Tidbits and News - Fall 2019
Photo courtesy Old Forester
HISTORY IN A BOURBON BOTTLE
Old Forester has brought back 1910 Old Fine Whisky as part of their Whiskey Row Series. The whiskey is aged in a second, custom-made, heavily charred barrel between six and nine months—giving the expression a chocolatey taste. Other brands in the Whiskey Row Series includes Old Forester 1870 Original Batch and Old Forester 1897 Bottled in Bond. The Whiskey Row Series represents a time when the distillery suffered a fire that shut down the bottling line. From the fire, the whiskey that was ready to be bottled had to instead be stored in a second barrel until the bottling line was repaired. The resulting liquid, what’s today known as double barreled whiskey, did not taste like Old Forester, so it was presented as “Very Old Fine Whisky.” For retail locations: OldForester.com
Photo courtesy Babs Freibert
GET COZY IN VINTAGE LOG CABIN
Looking for a peaceful getaway or group retreat? Quiet your thoughts at Old Pond Place, a 20-acre haven with pond and 1850s-era log cabin, complete with modern kitchen and amenities. Nestled on Hidden Creek Road near the Jefferson/Oldham county line, the cabin has two bedrooms, two baths, two living rooms and a wraparound porch for entertaining or relaxing. Available for private and commercial rentals. Contact Babs Freibert, bwfreibert@gmail.com.
Photo courtesy Bourbon Barrel Foods
SOMETHING NEW: BLUEBERRY BOURBON JAM
Bourbon Barrel Foods has added a new flavor to their portfolio with Blueberry Bourbon & Cardamom Jam, produced in small batches by Joyce and Charlie, owners of Friends Drift Inn in Pikeville, using organic blueberries grown by Brushcreek Berries in Burkesville, Kentucky. BourbonBarrelFoods.com
Photos courtesy Dare to Care
MOBILE GROCERY STORE HITS THE ROAD
Dare to Care Food Bank and Kroger have a Zero Hunger Mobile Market, a single-aisle grocery store that will visit neighborhoods that have limited or no access to fresh fruits, vegetables and other nutritious foods. Customers can board the vehicle to shop for fresh produce and staple food items, and pay by debit card, credit card or EBT. The mobile market makes two stops daily on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays. DareToCare.org/mobilemarketlou
Photo courtesy Noche Mexican BBQ
HAVE A SPECIAL NIGHT AT NOCHE
With a mission to “eat, laugh, make memories and celebrate familia,” Noche Mexican BBQ has opened in the historic Cathedral at 1838 Bardstown Rd. Featuring a tribute to Dia de los Muertos, Noche offers authentic Mexican food like tacos, carnes, burritos, fajitas, antojitos, salads and smoked meats. A full bar offers handcrafted cocktails, wines and after-dinner cocktails. Open daily at 5pm. NocheMexicanBBQ.com
