Tag: bourbon

Morning Report, Friday, January 31st, 2014

Food: Sriracha is one of my favorite condiments already but now that Sosu decided to age it in whiskey barrels it is definitely going to be on the top of the list. Sosu ages the Sriracha in whiskey barrels for 1-3 months. The Sriracha takes on the wonderful and complex flavors from the oak barrels. There […]

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Morning Report, Thursday, January 30th, 2014

Gear: Here is a great tool to help you get the perfect ice. The Wintersmiths have found out how to make ice that’s more dense and far less expensive than it’s $1,000 counterparts, it’s the cheapest way to get those luxurious clear spheres in your glasses. For it’s low price, it’s the best choice on the market. You can […]

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Featured Bar: The Apothecary at Brent’s Drugs, Jackson, Mississippi

Step into The Apothecary at Brent’s Drugs and you will be taken back to a bygone era. The dim lighting and marble countertops set the mood in this fine establishment. You won’t find a lot of advertisement for this one unless it’s word of mouth. It’s a great place to get an incredible drink, like […]

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Morning Report, Tuesday, January 8th, 2014

Drinks: If you enjoy a nice glass of rum from time to time you may want to get your hands on Penny Blue XO Rum. Penny Blue is named after the world’s rarest stamp and made at the oldest distillery in Mauritius. Just over 2,000 bottles are going to make it to US shelves and each […]

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Morning Report, Friday, January 24th, 2014

Gear: Making your own homebrew can be a great hobby but when it comes to labeling your final product, it can be a bit of a pain. That changes now thanks to GarageMonk, they make high quality, waterproof, vinyl labels perfect for your next batch of brew. Get them here. Article: I’m a huge fan […]

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Gentleman’s Buck Recipe

Today we have another great recipe from Marlon Hall. Gentlemen’s Buck 2 oz buffalo trace 1 oz fresh oj 3/4 oz sweetened ginger syrup 1/2 oz fresh lime juice 3 dashes angostura bitters club soda or ginger beer to top Shake all ingredients with ice except soda. Strain into Collins with ice, top with soda.

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Morning Report, Tuesday, January 21st, 2014

Books: The title says it all for this recipe book. Bourbon: 50 Rousing Recipes for a Classic American Spirit has the history, the legends, the recipes, plus helpful tips and tricks, all accompanied by stunning four-color photos. Recipes include classics (Manhattan, Ward 8), new favorites (Lynchburg Lemonade, Bourbon Chocolate Martini), hot or cool concoctions (Hot Chocolate […]

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Morning Report, Wednesday, December 11th, 2013

Gear: We’ve featured liquor scented soap and now we feature beer scented soap. With scents like Porter, IPA, Apricot Wheat, and Oatmeal Stout you are surely going to find a favorite. Get them here. Recipe: My lovely cousin Jamie sent me this great looking recipe for Bacon Bourbon Caramel Popcorn, tell me that doesn’t sound […]

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Morning Report, Friday, December 6th, 2013

Books: Want to learn to make the perfect cocktail? The Curious Bartender is a great read that will help you on your quest. Pick it up here. Drinks: Ron Burgundy Scotch is going to be hitting the market soon. Great Odin’s Raven Special Reserve is a 40% ABV blend of whiskies from Speyside, Highlands, and […]

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Morning Report, Thursday, December 5th, 2013

Gear: Old whiskey barrels serve many purposes and people are using them to make a lot of awesome products these days. Today we feature whiskey barrel headphones, a collaboration between Bushmill’s & Grado Labs. Handcrafted from recycled white oak that was used by Bushmill’s. Available in limited quantities here.

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