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.
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.
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 […]
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: […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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.
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 […]