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 | The calendar turns to September and that means that it is time for bourbon. It's National Bourbon Heritage Month, an official designation that came to being just a few years ago and it is meant to celebrate the history and characters surrounding America's Native Spirit. If you're interested in joining the party, there is one place you should be this month and that is Bardstown, Kentucky for The Kentucky Bourbon Festival, which runs September 16-20 this year. This little town is the Bourbon Capitol of the World, home to some of the best bourbons you will find, and a fun place to visit. Follow me on Facebook, Twitter, Google+, and Pinterest. | | Cocktail of the Week: Fall Spice Cordial
 Bourbon mixes with vanilla liqueur in this recipe from Kara Newman's Spice & Ice. While the drink begins all nice and sweet, things get a little more interesting rather quickly. It is Newman's Chipotle-orange syrup that adds a great contrast, brings in an unexpected layer of flavor, and finishes the drink of to perfection and the syrup is very easy to make. The spice isn't too overwhelming, so the Fall Spice Cordial is a nice option for those with a gentler palate. Get the recipe... Photo Credit: Steve Brown Photography / Photolibrary / Getty Images
| More Than One Old-Fashioned
 Fruit, sugar, bitters, and bourbon. The Old-fashioned is a simple drink that quickly becomes a favorite for many and it is a perfect formula for experimentation. Over the years, there have been several re-imaginings of this classic cocktail, from replacing just a single ingredient to reforming the entire drink. Beyond the original, I now have 10 recipes that I hope spark some Old-fashioned creativity in you. The Old-fashioned collection... Photo Credit: Alexandra Grablewski/Photodisc/Getty Images
| Bourbon Basics
 We know what bourbon is, but do you know what it really is? Bourbon is one of those spirits that is tightly regulated as to where and how it is made, yet it always amazes me how our American bourbon distillers can reinvent and give us something unique to taste. The one interesting point I like to share is that, while Kentucky may be the capitol of bourbon, it can be made anywhere in the U.S. and there are some fantastic bourbons that don't hail from the bluegrass state. Learn the basics... Photo Credit: Shannon Graham
| Distinguishing Whiskies
 All whiskey is not created equal and it goes beyond simple standards of quality. To really understand whiskey, you need to compare the aspects of each style and it all begins in the distillery. It is the techniques that distillers employ in the still house and barrel and blending rooms that distinguish Scotch from Irish whiskies, Canadian from bourbon and rye, and gives each style its own characteristics that are relatively universal across brands. It is interesting to compare the traditional and regulated steps in each style's process and it may get you thinking that a side-by-side comparison is in order. Get a little whiskey wisdom... Photo Credit: Shannon Graham
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