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Distillery Tours: Balcones Distillery

September 20, 2019September 17, 2019 Nick Leghorn Leave a comment

The city of Waco, Texas had been a relatively minor player in the Texas landscape for a few decades. The only two attractions in the city were Baylor University and the Dr. Pepper museum… which all changed in 2015, when the stars of Fixer Upper, Chip and Joanna Gaines, opened Magnolia Market (aka The Silos). Since then, the city has seen an explosion in popularity as a tourist destination — and correspondingly, in increase in craft production facilities. Balcones Distillery, located just three blocks south of Magnolia, might just be the more worthwhile attraction of the bunch.

Whiskey Review: Bellevoye Bleu Triple Malt Whisky

September 18, 2019September 19, 2019 Nick Leghorn Leave a comment

French whiskey is having a bit of a moment. There’s a number of varieties of French whiskey that have come out over the last couple years and Bellevoye is positioning itself as the premium brand. So we treid it for ourselves to see how it fares compared to some of the competition.

How To Store Your Traeger Grill for Winter

September 16, 2019September 12, 2019 Nick Leghorn Leave a comment

Traeger grills are a fantastic tool for the backyard pit master, but they also represent a significant investment. (They ain’t cheap, in other words.) So if you’re like me, looking at the looming shift in weather patterns and wondering how to protect your grill during the cold winter months, take it from someone who has done it wrong in the past and figured it out the hard way: there’s a couple things that could help prevent a painful start to next year’s grill season.

This Weekend in Texas: Balcones Bourbon Festival

September 13, 2019September 12, 2019 Nick Leghorn Leave a comment

Are you running out of things to do during these long summer weekends? Too pruned out from floating down the Guadalupe? Hopelessly sunburned from hanging out at Zilker Park? Tired of dodging boats on Lake Travis? For those who are looking for a little variety, Balcones Distilling up near Waco is holding their first ever Bourbon Festival this weekend, and you can guarantee that we’ll be in attendance!

Whiskey Review: Hudson Maple Cask Rye

September 11, 2019September 19, 2019 Nick Leghorn Leave a comment

The combination of maple syrup and whiskey seems to be a winner, with a number of manufacturers jumping on that bandwagon and producing their some version of a maple-infused whiskey. Tuthilltown Spirits is breaking the mold a bit, though, by using a rye base to better represent it’s New York roots. So how does it stack up?

Hand Rolled: A Film About Cigars

September 9, 2019September 5, 2019 Nick Leghorn Leave a comment

I’m a huge fan of cigars, as you can probably tell. And I’m also a bit of a history nerd. So when I heard about a documentary that explored the history of cigars, I immediately handed over my hard earned cash for a digital copy.

Whiskey Review: Balcones Brimstone

September 7, 2019September 19, 2019 Nick Leghorn Leave a comment

When the head of the Texas Whiskey Association mentions that Balcones Brimstone reminded him of hot summer nights in Texas, you know there must be something there. Seeing as it’s currently the height of Texas summer here in Austin, I figured it was the perfect time to give this uniquely flavored whiskey a spin.

Pre-Order Available Now: “Le Petit” Cigar Cutter Knife from Les Fines Lames

September 5, 2019September 5, 2019 Nick Leghorn Leave a comment

Starting this week, the folks at French manufacturing company Les Fines Lames, whose initial product was a cigar cutting pocket knife, are offering a pre-order crowdfunding campaign for their latest version of their product: the Le Petit knife.

Whiskey Review: Wild Turkey Bourbon

September 4, 2019August 28, 2019 Nick Leghorn Leave a comment

Wild Turkey is one of those famous whiskey brands that everyone knows. It’s been around forever, popularized on TV and in movies — but even so, I’ve never actually had a single sip. I was curious what’s kept this spirit on the shelves throughout the decades so I bought a bottle to figure it out for myself.

Recipe: Penicillin Cocktail

September 2, 2019August 30, 2019 Nick Leghorn Leave a comment

If you’re looking for a recipe for the medicine penicillin, you’ve come to the wrong place. This recipe is for the modern classic Penicillin cocktail, a drink that won’t cure your bacterial infection but does wonders for a case of the Monday blues.