{"id":2075594,"date":"2025-10-07T20:22:14","date_gmt":"2025-10-07T20:22:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2075594"},"modified":"2025-10-07T20:22:14","modified_gmt":"2025-10-07T20:22:14","slug":"comedian-jim-gaffigan-and-buzzards-roost-team-up-on-special-bourbon-release","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/comedian-jim-gaffigan-and-buzzards-roost-team-up-on-special-bourbon-release\/","title":{"rendered":"Comedian Jim Gaffigan and Buzzard&#8217;s Roost team up on special bourbon release"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div data-article-body=\"true\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/jimgaffigan.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Comedian Jim Gaffigan;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Comedian Jim Gaffigan<\/a> has partnered with Buzzard&#8217;s Roost Distillery on a one-of-a-kind single barrel bourbon selection.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The special release 6-year-old whiskey features a mashbill of 75% corn, 21% rye, and 4% malted barley that underwent secondary maturation in one of Buzzard\u2019s Roost\u2019s custom-toasted barrels.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">\u201cOur unique double oak process really shines in this bourbon, with notes of molasses, graham cracker, ginger snaps and a long finish of warm, toasted marzipan,\u201d Jason Brauner, co-founder and master blender at Buzzard\u2019s Roost, said in a news release.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Gaffigan is in Louisville Oct. 7-9 for &#8220;The Bourbon Set&#8221; tour, which includes four performances centered around his observations of bourbon culture and those who enjoy the spirit.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">&#8220;Jim is genuine about his love of bourbon culture,&#8221; Kentucky native, filmmaker and longtime Gaffigan friend Stu Pollard previously told the Courier Journal. &#8220;He collects bourbon. He&#8217;s a sponge when it comes to learning about the history of different brands. He seeks out local distillers wherever he travels and wants to learn more about how they do things.&#8221;<\/p>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-3 right-3 size-10 md:size-[50px] lg:inset-0 lg:size-full lg:bg-transparent\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-0 right-0 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed inset-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-white hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p>Buzzard\u2019s Roost Whiskey collaborates with comedian and bourbon lover Jim Gaffigan on new single barrel bourbon.<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><span class=\"exclude-from-newsgate\"><strong>More: <\/strong><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.courier-journal.com\/story\/life\/food\/spirits\/bourbon\/2025\/09\/10\/comedian-jim-gaffigan-talks-bourbon-beyond-kentucky-stand-up-shows\/85580582007\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Comedian Jim Gaffigan dishes on his upcoming Bourbon &amp; Beyond set, future Kentucky shows;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Comedian Jim Gaffigan dishes on his upcoming Bourbon &amp; Beyond set, future Kentucky shows<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">According to Pollard, the four Louisville shows will also be made into a stand-up special.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">&#8220;Thanks to the\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/ced.ky.gov\/Locating_Expanding\/KEI\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Kentucky Entertainment Incentive Program;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Kentucky Entertainment Incentive Program<\/a>, the four live shows at the Bomhard will be filmed and cut together to create a new program that will be released on a major online platform, to be announced at a later date,&#8221; Pollard previously shared with the Courier Journal.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Buzzard\u2019s Roost will be pouring samples at the after-party at The Last Refuge, 600 E. Market St., after the late performance on Oct. 9. Tickets to all four shows can be purchased at <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.JimGaffigan.com\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:JimGaffigan.com;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">JimGaffigan.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">\u201cWe had a great time working on this one,&#8221; Brauner said in the news release. \u201cJim Gaffigan discovered our whiskeys about a year ago, and we agreed to create a single barrel in honor of his new show.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Bottles are available exclusively at Buzzard\u2019s Roost Distillery and Tasting Room, 624 W. Main St., on Whiskey Row in downtown Louisville. Retail price per bottle, which features a commemorative Jim Gaffigan label, is $125.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><em>Maggie Menderski is features columnist for the Courier Journal in Louisville, which is part of the USA Today Network.<\/em> <em>Reach features reporter Kirby Adams at kadams@courier-journal.com.<\/em><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"mb-4 text-xl font-bold md:text-2xl\">Jim Gaffigan: A Bourbon Set<\/h2>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><strong>WHAT:<\/strong> Comedian Jim Gaffigan will debut an all-new set of bourbon and whiskey-inspired stand-up during four special shows in Louisville.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><strong>WHEN:<\/strong> Now through Oct. 9<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><strong>WHERE: <\/strong>The Kentucky Center, Bomhard Theater, 501 W. Main St.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><strong>TICKETS:<\/strong> <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/tickets.kentuckyperformingarts.org\/24997?queueittoken=e_tnewsafetynet~q_ff180421-cf9e-4b33-81ef-8b97b8882ed7~ts_1757090471~ce_true~rt_safetynet~h_21176b32b13a5bee79b6d7bb5fc53cf8dd4751df03303990be05526b27bea7e4\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:tickets.kentuckyperformingarts.org;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">tickets.kentuckyperformingarts.org<\/a><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"mb-4 text-xl font-bold md:text-2xl\">Official Bourbon Set Afterparty at The Last Refuge<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"Comedian Jim Gaffigan rolls out a barrel of his &quot;Fathertime&quot; bourbon.\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"541\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/qxdvptRnmCrOqboSUNcItw--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTU0MTtjZj13ZWJw\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/the-courier-journal\/86faee2299f44e1ba2bb1a8050506f18\"\/><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-3 right-3 size-10 md:size-[50px] lg:inset-0 lg:size-full lg:bg-transparent\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-0 right-0 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed inset-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-white hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p>Comedian Jim Gaffigan rolls out a barrel of his &#8220;Fathertime&#8221; bourbon.<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><strong>WHAT:<\/strong> Those with 9:30 p.m. tickets to the <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/tickets.kentuckyperformingarts.org\/24997\/25001\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Thursday, Oct. 9;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Thursday, Oct. 9<\/a> show at the Bomhard Theater get exclusive access to the official afterparty at <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thelastrefuge.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:The Last Refuge;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">The Last Refuge<\/a>. The party will feature sponsored bourbon pours, light bites, and Jim Gaffigan.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><strong>WHEN:<\/strong> Thursday Oct. 9, 11 p.m.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><strong>WHERE:<\/strong> 600 E. Market St.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><em>This article originally appeared on Louisville Courier Journal: <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.courier-journal.com\/story\/life\/food\/spirits\/bourbon\/2025\/10\/07\/comedian-jim-gaffigan-releases-bourbon-with-buzzards-roost-distillery\/86569235007\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Comedian Jim Gaffigan releases bourbon with Buzzard's Roost Distillery;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Comedian Jim Gaffigan releases bourbon with Buzzard&#8217;s Roost Distillery<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><em> \u2018 The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n<p><em> \u2018 Some details of this article were extracted from the following source www.yahoo.com \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Comedian Jim Gaffigan has partnered with Buzzard&#8217;s Roost Distillery on a one-of-a-kind single barrel bourbon selection. 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