Pardon the hiatus, we’ve been busy getting married! Following our long awaited ceremony, we took a trip to the happiest (and perhaps one of the most expensive) place(s) on earth, Disney World! Inspired by their film Coco and its additions around Mexico in EPCOT, plus our love of tiki drinks, we present the original mocktail, […]
Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel is a relatively new product from Heaven Hill. Starting with Elijah Craig Small Batch, the bourbon is then finished again in a new specially toasted oak barrel. Similar to their Small Batch, there’s no aged statement here, and the site doesn’t suggest how long it’s in the barrel. The idea […]
Few whiskeys have the prevalence or brand lineage of Old Overholt Straight Rye. Take a close look at the rail of almost any bar, and you’re likely to see a bottle of Old Overholt hiding somewhere. The reasons for the prominence are multiple, including it being one of the oldest rye brands in the country. […]
Let’s get something out of the way to start, the Mai Tai’s history and composition are complicated. If you look at the notes for the Mai Tai in Martin Cate’s seminal book, Smuggler’s Cove*, they span over three full pages. Just on one cocktail! The reasons are plentiful (and the full books is worth buying […]
Pikesville Rye was originally distilled in Maryland and is now owned by Heaven Hill. Despite this, it holds the distinction of being one of the last remaining Maryland rye brands. Reportedly, the mashbill reflects it’s new Kentucky origin, and sits at a required minimum 51% rye. Coming in at $50, it almost doubles Heaven Hill’s […]
Welcome back for the second year of our Tiki Classics. The weather is nice again, and what better way to soak in the sun than with a taste of tropical lands. This year we’ll be covering a mix of tiki drinks, but starting with the Suffering Bastard, a tiki drink without rum. A tiki drink […]
Old Forester 1897 is a bottled-in-bond offering from Old Forester / Brown Forman. This means it’s held in a government warehouse for 4 years and is distilled in one season. The end result is a 100 proof offering that comes in at about $50. If this sounds like there’s not a lot of info, that’s […]
An Old Fashioned relative, the Fancy Free eschews bourbon for rye, plain syrup for maraschino liqueur, and adds another dash of bitters. The result is a drier, earthier Old Fashioned that really drives home where rye can shine. The fruitiness and ease of construction means this drink can easily work as a regular staple in […]
Maker’s Mark 46 Cask Strength originally started its life as a distillery only release back in 2015. This release was designed to celebrate the 5th anniversary of Maker’s Mark 46. The limited release proved success, and for the 10th Anniversary, Maker’s decided to release it again in 2020 in a slight broader release. In 2021, […]
Another cocktail that originated in the Savoy Cocktail, the White Lady is a mixture of gin, orange liqueur, and lemon. If these ingredients sound a lot like a Sidecar to you, then you won’t be surprised to hear that this drink can be quite intense (depending on the proportions used). In the original guise that […]
My first experience with Wray & Nephew White Overproof Rum was in a concoction my friend in college called Swamp Water. Essentially, this meant the green-blue colored V8 Splash or a cup of Baja Blast from Taco Bell would be spiked with a fiery amount of Wray & Nephew. The result, predictably was a sweet drink […]
Hemingway was a prolific writer and drink, but not much for the sweeter things. Spending time living in Cuba, he frequented the El Floridita where the Hemingway Daiquiri was reportedly created. This variation of a daiquiri eschews simple syrup for maraschino liquor and adds grapefruit juice. The result is a refreshing if drier drink that […]