Tom Fischer

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Golden Tempo does it again. The Kentucky Derby winner captures the Grade 1 Belmont Stakes presented by NYRA Bets at Saratoga, giving trainer Cherie DeVaux and jockey José Ortiz another major 2026 classic victory.

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Raising a toast to the Belmont Stakes and Saratoga. A few months back, I hosted a whiskey tasting at Cooperstown Distillery’s Saratoga location and met co-owner Andrew Gilchrist. Tonight’s Belmont runs at Saratoga for the final time. #BelmontStakes2026 #Saratoga

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Belmont Stakes runs tonight at Saratoga for the final time, with post time around 7:04 PM ET. What to drink, and which horses to watch. Full story: https://t.co/3Zu72YQwpV

#BelmontStakes #BelmontStakes2026 #Saratoga #SaratogaRaceCourse #HorseRacing #Bourbon

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Knicks fans...from our NYC Bourbonblog team watching at Foolproof #Brooklyn #Knicks #NYC #bar @attck

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NBA Finals tonight, so who are you supporting as you raise a toast? Vote and share! #NBAFinals #Bourbon #Whiskey #Knicks #Spurs #ToastTonight

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Bobbleheads of Beer? Yes, it is.
Two limited-edition Schlitz Golden Goddess bobbleheads commemorate the final brewing of the iconic Milwaukee beer brand once known as “the beer that made Milwaukee famous.” Full story: https://t.co/DPcRISJQz2
@BobbleheadHall

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Rum fans and Macanudo fans: not just one new release, but three. @MacanudoCigars has launched Ecuadorian Shade, Sumatra, and the new M by Macanudo Myers’s Rum collaboration. Full story on https://t.co/49PgEOFqLP @CigarWorld #rum #cigars #macanudo

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RT @bourbonblog: Bourbon & Cigars Have Never Met Like This: Our Master Series now on Wine, Watches & Whiskey @CigarWorld @Sean_ciga https:/…

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Rare Bourbon News: Wild Turkey launches Austin Nichols Archives Gold Foil Edition Bourbon — a 16-year, 120-proof bourbon inspired by vintage 12-year “Cheesy Gold Foil” bottles from the 1980s and 1990s. Full story on
https://t.co/wPv6jyKRuv #bourbon #rare #louisville #kentucky

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$25 million renovation transformed Churchill Downs’ Finish Line Suites, Trophy Room, and The Mansion ahead of #KYDerby 152... from the Woodford / Brown-Forman bourbon suite views right under Millionaires Row to a historic win by #GoldenTempo #CherieDeVaux #JoseOrtiz cheers!

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Derby Winner: WATCH The moment Cherie DeVaux became the first female trainer to win the Kentucky Derby #KentuckyDerby #GoldenTempo #CherieDeVaux #ChurchillDowns #HorseRacing

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Golden Tempo wins the Kentucky Derby. History made at Kentucky Derby 152: Golden Tempo’s victory makes Cherie DeVaux the first woman to train a Kentucky Derby winner.

#KentuckyDerby #KentuckyDerby152 #GoldenTempo #CherieDeVaux #HorseRacing

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If you owned a horse running in today’s #KentuckyDerby, what would you name it? Tweet back and share it! #kyderby

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Always a Runner just won the Longines #KentuckyOaks under the lights.

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Kentucky Derby fans... Our Derby 152 coverage starts now, Woodford Reserve unveils the new Derby Bourbon bottle, full story here: https://t.co/xTFkKI8qgF #bourbon #kentuckyderby #art #whiskey

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Bourbon Friends: Peerless Chairman/CEO Corky Taylor just earned a Marquis Who’s Who honor ...another sign the distillery keeps choosing quality over scale. https://t.co/gKmOb523rp #bourbon #whiskey #louisvillle @marquiswhoswho

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@bourbonblog A Louisville fan since Coach Crum arrived in the 70s.
I'm not impressed with the present coach and team.
Duke is just playing around with them right now. They'll probably bury UofL in the second half.
Cheers, @stomfischer

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Bourbon and sports & fans: Watch the IU vs Miami Bourbon Pregame Show that I just published with #HardTruth 's Bryan Smith tasting Indiana bourbon and IU football have in common. What’s your game-day pour? Tell me, tweet back! #bourbon #whiskey #CFBPlayoff

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IU vs Miami: Bourbon Pregame Show w/ HardTruth — game-day pairings + what Indiana bourbon and IU football have in common. What’s your game-day pour? Tweet back and tell us #CFBPlayoff #MIAvsIND #IndianaHoosiers #GoIU #CFP

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WhistlePig's30-Year, $5K single malt - maybe the rarest ever from North America, watch my review and tasting on https://t.co/7Op0tAgZH6

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TX Whiskey tasting and touring the distillery with whiskey friends. Cheers from #FortWorthTX ! #txwhiskey #texas