When I start to really get into a subject (i.e. craft beer, whisk(e)y, food, etc.), I can’t help but think that other people share my interests, and that whatever I am looking for will be readily available. Unfortunately, that isn’t usually the case. Looking for Three Floyds, Nikka […]
On June 21, 2011, Wild Turkey officially unveiled its new $50 million distillery in Lawrenceburg, Kentucky. You can read more about this expansion on Chuck
Happy Father’s Day to all the Dads out there. And to all the Moms and kids, here are some last minute gift ideas… Gifts for Dad: Craft Beer — It’s always the right size. Single Malt Scotch — It never goes out of style A personal brewery — […]
Yet another video from our friends at WhiskyCast. This time, we learn the ancient art of barrel making from Ger Buckley, a 5th generation master cooper at Midleton Distillery. In
Public speaking frightens me. The Tyranny of Tradition has beautifully illustrated what I feel like whenever I have to give a presentation, make a toast at a wedding, or even give a status report during a staff meeting. Thanks to Simon Brooking, the Malt Master Ambassador for Laphroiag,
In the June 6, 2011 edition of Bloomsberg Businessweek, there was yet another “Business and Drinking” related article in the Etc. section of the magazine that caught my eye. The title of this article is “The Slosh Pit”, and it deals with co-worker behavior at an after work […]
With the help of esteemed Scottish actor Brian Cox (the first man to play Hannibal Lecktor), our friends at Esquire have put together a series of videos that help guide us through
Arbeg has announced the release of their newest expression which they call Alligator. This expression is called Alligator because some of the barrels used in the aging process were given a Level 4 charring, i.e. the inside of the barrels resemble an alligator’s skin due to the intense […]
For post #251, I thought it would be fun to look back at the first 250 posts and do a best/worst list in various categories. Here goes… Shortest and Lamest Posts: Whisky Education and Something To Look Forward To… Funniest Posts: Esquire Rule No. 706 and My, that’s a […]
I like my Whisk(e)y with a little ice or “on the rocks”. I have a ton of “rocks” glasses but I don’t have any glasses made from rock. I may have to correct that with this new Booze Gadget.