Cocktails
September 5, 2023
Creative costumes, horror flicks, thrills and chills — there’s a lot to love about Halloween. However, when it comes to spirits, we know where to find the good stuff, and, no, it’s not in your neighborhood cemetery. Instead, head to your bar cart this holiday and host not just any old Halloween party but a Halloween spirits-tasting party.
Keep reading for a little spooky inspiration, tips on how to pair your favorite Halloween candy with your favorite bourbons, and more.
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July 12, 2023
If you are a bourbon or whiskey enthusiast, you've likely noticed that whiskey collecting has become a hot hobby. This has led to higher prices and harder-to-find bottles that just a few years ago were populating shelves across the country. You might even do some whiskey collecting yourself.
So, we want to ask (and maybe provide an answer to), "Should I collect or drink my whiskey?" Let's have some fun.
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June 20, 2023
Kentucky bourbon whiskey, straight rye whiskey, and whiskey whiskey–there are many variations of everyone’s favorite brown spirit available in every liquor store and bar in the country. But have you ever stopped and really considered the differences? This advanced guide to bourbon, whiskey, and rye will teach you everything you need to know to drink like a pro.
And, even if you already know the basics, we hope you’ll learn something new and appreciate what’s in your glass even more.
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May 2, 2018
Whether you love the Kentucky Derby for the people-watching (those hats!) or the horse racing, one thing is certain: The derby’s signature mint julep drink is the best tradition of all.
The mint julep is a combination of bourbon, mint, sugar, and water, served over heaps of crushed ice in a signature silver or pewter cup. Although the race itself may last only a couple of minutes, derby fans keep sipping their mint juleps long into the afternoon.
Curious about the history of this favorite Southern libation? Then read on.
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June 22, 2018
Ice seems like the simplest, most basic accessory for bourbon. You turn on the tap, fill the ice tray, put it in the freezer, and take it out when you want to chill your whiskey. Easy, right?
Wrong. Over the past few years, mixologists have led us through an ice exploration. Turns out, there is a “right” kind, and it can make or break your whiskey drink. This is why we put together an ice primer. May your bourbon never suffer another ice faux pas again.
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November 20, 2019
Holidays are made for bourbon, and there’s no one who knows that better than the team at Lux Row Distillers.
Nearly two years after the distillery opened in Bardstown, Kentucky, the staff has formed a kind of bourbon family. Working together to make the finest bourbon in the land generates a certain camaraderie.
Here are a few favorite holiday traditions from the Lux Row team.
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November 24, 2021
Cold weather, family, and the holidays–the winter presents many opportunities to enjoy an excellent bourbon whiskey cocktail, so we collected these winter-approved cocktail recipes that should help keep you warm and happy over the next couple of months.
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