance of sweetness and restriction of tannins in the Chisum played well against the alcohol prevalence and barrel characteristic- a very nice contrast indeed. We also found the complimentary pairing of vanilla and brown sugar between the two products worth noting.

I was reminded of opera, the harmony of high pitches and low pitches married through a common harmony. Quite unexpected, yet quite exceptional.

And now for the first two videos in a documentary called “Seed to Smoke” spotlighting Farmer’s Tobacco 

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Seed to Smoke Part 2

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Article by BourbonBlog.com’s  cook/Mixologist Stephen Dennison

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Kick off September and “Bourbon Heritage Month” in the Bluegrass with a Labor Day holiday visit to one of the Commonwealth’s signature Bourbon distilleries.

“We’re extremely proud of the difficult-working men and women who have crafted the world’s finest Bourbons for generations,” Eric Gregory, president of the Kentucky Distillers’ Association tells BourbonBlog.com.

“We can’t think of a better way to honor them – and our nation’s only native spirit – than a visit to the Kentucky Bourbon Trail during the Labor Day holiday weekend.”

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Four Roses, Lawrenceburg – Open Saturday, Sept. 4, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (last tour at 3 p.m.) Closed Sunday, Sept. 5. Open Monday, Sept. 6, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (last tour at 3 p.m.)

Heaven Hill, Bardstown – Open Saturday, Sept. 4, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (last full tour at 3:30 p.m.) Open Sunday, Sept. 5, noon to 4 p.m. (last tour begins at 3 p.m.) Open Monday, Sept. 6, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (last full tour at 3:30 p.m.)

Jim Beam, Clermont – Open Saturday, Sept. 4, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Open Sunday, Sept. 5, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Open Monday, Sept. 6, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Maker’s Mark, Loretto – Open Saturday, Sept. 4, 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Open Sunday, Sept. 5, 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Open Monday, Sept. 6, 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Wild Turkey, Lawrenceburg – Tours Saturday, Sept. 4, at 9 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 2:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. Gift store will be open from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Closed Sunday, Sept. 5. Open Monday, Sept. 6, with tours at 9 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 2:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. Gift store will be open from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Woodford Reserve, Versailles – Tours Saturday, Sept. 4, at 10 a.m., 11 a.m., noon, 1 p.m., 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. Gift store will be open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tours Sunday, Sept. 5, at 1 p.m., 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. Closed Monday, Sept. 6.

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