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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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White Whale Auntie's Old Fashioned Mixer Review

Name: White Whale Auntie’s Old Fashioned Mixer Notes: I was in a Whole Foods recently and finally got my hands on White Whale Auntie’s Old Fashioned Mixer. I was very excited to give this a try since I have reviewed Old Fashioned mixers in the past and this is my favorite cocktail. I followed the nice instructions […]

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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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Happy Mother's Day!

We want to wish a Happy Mother’s Day to all the wonderful Mother’s out there. Thank you for all that you do. Cheers!

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Slow Cooker BBQ Beef & Whiskey Tenderloins

Here is a delicious and easy to make weekend recipe. Ingredients 1 large Beef Tenderloin salt pepper 1 cup ketchup garlic salt onion diced 2 tablespoons chili powder 3 teaspoons Sriracha 2 cups light brown sugar, packed 2 tablespoons spicy brown mustard 6 tablespoons apple cider vinegar 5 tablespoons Whiskey of choice Instructions Cut tenderloin in several pieces and […]

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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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