Last year, my wife and I spent the holidays in Munich, Germany. For her, the highlight of the trip was a little station in one of the ancient city gates
Continue reading2019 Holiday Whiskey Gift Guide
It’s that time of year! Time to buy gifts for all of our loved ones, and maybe something special for ourselves (treat yo’ self!). As someone who typically buys a
Continue readingWhiskey Review: Caliber Classic Whiskey
Today we’re looking at a spirit that I knew nothing about beyond the relatively low price point: Caliber Company Spirits Classic Whiskey. And boy, was this an adventure of a
Continue readingWhiskey Review: Elijah Craig Small Batch Bourbon
I’m a big fan of the Evan Williams bourbon. It’s probably the best bang for your bourbon-buying-dollar and well worth the investment. The higher end version coming out of that
Continue readingWhiskey Review: Still Austin Sherry Cask Finished Bourbon
Still Austin is one of my favorite distilleries. Not only is it a great space with friendly staff in downtown Austin, Texas, but they actually make proper grain-to-glass whiskey and
Continue readingCigar Smoker’s Guide to Lima, Peru
My wife and I recently took a quick trip to Lima, Peru. Having never been to South America, we weren’t entirely sure what to expect, but I figured that there
Continue readingWhiskey Review: Maker’s Mark 46
For over a half a century, Maker’s Mark did one thing and, darn it, they did it well. Then they introduced their 46 expression. Since the success of that line,
Continue readingCigar Review: Romeo y Julieta Reserve Robusto
This blog may be mainly about whiskey, but from time to time I like to talk about the cigars that I personally enjoy pairing with my drink. This month, I’m
Continue readingWhiskey Review: Kooper Sweetheart of the Rodeo Straight Bourbon
One of the best things about my local spirits shop is that some of the smaller whiskey producers show up every so often. In this case, I was walking through
Continue readingWhiskey Review: Jack Daniels Tennessee Straight Rye Whiskey
Jack Daniels is branching out, trying new things. One of their newest creations is a rye whiskey with a distinctively light label. Today, we give it a try and see
Continue readingWhiskey Review: Cascade Blonde American Whiskey
I enjoy walking down the lesser traveled aisles of the local liquor store. There’s always some unique options, and more often than not I can find a surprisingly cheap and
Continue readingWhiskey Review: Evan Williams Single Barrel Vintage
I like the Evan Williams line of bourbon. It’s one of my favorite budget priced spirits, a great balance of taste and affordability. But what happens when you try to
Continue readingCocktail Recipe: Apple Cider Manhattan
With fall in full swing and the holiday season fast approaching, its time to start thinking festive cocktails. Since my holidays are spent in New York, I decided that this
Continue readingWhat Makes a Good Whiskey Bar?
I love whiskey. (In case you couldn’t tell from the fact that I run a whiskey blog.) So when I visit a new city and I find a bar that
Continue readingReview: Zippo Butane Lighter Insert
Zippo lighters are damn near ubiquitous, and the attractive design can be customized to meet any style. All of which makes them popular among smokers, but because the lighter fluid
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