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Bourbon is an acquired taste that many will never know. Bourbon Heritage Month
America’s Native Spirit Bourbon is celebrating heritage month. In August 2007, the United States Senate declared September as the National Bourbon Heritage Month. Bourbon whiskey is recognized by the United States Senate as a distinct American Whiskey. So join us in celebrating America’s original drink.
Facts about Bourbon
Bourbon has to be made in the United States
Can be made anywhere in the United States
Bourbon’s grain recipe has to be 51% corn
The rest can be any other grain
Most popular secondary grains are rye, wheat, and barley
Two popular kinds of bourbon are high rye and high wheat
High rye bourbon are bolder and spicier
High wheat bourbon are rare and have notes of salted caramel
Must be aged in new charred American oak barrels
There is no minimum time requirement for ageing
One year of ageing is recommended for smoother taste
It has to be distilled at under 160 proof or 80% ABV
Has to be under 125 proof to be aged in the barrel
Kentucky produces 95% of world’s bourbon
Ways to celebrate Bourbon Heritage Month
Bardstown in Kentucky will be celebrating Bourbon Heritage Month (Sept. 17,19) with ticketed events. (21+ only) Event starting Friday will be held on the Koetter Group Great Lawn. Bardstown, KY Festivals | Eventbrite
Paducah Kentucky also celebrates Bourbon Heritage Month with guided walking tours connecting participants to its Bourbon history and culture. Forgotten Spirits: Paducah’s Contributions to Bourbon Tickets, Multiple Dates | Eventbrite
Free whiskey walking tour (Sept. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29) Starting at Louisville Kentucky visitor center participants are requested to register online. Louisville Visitor Center : GoToLouisville.com
Black Americans in Bourbon Experience (Sept. 4, 11, 18, 25) – Held at the Frazier History Museum. Book your tour at fraziermuseum.org/unfiltered.
$5 Buck Bluegrass (Sept. 9, 16, 23 & 30) – Experience Louisville’s heritage through music and taste on the scenic Ohio River. Starting September 9, will be held every Thursday in September from 7-10 p.m. (21+ only) Tickets available at belleoflouisville.org/special-events.
Kentucky Southern Social (Sept. 16 -18) – This Bourbon lovers’ weekend at the Omni Louisville Hotel. Includes Old Forester 150th Anniversary Dinner, Speakeasy Dinner with Rabbit Hole founder Kaveh Zamanian, Angel’s Envy Cocktail Hour & bottle engraving, and fireside cocktails with Peerless owner Corky Taylor. More information can be found at kentuckysouthernsocial.com.
Louder Than Life (Sept. 23-26) Four Day Festival. Enjoy local Louisville restaurant foods and Bourbon brands. Also includes live music, see full lineups and ticket pricing here louderthanlifefestival.com.
Virtual Events and Tours
Don’t let Covid restrictions dampen your bourbon celebrations. Can’t make it in person enjoy some virtual events.
Below is a list of virtual events and dates
Virtual Events to Enjoy from Home
September 9 Wild Turkey : A Guided Bourbon Tasting Experience.
September 16 Woodford Reserve : How to master the perfect Old Fashioned
September 23 Old Forrester : Discover the 151-Year Legacy Behind the World’s first Bottled Bourbon
September 30 The Experimental Side of Bourbon and What’s Ahead https://cheersspiritsfromtheusa.com/au/
For more information on the events visit https://www.instagram.com/americanspiritsinaus/ or https://www.facebook.com/AmericanSpiritsinAus.
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AmysBar Bourbon Heritage Month Cocktail Picks
Easy to make, bourbon cocktails with flavors guaranteed to engage your pallet.
Celebrate the end of summer, and welcome fall with cocktails to remind us of bourbon history and its founders.
Bardstown Bubbler~ cocktail by Howard Keene, owner of the Kentucky Bourbon Marketplace and renowned Bourbon aficionado
Picture/Recipe Instagram Indianabourbon
Ingredients
- 2 oz. Kentucky Bourbon
- ¼ oz. Campari
- ¾ oz. Lemon juice
- ¾ oz. Simple syrup
- 2-3 oz. Sweet champagne
- 4 Dashes peach bitters
Instructions
Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
Add Bourbon, Campari, lemon juice, simple syrup, and peach bitters and stir just long enough to chill the liquid and combine ingredients.
Strain into a rocks glass over fresh ice
Top with a floating pour of sweet champagne.
Kentucky Sunset ~picture/recipe Basil Hayden
Ingredients
- 1 part Basil Hayden Bourbon Whiskey
- 3/4 part Lillet Rosé
- 3/4 part Martini & Rossi bitter liqueur
- Slice of fresh ginger
Instructions
Combine ingredients over ice in a mixing glass.
Stir thoroughly.
Strain into a chilled cocktail glass and serve up.
Garnish with a slice of fresh ginger atop drink.
Scofflaw~ A classic drink straight from Prohibition-era Paris.
Picture/Recipe Wild Turkey Bourbon
Ingredients
- 1.5 parts Wild Turkey Bourbon
- ½ part grenadine
- ¾ part dry vermouth
- ¾ fresh squeezed lemon juice
- Orange bitters
Instructions
Add all ingredients to a shaker with ice.
Shake or Stir
Strain into a coupe glass.
Garnish with orange peel.
The Reverend~ Cocktail named after the Father of Bourbon Elijah Craig
Picture/Recipe Elijah Craig Bourbon
Ingredients
- oz. Aperol
- 1 oz. Punt e Mes (Italian bitter vermouth)
- 1 Dash Orange Bitters
Instructions
Combine all ingredients in a mixing glass with ice.
Stir and pour into a stemmed cocktail glass.
Pomegranate Orange & Rosemary Bourbon Cocktail
Recipe/Picture Health Nut Nutrition
Ingredients
- 1.5 oz. Bourbon
- ½ orange chopped with skin on
- ¼ cup pomegranate seeds
- 1 sprig fresh rosemary
- 2-3 dashes of bitters
- 1 tsp. coconut sugar
Instructions
In a cocktail mixer add in all ingredients except for bourbon and muddle with a muddler or wood spoon until pomegranate seeds are mostly broken up.
Top with a few ice cubes, bourbon and top the lip on and shake well until outside it slightly frosted and cold.
Strain into a short cocktail glass with a large ice cube and serve.
Optional: You can garnish with some fresh rosemary, pomegranate seeds and a twist of orange zest.
“There’s no app for a bourbon buzz on a warm day in a cool, dark bar. The world will always want a drink.”
~Gillian Flynn
Enjoy Bourbon Responsibly ~Bourbon Heritage Month
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