A Couple Additions to the Liquor Cabinet

Last night, to my horror, I realized I was completely out of bourbon. I also saw that I had only a few swallows of rye. I’m running low on rum as well. That’s the trouble with booze, those darn bottles can’t refill themselves.

So, off to the local Wine and Spirit Super Center for the bottles you see above.

The Bulleit Bourbon Frontier Whiskey is distilled by The Bulleit Distilling Co. in Lawrenceburg, Kentucky. It is made from Kentucky limestone filtered water and a secret blend of corn, barley malt and rye. The Bulleit family started making bourbon in the 1830’s. Production ceased when Augustus Bulleit passed away in 1860.

In 1987 Tom Bulleit resurrected the company and started distilling Bulleit Bourbon using his Great, Great Grandfather’s recipe.

Gosling’s Black Seal Bermuda Black Rum has been distilled since 1806 by Gosling Brothers of Bermuda. Their recipe is a closely guarded family secret. This product was originally called “Old Rum” and it was only available on draught out of oak barrels. After World War One, Black Seal Rum was sold in Champagne bottles as they were the most widely available bottles around. The cork was sealed with black sealing wax, hence the name.

I’m looking forward to sipping these spirits straight and in some cocktails soon.