Name: Bulleit Barrel Strength Bourbon ABV: 59.6% Proof: 119.2 Nose: Vanilla, Maple Syrup, Oak, Cloves Palate: Dry Oak, Caramel, Maple Syrup Finish: Long, smooth, and dry with maple and dry oak flavors. Overall: On the nose there is a subtle spice and light wood aroma. At first sip I was greeted with a slightly warm vanilla flavor with a smooth maple […]
Second Year Recognized as a Top Performing Attraction as Reviewed by Travelers on the World’s Largest Travel Site Purcellville, Virginia – May 25, 2016 – Catoctin Creek Distillery today announced that, for the second year in a row, it has received a TripAdvisor® Certificate of Excellence. Now in its sixth year, the achievement celebrates hospitality businesses […]
We are pleased to offer you the Appalachian Sidearm 5 OZ. Flask from Shine Vessel Company. This 5 oz. flask is available in Red, Blue, and Black. The essential tool for any bootlegger hell bent on getting spirits where they need to go. a classic, enduring piece of barware; just screw off the top and […]
It’s hard believe the Kentucky Derby is here again but we’re glad it is. Horse racing and whiskey go hand in hand. This year we have selected Four Roses to be our whiskey choice for the derby and specifically 3 different expressions. Below you will find our reviews of the three expressions and two recipes. […]
In honor of Cinco De Mayo our friends at Corralejo Tequila sent us a few samples to try. Since we are far from tequila experts we didn’t write a review. Instead we wanted to share some cocktail recipes featuring the tequilas they sent us. These recipes use either the Corralejo Reposado or the Corralejo Blanco expressions […]
Today we have two Mint Julep recipes from Marlon Hall that will be perfect the Kentucky Derby this weekend. One is a classic and one is Marlon’s own unique recipe. In honor of the Whiskey of the Month we’re using Woodford Reserve in these recipes. Be sure to visit Marlon’s great blog by clicking here. Mint Julep […]
Gear: Stanley is a name we’ve come to know and love.The Stanley Adventure Happy Hour 2x System will be a great addition to your Stanley products and will allow you to craft cocktails nearly anywhere. This all-encompassing cocktail shaker set features a removable reamer to juice and strain directly into the jigger cap, stainless steel insulated rocks […]
The Kentucky Derby is around the corner and we’ve got whisky cocktails on our mind – Old Fashioneds, Manhattans, Sours, and of course, the doll of the derby, the Mint Julep. And while your first thought for the base of a mouthwatering Mint Julep may be to reach for bourbon, Glenfiddich Brand Ambassador Struan Ralph […]
Drink: Rogue Chipotle Whiskey begins in the dirt at Rogue Farms in Independence, Ore. where the company grows their jalapeno peppers. After the peppers are dried they are smoked over cherry and alder wood. Rogue Chipotle Whiskey is brewed, distilled, and barrel-aged with Rogue’s chipotle peppers for three times the flavor and a touch more heat. The whiskey is […]
Hosted at the Kentucky Derby Museum at historic Churchill Downs Kick off your Father’s Day Sunday in style at world-famous Churchill Downs. Horse racing in Kentucky is rich in history, dating back to 1789 when the first race course was laid out in Lexington. However, it was almost 100 years later, in 1875, that Churchill Downs officially […]
