Old Tub Whiskey
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”
Bushmills Black Bush
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”
Wilderness Brown Derby
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 Bottled-in-Bond Straight Rye Whisky
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”
Rebel 100 Kentucky Straight Bourbon
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”
Brown Sugar Manhattan
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
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”
Giant Texas Bourbon
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”
Blood Orange Crush
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”
Wolf Moon Straight Bourbon Whiskey
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”