Tag: drinkwire

Featured Bar: Yardbird Southern Table & Grill, Miami, Florida

Today we feature Yardbird Southern Table & Bar in Miami,  Florida as our featured bar. Yardbird is one of the best places to enjoy southern food and culture. They use farm fresh ingredients and have some of the best food options we’ve ever seen. They have a great bar menu and mix up some wonderful cocktails […]

Read more

Morning Report, Thursday, May 15th, 2014

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.

Read more

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 […]

Read more

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 […]

Read more

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 […]

Read more

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 […]

Read more

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.

Read more

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 […]

Read more

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 […]

Read more

Mint Julep Recipes

Today we have two Mint Julep recipes from Marlon Hall that will be perfect the Kentucky Derby this weekend. One is a classic and one is  Marlon’s own unique recipe. In honor of the Whiskey of the Month we’re using Woodford Reserve in these recipes.  Be sure to visit Marlon’s great blog by clicking here. Mint Julep […]

Read more