Bourbon

  • Holiday Cocktails from Hiram Walker

    Winter Slumber

    Ingredients:
    1 part whiskey or bourbon
    ½ part Hiram Walker pumpkin spice liqueur
    ¼ part chai
    1–½ part heavy whipping cream
    Cinnamon & sugar for rim garnish

    Instructions:
    Place liquids in a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake to blend and chill. Strain into a cocktail glass rimmed with cinnamon and sugar.

    Rocky Mountain Ginger Crisp

    Ingredients:
    1 part premium whiskey
    ½ part Hiram Walker gingerbread liqueur
    1-½ part apricot nectar
    1-½ part sparkling … Read more

  • Deadly Nightshade

    Name your poison! Named after a beautiful but deadly plant, this drink has a dark color that hints at something sinister.  But don’t worry, instead of using poisonous flowers or berries, we used black currant juice and black currant liqueur (also known as crème de cassis).… Read more

  • Black Maple Hill Bourbon Review

    ByDOTW Staff

    Black Maple Hill is a damn fine, 95-proof bourbon at a damn fine price. My friends and I call it “the one that smells like bananas,” but there’s more to it than its tropical nose.

    It starts out mellow on the tongue with a bit of a sweet, fruity taste and quickly brings on a little heat to let you know that, yes, this is Kentucky bourbon you’re drinking. The result is a solid, complex … Read more

  • Father’s Day Gift Guide

    ByDOTW Staff

    Looking for a Father’s Day gift that is both thoughtful and quick?

    These picks are unique liquors that stand out among other spirits of the same type. What better way to show Dad that you think he’s one of a kind.

    I’ve included multiple price ranges, but these were chosen for their taste and not their price tag.

    Here are a few liquor picks for the discerning Dad on your gift-shopping list:

    Single-Malt Scotch:
    Aberlour… Read more

  • Jim Beam Red Stag Bourbon Review

    ByDOTW Staff

    Red Stag is a black cherry bourbon by Jim Beam that just hit the market this month.

    I’ll admit that I was hesitant about the idea of a flavored bourbon, as I am quite protective of the spirit and didn’t want it to get the cough-syrup treatment.

    However, this bourbon was a pleasant surprise.

    It smells like real cherries with a backdrop of oak. It does have a sweet flavor, but that is balanced by … Read more

  • Derby Day Cocktails from Woodford Reserve

    Each year for the Kentucky Derby Woodford Reserve creates a limited edition $1000 Mint Julep Cup for collectors. The proceeds are donated to a charity associated with helping those involved in horse racing. More info on this years $1000 Mint Julep Cup and charity.

    If you didn’t get a cup, you can still enjoy the Kentucky Derby in style with these cocktails from Woodford Reserve.

    Woodford Reserve Mint Julep

    Ingredients:
    3-5 mint leaves
    1 teaspoon … Read more

  • The Regal Ransom Cocktail

    In preparation for the Kentucky Derby, I’ve created a cocktail named after the top contender—Regal Ransom.

    This drink accentuates some of the bourbon’s undertones. Mixing bourbon with a syrup of honey and pears brings out the spirit’s sweeter side. The tea and lemon balance the sweetness and compliment the oaky qualities of the bourbon. Overall, this cocktail lets the bourbon shine through while still giving you something light and refreshing.… Read more

  • Bourbon Lollipops

    ByThe Barkeep

    Bourbon on a stick, anyone?

    The folks at Lollyphile in San Francisco “put some sweetness in the sour mash” to provide the world with bourbon lollipops.

    The company also makes absinthe lollipops. (As well as maple bacon pops. Bacon is second only to booze, people.)
    Buy 4 for $10 … or 36 for $52!

    This is inspiring me to experiment with some boozy lollipop recipes myself.

    Lollyphile (via Liqurious)… Read more