The support we’ve received from our friends and family since we started our whiskey journey has been amazing. I often received a bottle of something for my birthday or around the holidays, which I always enjoy.… Read the rest “Huling Station Very Small Batch: Review”
Fall is in the air, so we’ve been working on more autumnal-themed cocktails. One of my favorite autumn beverages is apple cider. After picking up a spiced apple cider from the store, we knew we wanted to feature it in a cocktail.… Read the rest “Mix It Up Monday: Falling Apple”
I have a soft spot for Colorado whiskeys. It doesn’t matter how long they have been around or whether the product is sourced from elsewhere. If it is a Colorado brand, I’ll probably grab a bottle to sip while camping, wearing an Aksels Colorado shirt and hat.… Read the rest “Old Elk Wheated Bourbon: Review”
Our 5-year anniversary just passed a couple of weeks ago. The theme for a 5-year anniversary present is wood. The gift I received was a cocktail smoker kit. I finally got a chance to try it out this past week.… Read the rest “Mix It Up Monday: Maple Pecan Smoked Old Fashioned”
People are irrational actors. We don’t always make rational choices and we are often driven by emotion. For example, you don’t have to look much farther than toilet paper hoarding which was common in the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic.… Read the rest “Buffalo Trace Bourbon: Review”
Alie and I go through periods when we crave mule cocktails. Whether we visit a local restaurant or whip one up at home, a mule is a quick and easy go-to drink.… Read the rest “Mix it Up Monday: Ginger Rosemary Mule”
Over the summer, I wanted to make a Rye Tai whiskey cocktail but I didn’t have anything in my liquor cabinets that I thought would make a good base spirit. I headed to the liquor store in search of a rye whiskey, specifically one that was finished in rum casks.… Read the rest “Templeton Rye Caribbean Rum Cask: Review”
This week’s cocktail started with a question. What could I make with grapefruit bitters? I picked up the grapefruit bitters because we like to use grapefruit in a number of our cocktails. However, the subtle grapefruit bittering agent needs to be paired with a savory simple syrup, which is how we arrived at our Rosemary Apocethary whiskey cocktail.… Read the rest “Mix It Up Monday: Rosemary Apocethary”
Over the past few months, we’ve been lucky enough to sample some really great whiskeys. It got us thinking about which ones were our favorite. However, it is tough to compare different styles available at different prices. In Our Top 5 Whiskeys of Summer 2022, you’ll find an allocated pick, a budget bottle, a beginner-friendly bottle, a blended whiskey, and a single malt.… Read the rest “Our Top 5 Whiskeys of Summer 2022”
The calendar says September, which means we only have a few precious weeks of summer left. We are always looking for ways to stretch summer as long as possible. This week, we decided to present our Top 3 Summer Cocktails of 2022.… Read the rest “Top 3 Summer Cocktails of 2022”
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