Good ol’ lemonade is one of those thirst-quenching beverages that reminds me of summer. When I was a kid, my brother and I would set up a lemonade stand during the summer to try and earn a few dollars to spend at the arcade.… Read the rest “Mix it Up Monday: Lynchburg Lemonade”
If you spend any time on our site or visit our Instagram, you probably know that I prefer my whiskey neat. However, sipping whiskey when it’s grotesquely hot outside doesn’t give me the summer vibes I seek. What I want is a cold, fruity, and refreshing cocktail.… Read the rest “Mix it Up Monday: Whiskey Paloma”
A bottle caught my attention from the corner of my eye with its shiny, gold label. I picked up the bottle to look more closely and noticed a wolf on the label.… Read the rest “Dire Wolf Bourbon: Review”
Warm weather always inspires my cocktail crafting. Although I love drinking whiskey neat, there comes a point during the year when an ice-cold cocktail is more fitting for the season. This week, we crafted a cocktail that combines the flavors of pineapple, orange, chiles, and bourbon for a sweet and spicy cocktail that will be a hit at your summer patio party.… Read the rest “Mix it Up Monday: Pineapple Popper”
When you marry into a family of Scotch enthusiasts, you are going to have to drink Scotch. This is hard for me because Scotch doesn’t agree with my palate. To me, it tastes like band-aids and smells like McDonald’s soap.… Read the rest “Glenlivet Founder’s Reserve: Review”
Colorado is an odd place to live during the late spring. One day, it’s 90 degrees and you start counting down the days to summer vacation. But take one look at the weather forecast and there is probably snow in the forecast.… Read the rest “Mix it Up Monday: Summer’s Strawberry Lemonade”
One of our favorite places to visit in Colorado is Steamboat Springs. It is an area we try to visit annually. Like many Colorado mountain towns, it offers a little bit of every type of adventure.… Read the rest “Warrior Whiskey: Review”
This week’s quest to craft a new cocktail led me down a fascinating rabbit hole. We recently picked up a couple of bottles of spicy bitters and spicy syrup. This led me to consider the ways I might be able to showcase spice in our next cocktail.… Read the rest “Mix it Up Monday: Pineapple Upside Down Cake”
An adage I’ve heard before is that whatever whiskey is in your glass today is probably better than the whiskey your granddad drank. It makes a lot of sense when you stop to think about it.… Read the rest “Old Tub Whiskey: Review”
A few weeks ago, Alie and I decided to treat our friends to a whiskey tasting. Since our friends didn’t have much experience with whiskey, we wanted to present them with different types of whiskeys.… Read the rest “Bushmills Black Bush: Review”
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