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Join us Wednesday !
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Good Barbacks Are Hard To Find..
“I have rarely encountered a job that requires the mental and physical dexterity of a barback. On paper, it looks incredibly simple; a barback washes glassware, stocks bar supplies, cleans everything, and ensures that the bartender has what he needs to go about the business of making the bar (and the staff) as much money as possible. That description does very little to describe the specifics of what a barback is expected to do. What a barback actually does can be summed up in one word: everything.”
Navy Strength Gin is In !
“By the end of 2012, three versions of the hearty gin will be available. The first out of the gate is, in a twist, an American product: Perry’s Tot, released last December by the New York Distilling Company, of Brooklyn. Royal Dock Gin, made by the same British company that produces Hayman’s Old Tom Gin, is expected to arrive in April. And Plymouth, arguably the most famous of the navy strength gins, is set for a late summer launch”
CNN : 10 Classic American Experiences #6 Bourbon Distillery Tour
In 1964, the U.S. Congress decreed bourbon a “distinctive product of the United States,” and established rules that distillers must abide by in order to earn the privilege to label their whiskeys as such.
Bourbon is also the base of three of America’s most definitive cocktails: the old fashioned, mint julep and whiskey sour.
Anyone who likes a good drink should tour a distillery so that they can better appreciate the industrious care that goes into this distinct whiskey.
You can knock out six distilleries in two days by embarking on the Kentucky Bourbon Trail, which covers Four Roses, Heaven Hill, Jim Beam, Maker’s Mark, Wild Turkey and Woodford Reserve.
Were offically a USBG Chapter, Join the Kentucky Chapter now !
We have been operating as an independent guild for around 4 years. But today we officially joined the USBG as a chapter. Come join us. Follow the link and become a USBG member in Kentucky.
Sidney Frank is throwing a kick off party for Harvest at the Muhammad Ali Center Thursday. Should be a good time. If you wanna go you need to RSVP by tomorrow.
It benefits Farm Aid which is pretty cool in our book.
Recipe Spotlight : Kyle Higgins of Basa
Agave Americana
- 2 ounce Danzantes “Los Nahuales” Reposado Mezcal
- 1/2 ounce Campari
- 3/4 ounce Lemon Juice
- 1/2 ounce Ginger Syrup
Prep : Muddle orange and lime wedge. Shake well with mint. Double strain.
Glassware : Coupe
Garnish : Orange Swath
Bourbon Academy Spring 2012
If you haven’t been through the Bourbon Academy yet…now’s your chance… Come enhance your appreciation of bourbon and increase your knowledge of Kentucky whiskey products at The Filson Bourbon Academy. This educational seminar is supported by the Kentucky Distillers Association and the Louisville Convention and Visitors Bureau. This eight-hour course will take place on Saturday, March 3 at The Filson Historical Society. The class will be led by The Filson’s bourbon historian, Mike Veach, an inductee into the Bourbon Hall of Fame. The Academy is limited to 25 students, with a cost of $100 for the day-long session and box lunch. Please call The Filson to make your reservation at (502) 635-5083 or visit us online at filsonhistorical.org. Please reserve your spot by February 28. Reservations are required.
Kentucky Congressman Yarmuth talks Bourbon with The Washington Post
Why is Bourbon taxed more per proof gallon, than imports ? Our nations authentic spirit is being taxed over 5x as much as imported non-American products ? This just doesn’t add up. We love having a wide range of diverse spirits being imported to the U.S., yet Bourbon should be taxed at the same rate as imports. Arguably less than..
Michael Rubel bartender and co-owner of The Silver Dollar comments on Bottled in Bond Bourbon & rye. He also comments on what the effect to the market would be if there was a release of Old Overholt at 100 proof.
I know we would love to see this happen at the Kybarguild.
Join the facebook group below if you think so as well.
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Release-Old-Overholt-At-100-Proof/190145031025700
Bols Genever Seminar Photos
Some snapshots from the Bols Genever seminar, this is a link to the Flikr. You can also find these photos on Facebook under our facebook profile “KY Bartenders Guild”. If you haven’t added us what are you waiting for…….
KBG Ron Zacapa Event @ MEAT January, 12th 2012
Photos of the Zacapa event at MEAT. Part of the KBG spirit feature series.
Come join us on February the 13th for a great afternoon with Bols & Tal Nadari.
