Books: Travel writer, food critic, and humorist Morgan Murphy brings us an excellent new book entitled Bourbon & Bacon and as the title says, it really is the ultimate guide to the South’s favorite food groups. Bacon and Bourbon features well over 100 recipes, tasting notes on over 75 different different spirits, and 14 bacon […]
Looking for ways to stay warm this time of year? What better way than a Hearty Brunswick Stew. Our recipe calls for a fair amount of bourbon which adds a unique taste and extra warmth. Enjoy! 1/2 pound butter 3 cups (2 large) diced sweet onions 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper […]
A New Spin on the Old Fashioned By Chuck Walker The “cocktail” as we know it today was officially defined in the May 13, 1806, edition of The Balance and Columbian Repository as “…a stimulating liquor, composed of spirits of any kind, sugar, water, and bitters.” Though its exact origin is unclear, it is likely that […]
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https://d2pq0u4uni88oo.cloudfront.net/projects/2032492/video-599400-h264_high.mp4 Gear: The Norlan Glass is a double walled whisky glass that provides a whisky drinking experience unlike any other. This is already a funded Kickstarter campaign. The video above shows is outlines all the details of the glass. Get yours here.
Drink: Launched in 2010, Drinks by the Dram was a way of offering spirits enthusiasts and connoisseurs the opportunity to sample releases at a fraction of the cost of purchasing an entire bottle. The range now includes over 4,000 unique spirits, from gin and whisky to rum, tequila, mezcal and more, available on the pages […]
October 26, 2015, Louisville, KY— Woodford Reserve and The Nature Conservancy will host a volunteer workday at Woodford Reserve Distillery on November 4 as part of a multiyear project aimed at restoring important parts of the distillery to a healthier, more natural condition. Volunteers and staff from both organizations will plant over 230 native trees […]
This has always been my favorite time of year. As the seasons change the temperature gets colder, the days get shorter, and the whiskey more enjoyable. This is the time of year spent with friends, family, and delicious whiskey and it only seems appropriate to start a new adventure now. The Oak Guide will be a […]
Here is our list of 5 favorite bourbons under $30, each listing is accompanied by our review. #1: Wild Turkey 101 Wild Turkey 101 made our list because it is such a solid product. It is another great product from Wild Turkey. Its 101 proof provides plenty of bang for your buck, so to speak, […]
