Tag: bourbon and oak

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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Morning Report, Monday, May 19th, 2014

Places: If you live near Jackon, Wyoming and your a whiskey lover, than you should check out The Whiskey Barber. The Whiskey Barber was started by a former bartender and encourages you to bring in a bottle of your favorite drink. They will provide ice and a glass and give you a great cut while […]

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Morning Report, Friday, May 16th, 2014

Book: This book is part recipe book part hilarious comedy. Providing you with some classy cocktail recipes, some funny booze wisdom, and entertaining advice. This is a great to read and a perfect gift to any cocktail enthusiast. Get it here.

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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 […]

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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.

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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 […]

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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 […]

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Morning Report, Tuesday, May 13th, 2014

News: A US distillery is breeding pigs to taste like whiskey. The Templeton Rye Pork Project was dreamt up by the founders of Templeton Rye Distillery in Iowa, who wanted to see if they could create pork that tastes like their whiskey, without the need for marinating it in alcohol. Read the full story here. Gear: […]

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