Category Archives: Liquor

The Dude Does Abide

Posted on July 23, 2014 by theurbanllama

Dammit I missed it again! As a fan of the Coen Brothers’ films and devotee of their 1998 cult classic, “The Big Lebowski,” I’m thinking next year I have to check out Louisville’s homegrown Lebowski Fest. This year marked the … Continue reading →

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Lexington’s Blue Stallion Brewing Celebrates First Anniversary

Posted on July 21, 2014 by theurbanllama

It has been a fast year for Blue Stallion Brewing. Established in 2012, the Lexington brewery opened its production and tasting room on July 17, 2013. Within six months it was already undergoing a brewery expansion to add enough cooler … Continue reading →

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Forecastle Offers Fans A “Bourbon Universe” at Weekend Festival

Posted on July 20, 2014 by theurbanllama

Man the weather has been a bit of a bummer if you are attending the Forecastle Festival this weekend in Louisville. Friday it was rain, Saturday gloom, and Sunday isn’t looking much better. I recommend some of Kentucky’s finest bourbon … Continue reading →

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Alabama Cooperage to Craft Oak Barrels for Jack Daniel’s

Posted on July 13, 2014 by theurbanllama

Brown-Forman Corp., of Louisville, announced this week the opening of a new cooperage, or barrel maker,  in Trinity, Ala., about 60 miles southwest of Lynchburg, Tenn., home of the Jack Daniel’s distillery, that will craft an estimated 700 barrels per … Continue reading →

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Bourbon for Blood

Posted on May 28, 2014 by theurbanllama

If you are trying to raise money for a good cause in Kentucky, it’s never a bad idea to offer some fine sipping whiskey as an enticement. This was just the case last Thursday when I attended the finale of … Continue reading →

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Iowa Hawkeyes Named No. 1 Party School in America

Posted on January 11, 2014 by theurbanllama

As the adage goes, if you work hard enough at something success will follow – even if that something is partying. In Iowa City, Iowa, happy hour is a prospect that is taken very seriously, and for that reason Princeton … Continue reading →

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Thanks for the Bourbon Mr. Lee

Posted on August 3, 2013 by theurbanllama

There sure are some joyful spirits up in heaven shaking Elmer T. Lee’s hand and giving him a thankful slap on the back, as he was personally responsible for a goodly portion of the angels’ share of fine Kentucky bourbon … Continue reading →

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Amazing Eats at Havana Rumba in Louisville

Posted on July 4, 2013 by theurbanllama

After doing some enthusiastic consumption of bourbon at the Garage Bar, it was time to do some serious eating. I had already pushed our reservation back once by phone from the patio. It was such a nice night out and … Continue reading →

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Whiskey at the Garage Bar

Posted on July 1, 2013 by theurbanllama

I had friends in town from Washington, DC, last weekend, who were visiting family in Fort Knox. Karen and Travis needed a night out in civilization, and Maia and I definitely were ready for a moment away from our parental … Continue reading →

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A Seriously Delicious Bourbon Pork Chop

Posted on March 27, 2013 by theurbanllama

I’ve been in a cooking groove for the last week. The cold weather makes me want to stay inside where it’s warm, and having the oven on makes it even toastier. This is a twofer recipe. I wanted to use … Continue reading →

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