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Morning Report, Wednesday, July 2nd, 2014

Book: Bartender Jeffrey Morgenthaler has written an excellent book sharing his incredible knowledge of bartending techniques. In his comprehensive guide you will learn essential techniques and more than 60 recipes. With a numerous how-to photos this book will surely be a hit to cocktail enthusiasts at all level of expertise. Pick up a copy here.

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Featured Bar: Rye, Baltimore, Maryland

If you are in Baltimore you are going to without a doubt want to make your way to Rye. At one time Rye was the drink of choice in Maryland and the state is proud of it’s history with the spirit. Rye is the place to visit if you want a unique, well crafted cocktail. […]

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Morning Report, Tuesday, July 1st, 2014

Gear: Add a little whiskey to your delicious steak or many other great food items with Evan Williams Bourbon Hot Sauce. This is a great sauce that will surely add some delicious flavors to a variety of foods and of course it’s one more way of adding more whiskey in your life. Get some here.

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July 2014 Whiskey of the Month

It’s no secret that the fine folks at Wild Turkey make some amazing products. Wild Turkey 101 is my go to whiskey when I am out and about and one I gift to a lot of close friends. Russell’s Reserve 10 Year is another great product. Russell’s Reserve 10 Year is a bold and spicy […]

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Buffalo Trace Wins 7 Medals at 2014 LA International Wine & Spirits Competition

BUFFALO TRACE DISTILLERY WINS SEVEN MEDALS AT THE 2014 LOS ANGELES INTERNATIONAL WINE & SPIRITS COMPETITION FRANKFORT, FRANKLIN COUNTY, KY (June 24, 2014) – The results from the 2014 Los Angeles International Wine & Spirits Competition are in, and the whiskies from Buffalo Trace Distillery had an excellent showing, with each entry receiving at least […]

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Morning Report, Friday, June 27th, 2014

Gear: Today we feature the Swiss Army knife of booze. The Bar10der is the perfect companion to have behind the bar. It features 10 essentials for advanced mixology: bottle opener, corkscrew, strainer, jigger, 6″ stirrer, 4″ knife, channel knife, muddler, reamer, & zester. You can pick one up here.

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Morning Report, Thursday, June 26th, 2014

  Drinks: Here are two great IPA’s that are perfect for this time of year. Both of these brews are light, refreshing, and sure to be a delicious addition to a hot afternoon. Stone Go To IPA is full of hop flavors and is a very hop forward beer with a light fruit, pine, and […]

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Gunpowder Rye Review

Name: Gunpowder Rye Bottled By: New England Distillery ABV: 43.5% Proof: 87 Notes: On the nose there is a strong scent of fresh spearmint and roasted corn. On the palate there is a nice fiery burst of flavors such as black pepper, grains, mint, cloves, and some slight citrus flavors. The burn of this whiskey and strong flavors […]

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Morning Report, Wednesday, June 25th, 2014

Books: A lot of you are already homebrewing but are you growing your own ingredients? Amelia Slayton Loftus shares some of her expert knowledge in her book Sustainable Homebrewing. She teaches you how and why to brew organic beer, what to consider when buying equipment, and over 30 recipes. Most importantly you learn how to […]

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White Whiskey Punch Recipe

Here is a great summer whiskey recipe. 2 oz. white whiskey, we like Thistle Finch 2 oz. fresh pineapple juice 1 oz. fresh lime juice 1 oz. simple syrup Pineapple wedge, for garnish Mix white whiskey, juices, and syrup in a shaker with ice; shake for 30 seconds. Strain into a high ball glass with ice and […]

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