Now that my parents are nearing retirement, they’re getting ready to move to their house in Cape Cod full time. On the one hand, that makes it significantly more difficult
Continue readingWhiskey Review: Balcones Texas Pot Still Bourbon
Balcones Distilling recently had its first Bourbon Fest and, like moths to a flame, Texas-based whiskey drinkers (myself included) made the pilgrimage to Waco, Texas to check it out. One
Continue readingWhisky Review: Lismore Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whsky
I’m not made of money, and not every night is a Lagavulin night. Sometimes I just need something that I can mix in a cocktail without feeling regret about wasting
Continue readingReview: Flash Point Cinnamon
If there’s one thing that really disagrees with my taste buds, it’s cinnamon flavored whiskey. But what about when that whiskey isn’t even whiskey, but instead a “fortified wine” with
Continue readingCocktail Recipe: Pumpkin Spice Kentucky Mule
It’s that time of the year again… when everything is pumpkin spice flavored including Spam, pasta sauce, and Kit-Kat bars. (I’m not kidding — Google these for yourself!) For the
Continue readingWhiskey Review: Balcones Texas High Rye Bourbon
Balcones Distilling recently had its first Bourbon Fest and, like moths to a flame, Texas-based whiskey drinkers (myself included) made the pilgrimage to Waco, Texas to check it out. One
Continue readingWhiskey Review: Nikka Blended Whisky
I’m always on the lookout for new products from my favorite distilleries, and in this case it might not be so much of a “new” product as it is one
Continue readingZippo Releases Butane and Electric Inserts for Lighters
One of the most popular articles we’ve written is about this butane lighter insert for Zippo lighters. People love the form factor of Zippo lighters, but especially for cigars, having
Continue readingWhisky Review: Domaine des Hautes Glaces Les Moissons Single Malt
I recently came back from France with a smattering of whiskey bottles to try. French whiskey is still a very new concept and I’m loving the variety of products that
Continue readingReview: Traditional Herd Creek Blended Special Select
I walked into my local convenience store one day and saw an interesting sight: something that looked damn near like a liquor cabinet with spirits for sale. There was something
Continue readingWhiskey Review: Bellevoye Noir Triple Malt Whisky
We’ve previously reviewed Bellevoye’s Bleu variety of this whiskey, the “standard edition” if you will. But there are several other versions as well — a red label, a white label,
Continue readingDistillery Tours: Balcones Distillery
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
Continue readingWhiskey Review: Bellevoye Bleu Triple Malt Whisky
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
Continue readingHow To Store Your Traeger Grill for Winter
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
Continue readingThis Weekend in Texas: Balcones Bourbon Festival
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
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