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 […]
Gear: We posted this great little grill a while back when it was out of season. Now that we are in prime grilling time we decided that a re-post was needed. This is the Fire Sense Notebook Charcoal Grill, very portable and useful. Pick one up here.
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.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Food: Let’s face it, most of the dehydrated camping meals out there are not exactly the best when it comes to taste and quality. Well we weren’t the only ones who noticed. Restaurateur & super-chef Jennifer Scism thought so as well and decided to do something about. She dehydrated her own ingredients and began to […]
Gear: Your flask doesn’t have to be made out of metal but it should definitely have style. The Ceramic Flask from Misc. Goods Company is an incredible, unique drinking flask made right here in the USA. It is designed with quarter inch ceramic white slip cast and equipped with two leather straps, a brass stud, […]
Recipe: Here is a great recipe that makes about 4 dozen bourbon balls. 2 1/2 graham crackers crushed 3/4 cup bourbon of choice 3 tablespoons light corn syrup 1/2 cup powder sugar 6 ounces chocolate chips granulated sugar 1 cup ground pecans 1. In a medium sized bowl, stir together the graham crackers, ground pecans and powdered […]
