Recently, I spent a warm weekend working on a couple of cocktail recipes. Since I didn’t want to use a nice bottle of Scotch for our newest cocktails, I set out to the liquor store to purchase a smokey whiskey that was relatively inexpensive.… Read the rest “Hinch Irish Whiskey: Review”
Blueberry Mint Julep
The Kentucky Derby is right around the corner, so here at Wilderness Whiskey Women, we wanted to focus our attention on cocktails sure to be a hit at any derby party. The Kentucky Derby might be the fastest two minutes in sports, but our Blueberry Mint Julep is scrumptious and you’re guaranteed to reach the bottom of your glass before a winner is declared.… Read the rest “Mix it Up Monday: Blueberry Mint Julep”
Spring fades quickly in Colorado. It goes from cold, damp, and windy to hot and windy in a heartbeat. The recent soaring temps and a stint in sunny California only increased our craving for a good mule.… Read the rest “Mix it Up Monday: Kentucky with a Kick Mule”
When we aren’t out camping, we love hanging out with our friends and family. The summer months are best for us to host small gatherings and share some of our cocktail creations. Whether mixing cocktails for a large group or crafting one or two for your enjoyment, we’ve got you covered with our recommendations for the Top 5 Cocktail Crafting Essentials to help you take your cocktail crafting game to the next level.… Read the rest “Top 5 Cocktail Crafting Essentials”
Over the weekend, we met up with friends at a local Barbie-themed pop-up bar to grab cocktails and celebrate a birthday. As one might expect from a Barbie bar, the cocktails were sweet, beachy, and mostly pink. Scanning the menu, I noticed one particular cocktail that caught my eye.… Read the rest “Mix It Up Monday: All Ken’s Clothes Fit Me”
When we first created this site, we focused on two things we love: whiskey and the wilderness. We love sitting down and sipping a new whiskey or enjoying a pour or two while we hang with our friends and share stories by the campfire.… Read the rest “Go Outside. It Benefits Your Health.”
One of our favorite distillers is Whiskey Del Bac. Located in Tucson, Arizona, Whiskey Del Bac has established itself as one of the best single malt makers in the US. Don’t just take our word for it. Whiskey Advocate gave Dorado, a mesquite-smoked single malt, a score of 90.… Read the rest “Whiskey Del Bac Frontera: Review”
It’s St. Patrick’s Day, and fittingly, I’m sitting in the den drafting a review for McConnell’s Irish Whiskey. It is early morning, and I’m the only one in our house moving, minus Moose and the dog we are watching. It will be several hours before I pour out McConnell’s Irish Whiskey drams and sit with Alie in our parlor room or in front of a fire on the porch to record our thoughts.… Read the rest “McConnell’s Irish Whiskey: Review”
Spring officially begins on March 19th, so we are just a few days from the equinox. That means camping season is set to start later this month, at least for us. Spring can be temperate and pleasant, depending on where you live in the US.… Read the rest “Outdoor Adventures: How to Make Spring Camping Comfortable”
In 2020, I took a trip to Leadville, Colorado, for the Crystal Carnival and Skijoring weekend. While there, we noticed a big, nighttime fat bike ride called the Mineral Belt Mayhem. I was intrigued and thought it would be cool to participate in the race eventually.… Read the rest “Outdoor Adventures: Mineral Belt Mayhem”