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Parker's Heritage 27 Year Old Small Batch Bourbon

May 28: K&L Presents Heaven Hill Distilleries Tasting at Wood & Vine

By thirstyinla On May 25, 2011 · 1 Comment · In Events, Tastings
On Saturday, May 28th, K&L Wine Merchants presents a special tasting event, featuring the whiskies of Heaven Hill Distilleries. Andie Brokaw will lead guests through a tasting of legendary Master Distiller Parker Beam’s acclaimed whiskies, including the Parker's Heritage 27 Year Old Small Batch Bourbon and the Rittenhouse Very Rare 25 Year Old Straight Rye Whiskey.
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Get It If You Can: Jefferson’s Presidential Select 17 Year Old Bourbon

By mixpoursip On May 17, 2011 · 2 Comments · In Reviews
Jefferson’s Presidential Select 17 Year Old, 1991 expression is a remarkable whiskey that will appeal to aficionados of quality bourbon but also to those who possess a love and knowledge of vintage single malts, particularly of Speyside single malts.
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Get It While You Can: Private Barrel Buffalo Trace at 1933 Group

By thirstyinla On February 15, 2011 · 1 Comment · In Events
1933 Group has acquired an exclusive barrel of bourbon from Buffalo Trace, hand-selected during a visit to the famed distillery in Frankfort, Kentucky. Precious bottles of the private barrel bourbon will be allocated to both locations of Bigfoot Lodge (Los Feliz and West) and The Thirsty Crow.
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October 23: Bourbon Grand Tasting at Seven Grand

By thirstyinla On October 21, 2010 · 3 Comments · In Events, Tastings
With Los Angeles weather skipping fall and heading straight into rainy winter, what better way to keep warm than by spending an evening tasting some of the nation’s best bourbons? This Saturday, October 23rd, Liquor.com is hosting a Bourbon Grand Tasting, a gathering dedicated to drinking and learning about America’s Native Spirit. For the Grand [...]
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Whisky Live LA 2010 at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel

By thirstyinla On October 9, 2010 · 1 Comment · In Events, Tastings
On Wednesday, October 13th, Whisky Live LA invites Angelenos to taste whiskies from all over the world in a luxurious setting in the heart of Beverly Hills. Now in its second year, Whisky Live LA has moved from the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium to the Beverly Wilshire Hotel, located at the intersection of Rodeo Drive [...]
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A Wild Turkey Celebration of National Bourbon Heritage Month

By thirstyinla On September 19, 2010 · Add Comment · In Events
This weekend has been an especially memorable one for Wild Turkey, thanks to Friday’s induction of Associate Distiller Eddie Russell into the Kentucky Bourbon Hall of Fame. The prestigious honor is part of the Kentucky Bourbon Festival, which concludes its six-day celebration of America’s Native Spirit today. Even if you didn’t make it to Bardstown [...]
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Bigfoot Lodge West Steps It Up with New Cocktail and Whiskey Menus

By michaelscot On August 29, 2010 · Add Comment · In Events, Reviews, Tastings
Good friend and fellow imbiber Scot checks out the newly expanded cocktail menu and whiskey selection at Bigfoot Lodge West.
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Maker’s 46: History in the Dipping

By thirstyinla On July 5, 2010 · 2 Comments · In Events, Tastings
By any standard, Bill Samuels Jr. has done a remarkable job of carrying on his parents’ legacy during his 35-year tenure as President of Maker’s Mark. Not long after Samuels assumed the company’s reins in 1975, Maker’s Mark experienced double digit growth for the first time. Under his leadership, the brand expanded beyond its home [...]
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July 4th: A Spirited Celebration of the Red, White and Blue

By thirstyinla On July 3, 2010 · Add Comment · In Uncategorized
The Fourth of July has arrived, and that means fireworks, barbecues, picnics, and plenty of drinks to toast our nation’s 234th birthday. Everyone has their own favorites and traditions when they’re celebrating Independence Day, but following are a few cocktail suggestions that are sure to liven up any gathering. And where better to begin than [...]
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June 30: Whiskey Social at Wilshire Restaurant

By thirstyinla On June 8, 2010 · Add Comment · In Events, Tastings
Following the recent launch of its Cocktail Culture Thursdays, Wilshire Restaurant is furthering its push into the craft cocktails and spirits realm with the inaugural Whiskey Social, taking place on Wednesday, June 30. Executive Chef Andrew Kirschner and Sasha Petraske protégé Alex Straus have teamed up to present a multi-course tasting dinner paired with exclusive, [...]
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