Bars DRY 85 OC – BOURBON AT THE BEACH Ocean City (OC to us here in the land of pleasant living), located on the eastern shore of Maryland, has always held a special meaning for me. My first trip to the beach was when I was three years old and I have been going there ever since.
Banter The Embassy Series: Mekhong – Thailand’s Native Spirit For this month’s installment of my international series, I looked a bit closer to home. Just around the corner from my house sits BKK Cookshop, a restaurant focused on Thai-style street food. This tiny neighborhood kitchen is one of my favorite restaurants in DC.
Gin Reviews Bols Genever Review Genever? That’s not the brand name, that’s the actual spirit itself. Now I know, what is this doing in the Gin reviews? Well, Genever is basically the ancestor to all the Gin we know and love today. Still, however, it is not technically Gin.
Bourbon Whiskey Reviews Stillhouse Black Bourbon Review I wish I could have been able to taste this blind, because I just can’t seem to get over the fact that it comes in a turpentine can. It definitely stands out on the liquor store shelf, and I get that Stillhouse is trying to “reinvent the idea of what bourbon should be”, but this misses the mark.
Food Scotch Oysters Bourbon has become an often-used ingredient in food. In fact, I was interviewed once on what the top five ingredients were that I couldn’t do without, bourbon was one of them.It’s great in main courses, side dishes, desserts and sauces.
Bourbon Whiskey Reviews Boone County Eighteen 33 Bourbon Review The Boone County Distilling Co. traces the history of distilling in Boone County Kentucky back to 1833. This is when William Snyder and his brother, began the Petersburg Distillery on the site of their existing flour mill.
Banter The 4 Bs of Bourbon Photography We all have our favorite little things that we enjoy about bourbon. Obviously drinking it is number one. For many there is also the thrill of collecting it and the reward of sharing it with friends and family.
Banter A New Take On Whiskey Pairings Whiskey pairings are nothing new, but that doesn’t mean you can’t find new and exciting ways to pair your whiskey. The best pairings bring out the essence of what’s in your glass, and better still, bring your experience to a new level.
Bourbon Whiskey Reviews Heaven Hill Bottled in Bond Bourbon Review In the glass, it presents itself as a muted amber, almost caramel in color. Swirling it around leaves a thin rim that generates thicker legs to drop quickly back into the pool of liquid sunshine. The nose is much more complex than you’d expect in a bottom shelf whiskey.
Events 2018 Bourbon Classic Recap As someone that lives and breathes bourbon, people assume I attend every bourbon-related event held in the beautiful state of Kentucky. I would love to say that’s true but the truth couldn’t be more different.
Banter NEAT: The Story of Bourbon – A Review Bourbon, there is nothing more rooted in American history and tradition. Bourbon can span generations, bring people together and make friends out of competitors. “NEAT: The Story of Bourbon” shares the history of bourbon, and also the love and passion of the people who make the spirit unique.
Banter The Biology of your Buzz We all have that friend. The one that insists on telling you that they only drink beer because whiskey gets them too drunk. Or, I stick to vodka because tequila makes me crazy.
Irish Whiskey Reviews The Pogues Irish Whiskey Review Branded The Original Irish Whiskey of the Legendary Band, what West Cork Distillers have attempted is to capture the spirit of The Pogues in a bottle. Have they succeeded?
Banter Gordy Hue and the Greatest Bourbon Story You’ve Never Heard If you found your way to Bourbon & Banter, then you’ve undoubtedly heard of Pappy Van Winkle Bourbon. And if you’ve heard of Pappy Van Winkle then know it’s coveted by everyone from aficionados to the people who cut their hair.
Rye Whiskey Reviews Rodham Rye Whiskey Review The last kind of drinker I am is a rye drinker. I will drink it and I will definitely drink this, but likely with a dash of water or some ice. Rye is a complex ingredient though. Ice or water allow a sense of sweetness to blossom if added, which is what happens with this whiskey. Context sometimes i
Rum Reviews Papa’s Pilar Dark Rum Review At the first nose, it is sherry forward and reminiscent of aspects of sherry finished whiskeys. However, the sugar cane is very present and clearly comes through the taste and finish. It is very well blended while the bourbon, port and sherry notes all linger with the sugar cane.
Tequila Reviews A Tasting Review of the Codigo 1530 Tequila Family If you’re unfamiliar with the brand as well here’s what you need to know. Codigo 1530 is an all-natural product with no chemicals, sugar, or flavoring added.
Scotch Whisky Reviews Bowmore Darkest Single Malt Scotch Whisky Review I think that one of the creepiest, and perhaps most humorous, of the sleepwalking occurrences so far was when Jennifer and I were watching a movie and Harrison suddenly appeared out of nowhere-as if he’d emerged from the darkest corner of the room.
Gear Willett Family Estate (WFE) Pocket App Review The Willett Family Estate bourbon and rye releases of the past decade have become some of the most sought-after bottles in the American whiskey market.
Banter A Feast For The Eyes… I’ll kick off by saying that I am usually a person who buys whiskey with my eyes and not my taste buds (not 100% accurate to be completely honest if I’ve had a blind sample of a whiskey).
Book Reviews Deep Tasting Chocolate & Whiskey Book Review It is clear from the first few pages, that R. M. Peluso knows her chocolate. An accomplished chocolate reviewer (yes, you read that correctly – what a spectacular hobby), Peluso embarks upon a nearly spiritual journey through how to properly taste chocolate.
Scotch Whisky Reviews Flaming Heart Scotch Whisky Review Extremely well balanced whisky. No need to add any water, in fact the few drops I added basically destroyed the flavor profile. Keep it neat and you won’t be disappointed.
American Whiskey Reviews StilL 630 Experimental Collection Release #7 Today we’re reviewing StilL 630’s Experimental Collection Release #7, a 100% mesquite smoked single malt barley whiskey aged for 15 months.
Scotch Whisky Reviews Aberlour A’Bunadh Review Maybe you’ve already figured this out, but I’m a huge fan. While I admittedly still have mixed feelings about NAS whiskies, (a topic for another post altogether) this is a fantastic pour.
Gin Reviews Old Bakery Gin Review Old Bakery Gin grew out of an argument. When Ian Puddick bought a mothballed bakery in 2012, he intended to convert the premises into an office for his plumbing business. A 60-foot-tall brick chimney was attached to the building, so, out of a concern for safety, he had it removed.
