Tag: bourbon and oak

Featured Bar: Saloon, Somerville, MA

Saloon is an excellent bar inspired by the New York City pre-prohibition establishment. With a tremendous focus on brown spirits they offer a wonderful selection for you to choose from, over 120 whiskies. Saloon also offers brunch and dinner and their menu is intended for sharing. This is a great place to visit if you are […]

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Four Roses New Limited Edition Single Barrel a Toast to Fans

LAWRENCEBURG, Ky. (May 29, 2014) – Four Roses’ Limited Edition Single Barrel Bourbon will be released this spring and features a tribute to the brand’s loyal following. Master Distiller Jim Rutledge selected this year’s Limited Edition Single Barrel from 11-year-old OESF barrels, one of the distillery’s 10 unique and distinct bourbons. The bourbon is barrel […]

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Morning Report, Thursday, May 29th, 2014

Book: Haute Dogs is a new book that teaches you different ways to make delicious hot dogs, different types of dogs and buns, and even shows you different styles of dogs both regional and national. There are several recipes for dogs, buns, and condiments and tons of great pictures along the way. This is perfect […]

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Morning Report, Wednesday, May 28th, 2014

Food: Sriracha is amazing stuff. It can add a great deal of flavor to a variety of foods like eggs, meats, and soups. I make a simple wing glaze using 1 part honey, 1 part sriracha, a dash of whiskey, and a little fresh cilantro. Often times we reach for one brand of sriracha not […]

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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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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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