Tag: bourbon and oak

Morning Report, Wednesday, March 5th, 2014

Gear: The weather is soon going to be changing and that means time outdoors with friends and family. One of our favorite activities is grilling out and if you’re like us it seems to be a daily activity when the weather is nice. One of the problems of grilling often, is running out of propane, […]

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Morning Report, Tuesday, March 4th, 2014

Gear: Well a zombie apocalypse is probably not going to happen but there are a number of natural disasters that our featured item today will come in handy for. The Wolfram Zombie Apocalypse Cabinet comes fully stocked with over 170 survival items. It is a double steel-walled, dual lock emergency cabinet made here, in the USA […]

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Suburban Recipe

3 oz. bourbon 1 oz. dark rum 1 oz. port 3 dashes Angostura Bitters Fill a cocktail shaker a quarter of the way full of ice and add the Angostura Bitters. Add the bourbon, rum, and port and shake vigorously for 15 seconds. Add 2 ice cubes to an old fashioned glass and and strain […]

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Morning Report, Monday, March 3rd, 2014

Food: It is no secret that I like cooking with alcohol, especially bourbon and beer. One of our readers sent us this recipe and although we have yet to try it, we wanted to share it with you. It sounds delicious. Click here for the recipe.

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Is Bourbon My Magic Elixir?

When I was having a conversation with a co-worker this past week I couldn’t help but notice she had a pretty severe cold. What I found unusual is the fact that I see her suffer from a common cold several times a year. As we talked about it, she pointed out that in the several […]

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Bourbon Fizz Recipe

2 oz. bourbon 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1 tablespoon simple syrup 5 to 6 oz. club soda 1 orange wheel for garnish Pour the bourbon, lemon juice, and simple syrup into a shaker two-thirds full of ice cubes. Shake well. Strain into a chilled wineglass. Add the club soda. Stir briefly. Add the orange […]

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March 2014 Whiskey of the Month

We are very pleased to announce that Booker’s Bourbon  has been selected as our March 2014 Whiskey of the Month. Booker’s Bourbon is one whiskey we’ve really been enjoying lately. It is readily available, always delicious, and one we really enjoy sharing with our closest friends. Please see our full review below. Bottled By: Beam Inc. […]

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Maker's Mark Plans $67 Million Dollar Expansion

Maker’s Mark has announced plans for a $67 million dollar expansion. The expansion will help them produce more bourbon and will also create a number of new jobs. Below is an email we received, as did many of you. You can read a full article here. Dear Ambassador, We have some pretty big news down […]

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Morning Report, Friday, February 28th, 2014

Gear: Show your love for whiskey with this Hand Crafted Vintage Oak Whiskey Barrel Table. Once a fixture in a Tennessee distillery, now an extraordinary furniture piece for your home. This re-purposed aged-oak Whiskey barrel features a spacious tabletop, hinged to reveal a generous storage area inside. Get one here.

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Featured Bar: Jack Rose Dining Saloon, Washington, DC

If you are looking for a bar with an amazing selection of whiskey, you’re going to want to check out Jack Rose Dining Saloon. They offer amazing food, atmosphere, and of course whiskey. Over 1,500 bottles of spirits are available at Jack Rose and we guarantee there will be something for you. Jack Rose provides […]

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