Month: July 2022

Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond: Review

A bottle of Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond outside.
Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond.

Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond

If you have been paying attention to our weekly posts on Instagram, you probably know that I love bottled-in-bond whiskey. When I peruse the liquor store, I often snag bonded selections over other whiskeys. In some cases, I’ve passed up other coveted bottles in favor of bottled-in-bond.… Read the rest “Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond: Review”

Mix it Up Monday: Dragon Water

Dragon Water cocktail with mint garnish.
Dragon Water cocktail with mint garnish.

When I met Summer, I really didn’t care for whiskey. I drank scotch with my grandfather and I would have an occasional Jack and Coke at a bar. But whiskey wasn’t my jam. I was all about gin and tequila (still am, by the way).… Read the rest “Mix it Up Monday: Dragon Water”

Mix It Up Monday: Spicy Dragon Fruit Old Fashioned

Spicy Dragon Fruit Old Fashioned cocktail in a rocks glass with serrano peppers.
Spicy Dragon Fruit Old Fashioned cocktail with serrano peppers.

Recently, Alie and I picked up a dragon fruit on our recent Imperfect Foods order. I can’t say it was a fruit I’d ever tried before, although occasionally I’ve seen it in stores.… Read the rest “Mix It Up Monday: Spicy Dragon Fruit Old Fashioned”

Penelope Bourbon Toasted Series: Review

Penelope Toasted Series.

Penelope Bourbon Toasted Series

Although Penelope Bourbon only began in 2018, there has certainly been a buzz around the brand over the past couple of years. With the introduction of their Architect Bourbon, a Toasted Series Barrel Strength Bourbon, and a Rose Cask finished Bourbon, there is a lot of variety in this up-and-coming brand.… Read the rest “Penelope Bourbon Toasted Series: Review”

Mix it Up Monday: Watermelon Whiskey Spritzer

Watermelon Whiskey Spritzer garnished with a piece of watermelon.
Watermelon Whiskey Spritzer with watermelon garnish.

Watermelon Whiskey Spritzer

Occasionally, I’ll have an idea for a cocktail that comes together perfectly. I’ll think about the ingredients I want to add, consider the portions of each item, and brainstorm the perfect garnish to complement the flavor and aesthetic.… Read the rest “Mix it Up Monday: Watermelon Whiskey Spritzer”

Trapline Rock and Rye: Review

Trapline Rock and Rye bottle taken on a bed of pine needles and rock.

Trapline Rock and Rye

Alie and I love to hit the road in the summer to explore the West. We love camping, visiting new places, and checking out the National Parks. One thing we love just as much as camping is visiting local distilleries and breweries we never knew existed.… Read the rest “Trapline Rock and Rye: Review”

Mix it Up Monday: Bourbon Sweet Tea

Bourbon Sweet Tea cocktail in a frozen rocks glass and garnished with a slice of lemon and mint leaf.
Bourbon Sweet Tea with lemon and mint garnish.

Bourbon Sweet Tea

Mix it up Monday has become a day we look forward to every week. It is a joy for us to share recipes for the cocktails we’ve created that we think you’ll enjoy as much as we do.… Read the rest “Mix it Up Monday: Bourbon Sweet Tea”

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