Food & History: April 18
Food & History: April 18 1921 Ontario, Canada votes for alcohol prohibition effective July 19, 1921. 1942 ‘Moonlight Cocktail’ by The Glenn Miller Orchestra hits #1 […]
Spirits
Food & History: March 16
Food & History: March 16 1740 Jacob Schweppe born, he first developed the first practical process for carbonated mineral water. 1915 Absinthe is outlawed in […]
Michter’s Distillery To Expand
Michter’s Distillery To Expand LOUISVILLE, KY January 9, 2018 – At year-end 2017, Michters Distillerys affiliate Springwater Kentucky Realty completed its purchase of 145 acres […]
Allspice Dram
Allspice Dram Liqueur This came out of necessity. I could not find it in any of my local retail liquor stores, and they are not […]
Old Forester Birthday Bourbon
Old Forester Birthday Bourbon Spirit: Kentucky Bourbon Whiskey; Aged 12 years; 96 Proof; $90 Retail Mashbill: 72% Corn, 18% Rye, 10% Malted Barley Wow. That […]
Barrel Proof
Barrel Proof & Cask Strength Barrel Proof or Cask Strength refers to any spirit which is aged in a barrel and has the full alcohol […]
Pappy Hunt
Pappy Hunt Its November, and just a few weeks away from Thanksgiving. That means that Pappy Van Winkle Hunting Season is in full swing. It […]
Kentucky Owl 11yr Rye
Kentucky Owl 11yr Rye Spirits: Kentucky Straight Rye, 110 Proof (55.3% Alcohol); Retail $130 US I had no doubt this would be amazing. One of […]
Bahama Breeze
Bahama Breeze There is something to be said for restaurant chains. They are warm, friendly, consistent and mostly reasonably priced. The fact that you are […]
J&B Rare Blended Scotch Whisky
J&B Rare Blended Scotch Whisky Spirit: Blended Scotch Whisky; 80 Proof; $25 Retail This is something I had to explore. I have to admit I […]
Rosemary Lemontini
Rosemary Lemontini Summer herbs allow us a whole new realm of cocktails which are lighter and more refreshing and great for experimenting. This is what […]
The First Cocktail
The First Cocktail The history of fermenting, distilling and drinking dates back further than history can even record. We are talking the Egyptians and Pyramids […]
Peat Monster
Peat Monster Spirit: Blended Scotch Whiskey; 92 Proof (46% Alcohol); Retail: $50 The Peat Monster from Compass Box is really a delight. I’ve tried a […]
