by Jay Erisman, EQ Wine and Spirits Manager

Considering the wealth of American microdistilleries we carry at The Party Source, I suppose I should not have been surprised when a couple of amazing little bottles showed up on our doorstep from Bowling Green, Kentucky. But I was surprised–probably you heard my jaw when it hit the floor–not only to find an artisan distiller in Kentucky, but the first commercial red abisnthe in America. G0 Kentucky!

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by Jay Erisman, EQ Wine & Spirits Manager

The great Buffalo Trace Distillery in Frankfort, Kentucky, changed their name in 1999 from the George T. Stagg Distillery to Buffalo Trace. But in fact, for much of the 20th century they were popularly called the Ancient Age Distillery, due to their flagship brand. Ancient Age Bourbon is one of those old-school Bourbons that your grandfather drank, but it has always been excellent whiskey. The top of the line is Ancient Ancient Age, or “Triple-A” for short. It’s bottled at 10 years and 86 proof, and is not sold outside Kentucky. It’s long been a favorite of mine and many Bourbon lovers–writer Jim Murray is one noted adherent–but now there is possibly the best triple-A yet, available only at The Party Source. That would be our latest Private Barrel, the first ever Ancient Ancient Age single barrel bottling.

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How do you make the very best Mint Julep?
 
I am hosting my very first Kentucky Derby Party this year. My problem is that I don't know how to make the perfect mint julep.  I want to know how to make the perfect one.  If I get this down, I'm sure my party will be a success.  I hope you can help me with this.  I am very excited to be hosting this party, but I'm a little nervous about my mint juleps.  PLEASE HELP!
Thanks,
Pam
 
Hi Pam-
Jay Dickerson, Resident Bar Chef at EQ @ The Party Source says the perfect mint julep is not so much a formula, but “ceremony”.  (more…)

Class Type: Tasting
Instructor: Drew Kulsveen
$20.00

You may know Drew Kulsveen and his father, Master Distiller Even (pronounced “Evan”) Kulsveen, from their sensational portfolio of small batch Bourbons and Ryes, including Noah’s Mill, Vintage Rye, and Rowan’s Creek. Over the past decade they have put forth great effort to restore the old Willett distillery near Bardstown to its original state and later this year, Kentucky Bourbon Distillers will welcome visitors from all over the world. The renovated distillery is sure to produce some of the most exciting new whiskeys of the 21st century when it opens, but for now you can whet your palate with a tasting of six mouthwatering Kentucky bourbons.