The Stories Behind the Bottles, Prices, and Trends
June 30, 2022
History of Sazerac | A Drink, a Brand, an Empire
America’s First Cocktail In a small apothecary shop located at 437 Royal Street in New Orleans the Sazerac was born…
June 23, 2022
EH Taylor | The Definitive Guide
Although you may have heard of the whiskey collection branded as Colonel E.H. Taylor Jr. many are unaware of the…
June 14, 2022
National Bourbon Day, June 14, 2022 | The History of Bourbon
Today is National Bourbon Day and if you have not already penciled this into your calendar for each June 14th,…
June 9, 2022
Foods That Pair With Bourbon
Pairing food with whiskey provides an interesting opportunity to further explore your bourbon. In some cases, food can make it…
June 2, 2022
Bourbon Versus Rye | An American Rye Revival
As uniquely American as NFL Football, bourbon has enjoyed a significant rise in popularity in the last decade. Folks just…
May 26, 2022
Counterfeit Bourbon | New NFC Tag Reader to Prevent Scams
I recently cracked open a bottle of Eagle Rare 17, a bottle which has been on my “list” for years….
May 19, 2022
Gas Cylinder Sizes | Capacity, Pressure and Optimization
Whether you’ve had a home bar or garage bar for some time or are new altogether to the world of…
May 13, 2022
Making THE Best Old Fashioned | Homemade Citrus Bitters
Old Fashioned Standing behind the business end of my garage bar, wrapped in the amber glow of my backlit half…
May 4, 2022
Kentucky Derby Drinks | Mint Julep Recipe & More
I always struggle with hosting parties this time of year because there is a lot to celebrate! With Cinco de…
April 28, 2022
Bourbon Barrels | Rooted in History
I find it strange to think, but the life of a bourbon barrel is fairly complex and in large part…
April 22, 2022
Recipe for Bitters | Can You Put Bitters in Bourbon?
Bitters for me were somewhat of a mystery for a long time, most likely due to the fact that I’d…
April 14, 2022
Garage Soundproofing | Noise Reduction
When I had originally thought that having a bar in my garage was a good idea, I didn’t necessarily think…