Tag: bourbon and oak

Morning Report, Monday, February 3rd, 2014

Good Monday morning to everyone. I hope everyone had a good weekend and for those who watched the game, I hope you enjoyed it. Gear: Here is a great offering from Izola. A set of four stainless steel stackable shot glasses. The set has a great quote from Mark Twain on them and comes in […]

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Featured Bar: Irish Pub on Washington Street, Lewisburg, West Virginia

Today we feature a bar from my home state of West Virginia. Irish Pub on Washington Street is a simple little Irish Pub with great food, music, and drinks. We suggest having a pepperoni roll (a staple in West Virginia) and a classic root beer float, follow that up with an Almost Heaven Amber Ale […]

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Super Bowl 2014 Eats, Drinks, & Picks

It’s time for the Super Bowl. Great food, drinks, commercials, and time with friends and family. We have some great recipes and drink suggestions for tomorrows game. Eats: Chicken Skewers Here is a great recipe from Jackie Dodd that is perfect for Super Bowl Sunday. It features chicken, beer, and sriracha. Click on the image above to see […]

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February 2014 Whiskey of the Month

We are very pleased to announce that Wild Turkey Rare Breed  has been selected as our February2014 Whiskey of the Month. Wild Turkey Rare Breed received numerous inquiries and searches on our site. Please see our full review below. Name: Wild Turkey Rare Breed Bottled By: Austin Nichols ABV: 54.3% Proof: 108.6 Age: Wild Turkey Rare Breed is a mix […]

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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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Bourbon Collins Recipe

2 oz. bourbon 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 1 tablespoon simple syrup 5 – 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 an ice-filled Collins glass. Add the club soda. Stir briefly. Add the […]

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Morning Report, Wednesday, January 29th, 2014

Gear: Today we feature the Swiss Army knife of booze. The Bar10der is the perfect companion to have behind the bar. It features 10 essentials for advanced mixology: bottle opener, corkscrew, strainer, jigger, 6″ stirrer, 4″ knife, channel knife, muddler, reamer, & zester. You can pick one up here.

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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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