The history of rye whiskey in America can be traced back as early as the late 1700s to the northeastern states of Pennsylvania and Maryland where locals enjoyed this spicy whiskey. Although prohibition largely halted production at the time, rye whiskey production has risen in the 21st century with new …
You’re perusing the rum options at wherever you are: the liquor store, the french bistro, the steakhouse, the liquor cabinet of your Grandma who still drinks like she’s 5 men in their 20s. You want that sweet fire in your belly, but then you notice something strange. A rum, but …
It’s January; and the New Year is well upon us. The Holiday get-togethers have come and gone, and we’ve all got a long lull until we need to dress our homes in a certain theme and invite all those sometimes friends over. What’s next, Valentine’s day? Not exactly akin to …
Pink gin has a long and storied history with what was once the most powerful fleet in the world: the British Royal Navy. Originally created as a cure to seasickness, pink gin was traditionally a blend of gin and angostura bitters which sailors the world over came to love. It …
Nestled at the foot of the great Rockies in Colorado comes a truly one of a kind bourbon cream. Billed as the only true bourbon cream, Nooku™ is comprised of only two ingredients: premium bourbon and fresh dairy cream. While there are many liqueurs that claim to be bourbon creams, …
The Dalmore is no stranger to limited and rare releases but the 35 really takes the cake. First aged in bourbon barrels, sherry casks and port pipes, this incredible whiskey is then bottled into hand-blown decanters from French crystal house Baccarat, emblazoned with a silver stag from the Scottish master …
In 1821, William Smith founded Wolfburn Distillery in Thurso, Caithness, Scotland. The name Wolfburn comes from the watercourse it drew from, ‘burn’ being the Scots word for stream or small river. This distillery quickly became an important producer of malt whisky. Tax records show that it was the largest distillery …
The art of making rum has been a cherished and glorified practice since its inception in the Caribbean in the mid 17th century. Since then, countless distilleries have taken a crack at making their own version of rum with such a select few standing out. One such distillery that has …
There are certain releases from distilleries that are very limited however, the folks over at Mr. Black have taken it to the next level. This release of is limited to only 6 bottles and it is only available to purchase after correctly answering a coffee knowledge test provided by Mr. …
In 1989, Scotland experienced a barley crop like no one had ever seen before; it was wild and varied. This barley became incredibly difficult to work with for distillers to work with, especially during the early stages of production. These difficulties caused many of the distilleries in Scotland to miss …
Hey there, ladies and gentlemen, and happy New Year. I hope your resolutions are holding up. I hope you’re still in the sort of honeymoon-reintroduction phase of work that makes it seem like fun. Unfortunately, I’ve got to start this little piece I’ve prepared for you with a confession; a …
Since early human history, the Greeks have always discussed and believed that unicorns existed in the far away realm of India where Greek historian Ctesias theorized they galloped around ruling the region. Accounts of unicorns have appeared in later historical literature, yet no human has ever had a confirmed contact …