Tag: bourbon and oak

Morning Report, Monday, May 12th, 2014

Book: Crafty Bastards: Beer in New England from the Mayflower to Modern Day is a great read that shows you everything you could want to know about the area’s famous beer scene. Starting with the Pilgrims and their early brews to all the breweries turning out great products today, this book is filled with the past […]

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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 […]

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Morning Report, Friday, May 9th, 2014

Book: If I don’t order whiskey neat then I always go with the Old-Fashioned. It is my favorite cocktail, such a simple drink consisting of whiskey, bitters, sugar, and ice, but one that has a lot of variations. In The Old-Fashioned: The Story of the World’s First Classic Cocktail, with Recipes and Lore, you will find numerous […]

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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 […]

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Morning Report, Thursday, May 8th, 2014

Gear: We love bourbon and whiskey but we have special love for coffee as well. Piamo is the worlds smallest coffee maker and allows you to make a delicious cup of espresso in just 30 seconds. Just fill the chamber with water, at some grounds, and toss it in the microwave and out comes a […]

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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.

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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 […]

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Morning Report, Tuesday, May 6th, 2014

Gear: Williams-Sonoma has always produced some great, high quality goods. The Ultimate Chicken Roaster is no different, this is a fantastic device that produces a perfectly cooked bird every time. This innovative stainless-steel roaster features exclusive, patent-pending technology that suspends the chicken upside-down. As your bird cooks, the rich, savory juices from the dark meat continually […]

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Morning Report, Monday, May 5th, 2014

Gear: I remember getting a hobo knife when I was a kid and being that I was the kid who spent every day in the woods exploring, I definitely got my use out of it. If you’re a serious outdoorsman you should check out the Buck 941 Travelmate. This Knife includes a detachable fork and […]

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Morning Report, Friday, May 2nd, 2014

Home: Frederik Roijé calls his Smokestack a “memory from the past” because its look is based on the industrial chimneys he would spot in Holland during his youth. He has designed a stand-out garden firepit that will surely be center of attention at any BBQ. Two foot wide and over six feet tall this is definitely an […]

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