Give It A Shot – Jefferson’s Small Batch Bourbon

When we’re not tasting beer apparently we seem to have a soft spot for bourbon and that’s exactly what we’ll be trying today. Jefferson’s small batch bourbon is distilled by McLain and Kyne using limestone water from Kentucky. What does “Very Small Batch Bourbon” actually mean? Well instead of selecting 200-300 barrels…

ByAboutBeveragesMarch 9, 20120Comments

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Give It A Shot – Paddleford Creek Bourbon

Bourbon is the beverage of choice for the podcast today and what better way to celebrate our love for the oak aged libation than with our first video! We were intially going to make the podcast on Thursday be our first video feature, but we couldn’t wait. Paddleford Creek is a small batch…

ByAboutBeveragesJanuary 18, 20122Comments

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Give It A Shot – Knob Creek Single Barrel Reserve

What can the folks over at Jim Beam possibly do with their line of bourbons that hasn’t been done already? How about Knob Creek Single Barrel Reserve. Yes that’s right. The distillers have decided to give us a nine year aged cask strength bourbon to sink our palates into. Will it…

ByAboutBeveragesApril 19, 20112Comments

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Give It A Shot – Buffalo Trace Bourbon

Today on the podcast we will be hitting the bourbon trail once again and trying another…. well, you know. Keith had finally finished his bottle of Bulleit and wanted to try something different, yet still stay cost conscious. Let’s find out if he made a good choice. Enjoy!

ByAboutBeveragesApril 5, 20110Comments

Give It A Shot – Dave’s Ultimate Manhattan

In this podcast we decided to give a shot to the Ultimate Manhattan Recipe posted by our very own Dave’s “So Cal” Blog. To our surprise the colors and flavors of this drink are very seasonally appropriate. With that being said, we don’t care what season it is we will be making it…

ByAboutBeveragesNovember 19, 20100Comments

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Dave’s “So Cal” Blog – Ultimate Manhattan

I highly recommend this as a Top 10 Fall Cocktail. Keith and Andrew, I want you to “Give It a Shot” and let me know... Dave's Ultimate Manhattan Ingredients: 2 1/2 oz Makers Mark Bourbon Whiskey 1 oz Sweet Vermouth 1 dash Regans' Orange Bitters No. 6 1 splash Maraschino juice (a historical tip from the UC Special) 1 whole Maraschino…

ByAboutBeveragesSeptember 29, 20100Comments

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More bourbon mixed drinks with Bulleit

I was doing a little more research on the Bulleit Bourbon we tried during our podcast and found this video with Hollis Bulleit. She is the daughter of Tom Bulleit maker of this wonderful spirit. The interview is with Claire Thomas of The Kitchy Kitchen and Whitney Adams of Brunellos Have More Fun. …

ByAboutBeveragesJuly 29, 20100Comments

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Give It A Shot – Four Pack of Bourbons

It is time once again for our “Give It A Shot” podcast where we share with you, our valued listener, something we discovered that needs to be shared immediately. If you have any ideas for future episodes of “Give It A Shot” please don’t hesitate to contact us. You can always send us…

ByAboutBeveragesJuly 2, 20100Comments

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AboutBeverages.com Podcast: Episode 17 – Bourbon Mixed Drinks

Welcome to episode 17 of the AboutBeverages.com Podcast! In this installment we don’t waste any time and get right to the tasting room where we will be trying five different bourbon based mixed drinks. In order of appearance they are the highball, mint julep, bourbon sour, manhattan, and midnight cowboy. Enjoy!

ByAboutBeveragesMay 28, 20100Comments

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Give It A Shot – George Dickel Special Barrel Reserve

It is time once again for our “Give It A Shot” podcast where we share with you, our valued listener, something we discovered that needs to be shared immediately. As always, we would love to hear from you! Let us know about something that you have had recently and we will be happy to…

ByAboutBeveragesMay 4, 20100Comments

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