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How to Taste Whiskey: A Tutorial

standard Bill Rowland January 7, 2018 Leave a response
How to Taste Whiskey

Learning the basics of how to taste whiskey can be pretty intimidating, but it doesn’t have to be. Recently I had the opportunity to hang out with my whiskey guru Steve Brown and I’d like to share with you what I’ve learned.… Read More ...

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How to Infuse Bourbon: Quick & Easy

standard Bill Rowland May 4, 2017 Leave a response
How to Infuse Bourbon

Some of the best cocktails are a simple twist on an old favorite, so in this post I’m going to show you how to infuse bourbon the quick and easy way.

Flavored whiskey has become incredibly popular and you can create unique cocktails at home with simple, fresh ingredients.… Read More ...

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Whiskey for Beginners: Where to Start

standard Bill Rowland April 11, 2017 Leave a response
Whiskey for Beginners

Everyone’s got to start somewhere, so when I had the chance to ambush the whiskey buyer for my local liquor store, whiskey for beginners was on my mind. Frankly walking down the aisles with hundreds of choices felt pretty overwhelming, but Steve Brown from Canal’s Liquor Store in Mt.… Read More ...

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More Barrel Aged Cocktails: Vieux Carré

standard Bill Rowland April 3, 2017 Leave a response
Barrel Aged Vieux Carre Cocktails

After discovering barrel aged cocktails last summer, we’ve been feverishly experimenting and in this post I’d like to tell you about the barrel aged Vieux Carré. Applying the basics we’ve previously discussed, another winner was created.

Vieux Carré Pronunciation

How to Pronounce Vieux CarreBefore we go any further, it’s important that I answer the question How Do You Pronounce Vieux Carré?… Read More ...

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Ben Franklin’s Drinkerʼs Dictionary

standard Bill Rowland November 22, 2016 Leave a response
Ben Franklin's Drinkers Dictionary

Benjamin Frankly was many things including an American founding father, scientist, inventor and… a drunk. Apparently Ben really enjoyed a few drinks and chose to reflect on this habit in The Drinkerʼs Dictionary, an article published in the Pennsylvania Gazette in 1737.… Read More ...

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