This week, we are continuing with our Kentucky Derby theme. While the Mint Julep reigns supreme as the quintessential derby cocktail, we wanted to share a cocktail that hits very different tasting notes.… Read the rest “Mix it Up Monday: Wilderness Brown Derby”
Rittenhouse Rye is a whiskey I had seen popping up on my social media feed. Much like Blue Note infiltrated my feed earlier this year, Rittenhouse Rye has been the whiskey of the moment in the virtual space.… Read the rest “Rittenhouse Rye: Review”
A few years ago, I went on a budget bourbon kick. I sought to find a bottom-shelf whiskey that was good enough to drink straight up. A lot of budget whiskeys are OK mixed in cola, but on their own, they miss the mark.… Read the rest “Rebel 100 Whiskey: Review”
On the weekends, if we aren’t out camping in the wilderness, we experiment with cocktail recipes. We consider what we have, what the weather is like, and what we’re in the mood for. I mix the drinks; Alie samples while she makes dinner.… Read the rest “Mix it Up Monday: Brown Sugar Manhattan”
Blue Note Juke Joint Whiskey caught my attention recently, but not in a liquor store. Blue Note has instead been popping up on our Instagram feed. In the past few weeks, I’ve seen several pictures and posts praising this whiskey.… Read the rest “Blue Note Juke Joint Whiskey: Review”
You’ve heard the adage before: “Everything’s bigger in Texas.” Following the state’s claim to fame, Giant Texas Bourbon Whiskey also brings size directly into the name, which should make it easy to remember (and giggle at, a little).… Read the rest “Giant Texas Bourbon Whiskey: Review”
Last week, Alie talked me into leading a whiskey tasting for a few of our friends. Her idea was to introduce our friends to a few new pours and craft a custom cocktail to enjoy with each person’s whiskey of choice.… Read the rest “Mix it Up Monday: Blood Orange Crush”
Every time I pop into the liquor store, I am on the lookout for good deals. Through my exploring, I’ve found that those budget bottles of whiskey are often better than their price point indicates; they’re just not subjected to the hype of the higher-priced brands.… Read the rest “Wolf Moon Bourbon: Review”
There are some combinations you just can’t beat. Peanut butter and jelly. Pizza and beer. Jordan and Pippen. We believe mint and whiskey should join the ranks as an indelible dynamic duo.… Read the rest “Mix it Up Monday: Whiskey Mint Lemonade”
Spring hath sprung and camp season is upon us. There are few better ways to celebrate the changing of the seasons than sitting by a campfire and enjoying a glass of whiskey. For our inaugural camp trip for 2022, we snagged a bottle of Elijah Craig Small Batch to enjoy on our expedition.… Read the rest “Elijah Craig Small Batch: Review”
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