Tag: Rye Whiskey

Old Overholt 114: Review

Old Overholt 114 on the bar.
Old Overholt on the bar at home.

A few weeks ago, Alie and I dropped into a local liquor store in Washington, D.C.. We picked up a couple of options to enjoy in our hotel while visiting the area. I wanted to try something that I don’t typically find on the shelf at home.… Read the rest “Old Overholt 114: Review”

Mix It Up Monday: Mind Eraser

Mind Eraser cocktail in a rocks glass. Next to a copper mug and shaker.
Mind Eraser cocktail, sans ice.

Absinthe is a spirit that invokes a lot of myths. Although it was a popular spirit in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, absinthe would be banned in most nations by 1915. The greatly exaggerated rumors that absinthe caused people to hallucinate led to the banning of the spirit.… Read the rest “Mix It Up Monday: Mind Eraser”

Mix it Up Monday: Not Your Grandma’s Maraschino

Not Your Grandma’s Maraschino cocktail near our fall decor.

Recently, Alie and I took our last camping trip of the season. While we were out, we visited one of our favorite local distilleries in the area we were staying. The distillery had a number of exciting cocktails on its menu.… Read the rest “Mix it Up Monday: Not Your Grandma’s Maraschino”

Laws San Luis Valley Rye: Review

Laws San Luis Valley Rye with Mt. Princeton in the background.

One of the most exciting parts of the craft whiskey boom is that a number of great distilleries have opened in Colorado over the past several years. One such distillery is Laws Whiskey House, based in Denver, Colorado.… Read the rest “Laws San Luis Valley Rye: Review”

Mix It Up Monday: Rye Tai

Rye Tai in a rocks glass. Garnished with a whiskey infused cherry.
Rye Tai garnished with cherry.

Summer makes me think of tropical drinks and sitting by the beach. Do I ever go to the beach, you ask? Not really. We spend our time mostly in the mountains. However, that doesn’t stop us from craving something tropical when it’s hot during the dog days of summer.… Read the rest “Mix It Up Monday: Rye Tai”

Rittenhouse Rye: Review

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”

High West Double Rye: Review

High West Double Rye

Our first experience with High West Distillery was in 2019 when Alie and I traveled to Park City, Utah for Spring Break. The goal of our trip was to connect with friends and ride the slopes, but we found an extra treat along the way.… Read the rest “High West Double Rye: Review”

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