Tag: bourbon

Morning Report, Tuesday, April 15th, 2014

Gear: German company Skypak has an awesome bar cart called “LA BARRIQUE WHISKEY”. It features reclaimed and up-cycled wood from authentic whiskey barrels carefully selected from famous distilleries in Europe and handcrafted to perfection in Germany. This trolley exhibits intricate whiskey stains and texture from the whiskey barrels, which make each trolley produced one-of-a-kind. Get it here.  Video: Here’s […]

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Ranger Creek .36 Caliber Texas Bourbon Whiskey Review

Name: Ranger Creek .36 Caliber Texas Bourbon Whiskey ABV: 48% Proof: 96 Age: 18 Months Notes: On the nose this whiskey has a nice brown sugar and vanilla aroma. At first sip I could taste a rich vanilla flavor with some dark berries, wood, and syrup. The finish is moderate with strong flavor of cherries, molasses, and almonds. This […]

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Featured Bar: Sheffield's, Chicago, Illinois

This weeks featured bar is Sheffield’s in Chicago, Illinois. They offer great beer, bbq, and other fine spirits. With a large selection of beer, Over 100 bottles and 30 craft beers on tap, they have a lot to offer. In addition to the great beer, they have an impressive menu of whiskey and food options. All the […]

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San Antonio's Ranger Creek Brings Home 3 Big Medals for Texas Whiskey

SAN ANTONIO, TX, April 9, 2014 – With the recent results from the American Craft Distiller’s Association judging competition, Ranger Creek has continued their perfect streak of winning at least one medal in every competition entered with their whiskey.  The San Antonio distillery was honored with three medals and was one of only three Texas distilleries […]

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Morning Report, Thursday, April 10th, 2014

Food: Brining is like marinating but it is faster and more effective because it tenderizes every protein in the meat, not just the outside. Brines also add moisture to the meat and prevent it from drying out, something we all have struggled with a time or two. Using a brine can really speed things up, as it […]

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Morning Report, Wednesday, April 9th, 2014

Books: ManBQue is the next griller’s Bible for those in their 20s and 30s. Dedicated to meat, beer, and rock n’ roll, it starts with the basics: how to grind, assemble, and grill a perfect burger and how to season, sear, and rest a perfect strip steak. Then it moves on to other staples—perfectly cooked wings, […]

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Ranger Creek Rimfire Mesquite Smoked Texas Single Malt Whiskey Review

Name: Ranger Creek Rimfire Mesquite Smoked Texas Single Malt Whiskey ABV: 43% Proof: 86 Age: 9 Months Notes: On the nose this whiskey has a light corn and smoky aroma. At first sip there is a nice taste of smoked malts and cloves with some slight citrus and wood notes. The finish is short and dry with mint, oak, […]

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Morning Report, Tuesday, April 8th, 2014

Gear: Riedel glassmakers collaborated with Left Hand Brewery & Rogue Ales to design a glass that accentuates the unique flavors and body of a stout beer. Riedel is known for making quality glassware and these are no different. At around $25.00 for 2 glasses, these are hard to beat. Get them here.

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Morning Report, Monday, April 7th, 2014

Books: Now you don’t just have to love drinking bourbon, you can love reading about it as well. Take a 300 year long tour with Bourbon: A History of the American Spirit by Dane Huckelbridge. In Dane’s book  you will read about fascinating people central to bourbons creation and evolution, he illuminates the elusive character of the nation itself. […]

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Morning Report, Friday, April 4th, 2014

Drink: Whiskey and tequila meet with Hornitas Black Barrel Tequila. Hornitos Black Barrel Tequila has some notes of oak and vanilla like some whiskies. It begins with 100% pure agave tequila and ages for 12 months in specially toasted oak barrels to create a premium Añejo tequila. Then it’s moved into deep charred barrels for 4 […]

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