Category: News

Morning Report, Friday, May 16th, 2014

Book: This book is part recipe book part hilarious comedy. Providing you with some classy cocktail recipes, some funny booze wisdom, and entertaining advice. This is a great to read and a perfect gift to any cocktail enthusiast. Get it here.

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Featured Bar: Yardbird Southern Table & Grill, Miami, Florida

Today we feature Yardbird Southern Table & Bar in Miami,  Florida as our featured bar. Yardbird is one of the best places to enjoy southern food and culture. They use farm fresh ingredients and have some of the best food options we’ve ever seen. They have a great bar menu and mix up some wonderful cocktails […]

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Morning Report, Thursday, May 15th, 2014

Book: If you are looking to expand your knowledge of how to make excellent cocktails then you may want to check out The Gentleman’s Guide To Cocktails. It features more than 150 recipes, covers numerous classics, and has some excellent drawings. This is an excellent guide for any cocktail enthusiast. Get it here.

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Morning Report, Wednesday, May 14th, 2014

News: Norway is set to make the world’s first arctic whiskey. Full story here. Gear: There are lots of portable grills out there but the I-Grill is one that definitely stands out. It has some great features but is rather simple. It’s small, lightweight, has a simple fold up design, and features a sturdy carrying […]

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Morning Report, Tuesday, May 13th, 2014

News: A US distillery is breeding pigs to taste like whiskey. The Templeton Rye Pork Project was dreamt up by the founders of Templeton Rye Distillery in Iowa, who wanted to see if they could create pork that tastes like their whiskey, without the need for marinating it in alcohol. Read the full story here. Gear: […]

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Morning Report, Monday, May 12th, 2014

Book: Crafty Bastards: Beer in New England from the Mayflower to Modern Day is a great read that shows you everything you could want to know about the area’s famous beer scene. Starting with the Pilgrims and their early brews to all the breweries turning out great products today, this book is filled with the past […]

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Morning Report, Friday, May 9th, 2014

Book: If I don’t order whiskey neat then I always go with the Old-Fashioned. It is my favorite cocktail, such a simple drink consisting of whiskey, bitters, sugar, and ice, but one that has a lot of variations. In The Old-Fashioned: The Story of the World’s First Classic Cocktail, with Recipes and Lore, you will find numerous […]

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Featured Bar: The Blackheart, Austin, Texas

The Blackheart in Austin, Texas is an excellent bar both inside and out. The patio is incredible and a great place to kick back and relax while enjoying some great cocktails and spirits like the Four Roses 125th edition whiskey. If you are looking for a great whiskey bar in the Austin area than you should […]

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Morning Report, Thursday, May 8th, 2014

Gear: We love bourbon and whiskey but we have special love for coffee as well. Piamo is the worlds smallest coffee maker and allows you to make a delicious cup of espresso in just 30 seconds. Just fill the chamber with water, at some grounds, and toss it in the microwave and out comes a […]

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Morning Report, Wednesday, May 7th, 2014

Food: Raaka Chocolate has created the first chocolate featuring cask-aged cocoa beans. The aging process adds a great deal flavor to the chocolate, including oak, vanilla, and caramel. The cocoa beans have been matured in Berkshire Mountain Distilling bourbon barrels. Available here.

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