Being a Cocktail Novice can be pretty confusing, so I was excited when I had the chance to get some expert guidance on where to start with Rye whiskeys. Rye happens to be a personal favorite and after meeting Mark and Christina from the legendary WhiskyCast podcast, they were nice enough to make a few recommendations via Twitter.… Read More ...

The Bulleit Bourbon Woody Camper
I recently attended The American Whiskey Convention in Philadelphia and had the opportunity to experience the Bulleit Bourbon Woody Camper. It was among the coolest swag wagons I’ve ever seen.
Full Disclosure: Bulleit greased me up with a T-shirt and some whiskey glasses, but I would have babbled about this thing without it.… Read More ...

American Whiskey Convention: Our Favorites
Whiskey is not for everyone, but with a little experience we’ve come to find that we like it … a lot. So when Patti and I heard about the American Whiskey Convention in Philadelphia, we had to check it out. Hosted at Citizen’s Bank Park the whole event was pretty overwhelming, but we discovered a few new-to-us whiskies that are worth sharing.… Read More ...

Irish Whiskey: An Introduction
St. Patrick’s Day approaches and as everyone’s attention focuses on leprechauns, green beer and Irish Potatoes, mine drifts toward Irish Whiskey. Sure green beer has a place at any Irish celebration, but it’s the good whiskey that really makes it a party.… Read More ...

Carpano Antica Sweet Vermouth – Cocktail Secret Weapon
No matter if you’re a cocktail beginner or grizzled home bar veteran, Carpano Antica sweet vermouth will take your cocktails to the next level. I stumbled across this spirit when researching the Martinez cocktail and it’s been the most impactful discovery I’ve made since.… Read More ...