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Thistle Finch Small Batch White Rye Whiskey Review

Name: Thistle Finch Small Batch White Rye Whiskey Bottled By: Thistle Finch Distillery ABV: 40% Proof: 80 Notes: On the nose Thistle Finch White Rye has a strong corn scent with some fruit notes and a subtle cedar aroma. On the palate Thistle Finch White Rye delivers an amazing burst of flavors. Corn is the most noticeable flavor […]

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Morning Report, Tuesday, May 6th, 2014

Gear: Williams-Sonoma has always produced some great, high quality goods. The Ultimate Chicken Roaster is no different, this is a fantastic device that produces a perfectly cooked bird every time. This innovative stainless-steel roaster features exclusive, patent-pending technology that suspends the chicken upside-down. As your bird cooks, the rich, savory juices from the dark meat continually […]

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Morning Report, Monday, May 5th, 2014

Gear: I remember getting a hobo knife when I was a kid and being that I was the kid who spent every day in the woods exploring, I definitely got my use out of it. If you’re a serious outdoorsman you should check out the Buck 941 Travelmate. This Knife includes a detachable fork and […]

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Morning Report, Friday, May 2nd, 2014

Home: Frederik Roijé calls his Smokestack a “memory from the past” because its look is based on the industrial chimneys he would spot in Holland during his youth. He has designed a stand-out garden firepit that will surely be center of attention at any BBQ. Two foot wide and over six feet tall this is definitely an […]

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Featured Bar: Longman & Eagle, Chicago, Illinois

Longman & Eagle in Chicago, Illinois,  is a great place to visit and sip some excellent whiskey. Offering 148 different whiskeys and 38 daily choices for just $3.00 a shot, the whiskey list is impressive and they offer whiskey flights as well. Chef Jared Wentworth sources the finest local ingredients to create some amazing dishes. Longman […]

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May 2014 Whiskey of the Month

It must be the upcoming Kentucky Derby that has contributed to the numerous views and searches of Woodford Reserve on our site and ultimately our choice for Whiskey of the Month. Woodford Reserve is a great bourbon and the official bourbon of the Kentucky Derby. We are very pleased to have Woodford Reserve as our May 2014 […]

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Morning Report, Thursday, May 1st, 2014

Food: Baker’s Bark is a rub made from a unique blend of spices and dehydrated craft beer. Perfect for adding a very unique flavor to pork, beef, chicken and fish and can also be used in cocktails, dips, sauces, and soups. Pick up some and fire up the grill, you”ll be glad you did. Get it here.  […]

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Morning Report, Wednesday, April 30th, 2014

Drink: Today we feature ROOT from Art In The Age. This spirit is incomparable to anything on the market today, and is the first true American Liqueur in nearly 100 years. It has a unique, rich, smoky, flavor inspired by an 18th century folklore recipe. ROOT is a certified organic spirit made with North American herbs and pure […]

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Morning Report, Tuesday, April 29th, 2014

Gear: Want an awesome mug that will last a lifetime? Pre-order an enamel mug from Sanborn Canoe Company. Constructed of a thick, sturdy steel mug coated in enamel, made to last for generations. The lip and handle receive a double coating of enamel for added durability and our logo has been hand placed and baked onto the […]

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Morning Report, Monday, April 28th, 2014

Drink: Koval Distillery in Chicago is making a whiskey entirely from millet. It is 80 proof and aged in new American oak from Minnesota. Grains sourced from a local organic farmer collective in the Midwest. Koval is definitely making a name for themselves in a very difficult market to stand out in and all their products are organic. […]

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