News: Green Spot Irish Whiskey will begin hitting the USA market around March. It is a non age statement Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey. It is made up of whiskeys that have been aged 7-10 years in a combination of new bourbon barrels and refill bourbon barrels as well some sherry casks. The taste is […]
Drinks: Orphan Barrel Old Blowhard is a 26 year old spicy bourbon with hints of orange peel and other fruits. Old Blowhard was found at the famous Stitzel-Weller Distillery and should be hitting shelves in March. Be sure to check this one out, it should be a top bourbon release for 2014. Gear: Smartwatches are growing […]
Drinks: Today we feature Garrison Brother Texas Straight Bourbon Whiskey and a great article from Serious Eats. We have not had the chance to try this bourbon yet but it is definitely on our list. It is crafted from a mash bill of organic #1 panhandle white corn, red winter wheat, and malted barley, and […]
Granulated sugar, to coat rim of glass Lemon peel spiral 2 oz. bourbon 1 tablespoon maraschino liqueur 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice Coat the rim of a Sour glass with sugar. Place the lemon peel spiral in the glass so that it uncoils to almost fill the interior. Pour the bourbon, maraschino liqueur, and lemon […]
Article: I’ve been off my craft beer game for a while now. Well somewhat, I still have a great selection of craft beer at home and I’ve been picking some up on a regular basis, but it’s been the usual favorites. I know a lot of you ask about recommendations, so when I saw this […]
Name: Russell’s Reserve 10 Year Bottled By: Austin Nichols ABV: 45% Proof: 90 Notes: On the nose warm notes of rye, tobacco, wood, smoke, and leather. At first sip there are strong earthy tones of tobacco, rye, grains, nuts, and wood which seemed expected from the nose. The taste of cinnamon, anise, and black pepper are present and it has […]
Name: Knappogue Castle Sherry Cask Finished 16 Year Irish Whiskey Bottled By: Knappogue Castle ABV: 40% Proof: 80 Age: 16 years Notes: On the nose this has a very mellow aroma of walnuts, vanilla, and cherries. The first sip is as mellow as the nose and equally enjoyable and has some wonderful sweet flavors of vanilla, caramel, and fresh […]
