Tag: bourbon

Brown Derby Recipe

1.5 oz. bourbon 1 oz. fresh squeezed grapefruit juice .5 oz. honey syrup (1 part honey, 1 water) Add all the ingredients to a shaker, fill with ice, and shake for about 30 seconds. Strain into a cocktail glass, garnish with a grapefruit wedge or twist, enjoy. 

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Morning Report, Tuesday, May 27th, 2014

  Gear: Here is a another great brew carrier from Dropcatch. This travel carrier can hold six 12 oz. beer bottles and collapses to a more compact unit when not in use. Made from walnut wood, supported by leather, accented with brass, and finished with lacquer. This is an incredible, quality item that is handcrafted […]

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Memorial Day 2014

Today we remember all our fallen heroes who helped make this country a better place. We raise a glass of our true American spirit in their honor as well as special toast to the brave men and women who serve and protect our freedom today. Have a safe Memorial Day everyone.

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Morning Report, Friday, May 23rd, 2014

Article: During those really hot days I usually save my bourbon for the late evenings and usually reach for a cold beer during the afternoon. Here is a great article from Hi Consumption that gives us a list of the 15 best canned beers. I’ve had many on this list and my favorite is still […]

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Morning Report, Thursday, May 22nd, 2014

Books: If you love food from the Appalachian region than you will like this cook book that will take you on a great journey through country kitchens and church fellowship halls, across pasture fields and into smokehouses, down rows of vegetable gardens at the peak of the season and alongside ponds resonant with the sounds of a summer […]

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Bird Dog Bourbon Review

Name: Bird Dog Bourbon Whiskey ABV: 40% Proof: 80 Notes: On the nose Bird Dog Bourbon has a light wood aroma with a strong alcohol scent. On the palate there isn’t much going on here besides some light grain flavors with a faint trace of honey and maple syrup. The finish is short with the same flavors from […]

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Morning Report, Wednesday, May 21st, 2014

Book: There is a great BBQ cookbook coming out very soon. It is from the the Pitt Cue Co. in England and it is filled with great recipes for meats, sauces and rubs and information on equipment and methods. Pitt Cue Co. is your guide to enjoying the best hot, smoky, sticky, spicy BBQ all year round. There is […]

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Brooklyn Recipe

2 oz. rye or bourbon 1/4 oz. maraschino liqueur 1/4 oz. Amer Picon 1 oz. dry vermouth Combine all ingredients with ice and stir for 30 seconds. Strain into cocktail glass. Enjoy!

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Morning Report, Tuesday, May 20th, 2014

Gear: We featured the excellent Machine Era Wallet a while back and today we bring you the Machine Era Tumbler. The Machine Era Tumbler is inspired by a Mason Jar and is the perfect size for sipping whiskey. The thick wall aluminum helps ensure your drink of choice will stay cold longer. Machined from a solid […]

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LA 1 Whiskey Review

Name: LA 1 Whiskey By: Donner-Peltier Distillers ABV: 46% Proof: 92 Age: About 10 months Notes: On the nose LA 1 has a straight forward aroma of sweet corn. On the palate there is a great deal of rich and earthy flavors such as oak, corn, vanilla, cocoa, and dark roasted coffee. The flavors are full bodied and easily […]

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