#bourbon

I don't know how they're going to correct for the market crash they've seen in the past couple of years. The bourbon bubble seems like it has completely burst and it will be interesting to watch the effects on Kentucky's economy in the years to come as millions of barrels of bourbon no one wants can't be sold to make up for all the energy and capital that went into them.

We've got an Amaro inspired Boulevardier cocktail that combines a Rye Whiskey, Amaro Nonino and Cinzano Vermouth featured on CTV's The Social.

Mix equal parts Knob Creek (or other Bourbon), Campari and Carpano Antica in a large glass jar or other suitable storage vessel. Add about 1lb of 100% Natural Hardwood Charcoal, cut into smaller pieces if needed. Let sit in a cool, dark place for 7-10 days. Start tasting around day 5 and see what you like best. Strain the mixture through a coffee filter multiple times (use a fresh one each time) until most of the sediment has been removed. This is the most painful part of the process, but the end product will be more than worth it.

Mix equal parts Knob Creek (or other Bourbon), Campari and Carpano Antica in a large glass jar or other suitable storage vessel. Add about 1lb of 100% Natural Hardwood Charcoal, cut into smaller pieces if needed. Let sit in a cool, dark place for 7-10 days. Start tasting around day 5 and see what you like best. Strain the mixture through a coffee filter multiple times (use a fresh one each time) until most of the sediment has been removed. This is the most painful part of the process, but the end product will be more than worth it.

An original. Spawned from a gentleman who loved bitter-heavy rye cocktails and anything with a bad ass name. In fact name was more important than cocktail. To accommodate, I designed this fun, boozy, black manhattan twist with the most bad ass name I could think of.

Ingredients 2 ounces bourbon or rye whiskey (use something good, but not over-the-top) 1 teaspoon superfine sugar (or 1 sugar cube) 2-3 dashes of bitters; Angostura is traditional and works well; Fee Brothers’ Whiskey Barrel-Aged Old Fashioned Bitters are better