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Bourbon

  1. structural issues
    The Rest of That Kentucky Bourbon Warehouse Collapsed on July 4Good timing, in a sense.
    By Chris Crowley
  2. environmental concerns
    Pour One Out for This Bourbon Barrel Collapse in KentuckyNearly 10,000 barrels came tumbling out of a Kentucky distillery warehouse last Friday.
    By Nikita Richardson
  3. booze bandits
    ‘Pappygate’ Bourbon Bandit Sentenced to 15 Years in PrisonThat’s just enough time to start aging some really nice whiskey to have ready for his release.
    By Chris Crowley
  4. pet projects
    Matthew McConaughey Is Wild Turkey’s New ‘Creative Director’He’s even going to be consulted on new products.
    By Chris Crowley
  5. stunt burgers
    Here’s a New Burger With an Actual Shot of Bourbon Stuck in the MiddleAnd there’s lots of bacon.
    By Clint Rainey
  6. Shortages
    The Now-Annual Tradition of Pappy Van Winkle Scaremongering Has BegunThe venerable distillery says to expect half as much of its bourbon this year.
    By Clint Rainey
  7. News You Can Booze
    Some Bourbon-Makers Are Down to Their Last Few BarrelsThe shortage could keep smaller companies from aging this year’s whiskey.
    By Clint Rainey
  8. Booze News
    A New Study Confirms We’re Entering a ‘Golden Age’ of BourbonIt expects investments totaling $800 million over the next five years.
    By Clint Rainey
  9. Bans
    Russia Sets Sights on Banning Kentucky BourbonPour one out for healthy diplomatic relations.
    By Hugh Merwin
  10. Pappy For Sale
    Here’s Where You Can Buy a Bottle of Pappy in New York … for $1,800What trains go to Midwood again?
    By Hugh Merwin
  11. Quote of the Day
    Now There Are Pappy Van Winkle Conspiracy TheoristsThe greatest trick Old Pappy ever played was convincing the world that someone stole 65 cases, or something.
    By Hugh Merwin
  12. Rye Bother
    Reward For Missing Pappy Van Winkle Bourbon Surges to $10,000Or, two bottles’ worth.
    By Hugh Merwin
  13. Stiff Drinks
    Authorites Closing in on Pappy Van Winkle ThiefExpect a “significant announcement” next Monday afternoon.
    By Hugh Merwin
  14. A Winkle in Time
    Pappy Van Winkle Seekers Waiting Hours for BourbonThey’re camped out outside the Liquor Barn.
    By Hugh Merwin
  15. Bourbon Bandits
    Pappy ‘Person of Interest’ Is High School Principal, Says He’sHubbard says he’s been wrongly fingered in connection to the theft of many, many fingers of the rare booze.
    By Hugh Merwin
  16. Bourbon Bandits
    Here’s a Person of Interest in the Case of the Stolen Pappy Van WinklePolice have ruled out Jim Beam and Jack Daniel.
    By Hugh Merwin
  17. Bourbon Bandits
    Someone Stole 65 Cases of Ultra-Rare Pappy Van Winkle WhiskeyThe worst-case scenario has just occurred.
    By Hugh Merwin
  18. Barrel Strength
    Master Distillers ‘Unity’ Is Probably the Only Bourbon You Need forAll auction proceeds will benefit Beam’s ALS-related charity.
    By Hugh Merwin
  19. Whiskey Wire
    Jack Daniel’s Expands Distillery; Jim Beam Brings BackA very important whiskey-news update.
    By Sierra Tishgart
  20. Obits
    Master Bourbon Distiller Elmer T. Lee Has DiedDon’t pour one out for him — drink one neat, maybe with a splash of water.
    By Hugh Merwin
  21. Bourbonpocalypse
    Don’t Freak Out or Anything, But There’s a Buffalo Trace ShortageEverybody just calm down.
    By Hugh Merwin
  22. Whiskey a Stay-Stay
    Scandal Causes Spike in Maker’s Mark SalesClassic PR “disaster.”
    By Sierra Tishgart
  23. Whiskey a Stay Stay
    Full Strength: Maker’s Mark Will Not Water Its Bourbon Down“And we’re sincerely sorry we let you down.”
    By Hugh Merwin
  24. Diluted
    Maker’s Mark Is Watering Down Its BourbonDon’t worry, they say, you won’t notice the difference between 84 and 90 proof.
    By Hugh Merwin
  25. Booze News
    Let the Great Pappy Van Winkle Shortage Begin (or Continue)Drink like Chang.
    By Hugh Merwin
  26. Neat
    Dave Wondrich Is Writing the Oxford Companion to Spirits and CocktailsYou’re going to need a bigger bookshelf.
    By Hugh Merwin
  27. Booze You Can Use
    Help Percy Street Pick a Barrel of BourbonThe tasting will be lead by “Mr. Four Roses” himself.
    By Collin Keefe
  28. Foodievents
    JG Domestic’s Bourbon Blast Goes All Month LongThe Iron Chef celebrates his drink of choice with tastings, happy hours and a dinner.
    By Collin Keefe
  29. Events
    Big Jones Plans Kentucky Tavern Winter’s Evening Jan. 25Big Jones serves up an old-fashioned tavern feast.
    By Michael Gebert
  30. Sweet Things
    Doughnuts and Single Barrel Bourbons: Two Great Tastes Going to Grace TogetherGrace is going out with a bang.
    By Hadley Tomicki
  31. Life Is But a Dram
    Where to Drink like Good ‘Ole U.S. Profiteers and ProstitutesBobby Green pleads a historical case for whiskey and rye.
    By Hadley Tomicki
  32. Neighborhood Watch
    Zip Fusion Fam Opens K-Town BBQ Downtown; FuXion Truck Finds a Home in Mid-CityJason Ha opens an all-you-can-eat joint and a food truck parks it.
    By Hadley Tomicki
  33. Openings
    Speakeasy-‘Speakloudly’ Planned for Avenue BA Mardi Gras–themed bar on top, and a bourbon bar on bottom.
    By Daniel Maurer
  34. Openings
    Thirsty Crow Bourbon Bar Opening in Former Stinker’s SpaceA hyper-specific spirit bar comes from Bigfoot Lounge’s owners.
    By Hadley Tomicki
  35. Foodievents
    Elijah Craig Coming to Raise Comme Ca’s Bar This SundayFour L.A. bartenders will compete with bourbon cocktails.
    By Hadley Tomicki
  36. Nightlife
    Bourbon Bar to Open Somewhere, SometimeOne Barrel Bar is planning to open “in the NYC area.”
    By Aileen Gallagher
  37. Cupmudgeonism
    Cupcakes + Wine = Our Heads Finally ExplodingYes, red velvets apparently go with Shiraz.
    By Daniel Maurer
  38. Booze News
    Brooklyn BourbonA new Carroll Gardens bar will feature 150 whiskeys and a ‘tight wine list.’
    By Daniel Maurer
  39. Mediavore
    What the Candidates Will Be Drinking in Kentucky; Judge to Make the Call onPresidential candidates should brush up on their bourbon knowledge before heading to Kentucky, a judge will decide the fate of a new Union Square restaurant today, and a new pizza tour bus rolls into town.
  40. VideoFeed
    Make PDT’s Bacon-Infused Old-fashioned at HomeVideo: Don Lee demonstrates PDT’s bacon-infused old-fashioned.
    By Jonah Green
  41. Mediavore
    Bobby Flay Enters the Burger Game; Serendipity 3 ReopensBobby Flay is entering the upscale-burger game with a chain of restaurants called Bobby’s Burger Palace. [GlobeSt.com via A Hamburger Today] Gossip Girl fanatics will be happy to know that Gilt has added Serena’s much-beloved grilled cheese with truffle oil to the bar menu. Only $50! [Zagat] Related: Is ‘Gossip Girl’ the Most Restauranty Show Since ‘Sex and the City’? The Times says the entrée is on its way out at restaurants all over the country, thanks to a loss of interest in “big, protein-laden main dishes.” [NYT]
  42. Mediavore
    Gordo Blog Better Than the Real Thing; Water Trend More RidiculousA true innovator has started a mock Gordon Ramsay blog with such posts as “What? Emeril’s boobs aren’t nice enough?” But when will someone step in to fill in the gaps at Chodoblog? [News Groper via Serious Eats] Related: Food Network, Emeril No Longer Feeling the Love No holiday parties at Chumley’s this year; according to the owner Steve Shlopak, the space has no ceiling and no floor. [NYO] Even after a top-chef shuffle and “showdown between Fiamma, L’Impero and Alto … all three places have come through recent turmoil, and the good news is that they’re better than they were before,” says Steve Cuozzo. [NYP]