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 ...

How to Infuse Bourbon: Quick & Easy
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 ...

Whiskey for Beginners: Where to Start
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 ...

More Barrel Aged Cocktails: Vieux Carré
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
Before we go any further, it’s important that I answer the question How Do You Pronounce Vieux Carré?… Read More ...

Ben Franklin’s Drinkerʼs 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 ...