A friend of mine is in the process of doing a routine purge of his liquor cabinet, and I was lucky enough to be around when he was trying to
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What Makes a Good Cigar Lounge?
I’ve been in my fair share of cigar lounges of all shapes and sizes. Brand new or centuries old, only seating a handful of people or catering to a massive
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Wine. Whiskey. Cigars. Three areas where there are so many different varieties and brands on the market that it’s nearly impossible to find something you’ll like. And what if you
Continue readingWhiskey Review: Firestone & Robertson TX Blended Whiskey
I’m making my way through the Texas whiskies, and one I keep seeing again and again is the Firestone & Robertson TX Blended Whiskey. It’s on just about every shelf,
Continue readingCheap Cigar Tip: Buy the Store Brand
Cigars can be an expensive habit. You can find deals online or less expensive brands, but when I want to really enjoy a good cigar I know it’s going to
Continue readingWhiskey Review: Treaty Oak Ghost Hill Bourbon Whiskey
The Texas Hill Country (an area south and west of Austin, for those not familiar with Texas geography) is full of more amazing craft breweries, distilleries, and wineries than you
Continue readingWhiskey Review: Traverse City Whiskey Co. XXX Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Thanksgiving is a time for family to come together from across the country, share their experiences, and catch up on what they missed during the year. This Thanksgiving, one of
Continue readingWhiskey Review: Oban 14 Year Scotch
Bourbon is a very American drink, big and bold. Scotch, on the other hand, is a more delicate and delicious spirit with nuances and variations in flavor that could be
Continue readingWhiskey Review: Old Crow Bourbon
When I started reviewing whiskeys my wife asked me a very important question: am I only going to do the “good” ones? No, I responded, I need to do them
Continue readingBuilding a Drop Front Standing Desk: Learn From My Mistakes
My wife works from home these days. She has her own office setup in our spare room, and while she has a decent desk, the lack of real-life interaction with
Continue readingWhiskey Review: Ranger Creek .36 Texas Bourbon Whiskey
Austin may be a hot spot for craft beverage makers, but four years of living in San Antonio taught me not to discount our neighbor city just down I-35. San
Continue readingCustom Leather Cigar Smoking Kit
For me, smoking a good cigar is as much about the ritual and the environment as it is about the cigar itself. It’s a solid hour of time where I
Continue readingWhiskey Review: Nikka Pure Malt Red
Last July, my wife and I were in Paris getting ready to tie the knot. We were there with a group of close family and friends, and looking forward to
Continue readingWhiskey Review: Balcones Baby Blue
I’m working my way through the locally distilled brown spirits here in Austin, Texas. I first spotted this bottle at Easy Tiger in downtown Austin and it was pretty darn
Continue readingWhiskey Review: Maker’s Mark Straight Kentucky Bourbon
There’s one sure fire way to know my wife’s grandfather has been in the room: an open bottle of Maker’s Mark placed somewhere within arm’s reach of the comfiest chair.
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