Insights

The Stories Behind the Bottles, Prices, and Trends

Explore changing bottle values, new releases, and practical advice for buying, trading, and collecting.

March 15, 2022

Are Bourbon and Whiskey the Same?

Whiskey vs Bourbon Have you ever wondered what the difference is between whiskey and bourbon?  Well, it wasn’t too long…

March 10, 2022

Guinness on Tap: Shamrock Pour and More | STP 2022

Out of the multitude of holidays and occasions that I celebrate in my garage bar each year, few are as…

March 4, 2022

A Guide to Rare Bourbon Hunting

Fall (specifically September to November) is the season of hunting for rare whiskey.  It’s within this window of time when…

February 26, 2022

Garage Bar Poker Room | Stepping Up Your Game

I keep a pretty lively event schedule associated with my garage bar; it’s a mix of get togethers both large…

February 22, 2022

Whiskey Glassware | For the Most Discerning Bourboneur

So in a previous post, we provided an introduction to drinking whiskey, but what we didn’t touch on was glassware….

February 18, 2022

Garage Shelving Wall Design | More Garage Bar Bourbon!

I keep a photo reel tied to Amazon Photos that I play in the garage that loops through not only…

February 7, 2022

Super Bowl 2022 | Hosting the Party

Super Bowl Sunday is finally in view and I’m gearing up for our typical Super Bowl party in my garage…

February 5, 2022

Deep Penetration | The Red Layer

I’m sure I’m going to catch some flack for using the word “penetration” but as I understand it, a catchy…

January 31, 2022

Unicorn Security | Mind the Pappy!

I had my yearly call with our insurance agent the other day to discuss our policies and ensure everything was…

January 19, 2022

Appreciating Your Whiskey | Tasting Notes Explained

Whether you’re in your garage bar, your home bar, sitting out in the back forty with cousin Fred, the great…

January 14, 2022

Garage Bar Audio Visual | AV Must Haves

I remember my first home bar in a newly renovated basement in our home in Denver – it was super…

January 5, 2022

Grail Searching: Is Rare Bourbon Hunting a Fool’s Errand?

I remember when I first got into whiskey (yes, I’m American so I spell it with an “e”)…I’d drive around…