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Old Grand-Dad Bonded
When I saw a bottle of Old Grand-Dad Bonded in the liquor store I thought I would pick it up since I remembered an article discussing bonded Bourbons and something about it being recommended. The 100...
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Varying Costs Of Spirits
So I don’t get it when liquor is dramatically different in one area as opposed to another. A favorite of mine is The Balvenie DoubleWood 12-Year and the price in NC is $63 plus tax. Across the border...
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Virginia ABC 2016 Black Friday Sale!
Get thee to a Virginia ABC store since they are having a sale for Black Friday! In-store purchases totaling $50 – $74.99 receive 10% off, purchases of $75 or more receive 15% off! The more you spend,...
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Facebook Reactions For Whiskey Lovers
Finally someone has explained what the Facebook reactions mean to whiskey lovers. I must say, it is about time!
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21st Amendment Ratified
Today in 1933 the 21st Amendment was ratified and Prohibition in the United States officially ended. Celebrate the day by enjoying your favorite alcoholic beverage just because you can! Happy Days Are...
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Inexpensive Whiskey, Should I Or Shouldn’t I?
I was in Costco and noticed a half gallon of blended Scotch for $19 and my frugal side took over leading me to put the handle into the cart. At less than $20 it can only be so awful so I decided to...
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iPad Menus
It appears I’m on a pet peeve rant this week. A few times I’ve ran into menus on an iPad for the beer, spirits, and wine and I’m not a fan. The apps always seem to glitch at some point and while it is...
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You Better Watch Out, You Better Not Cry
I saw the meme below pop into my Facebook feed and all I could think of was the first few lines of Santa Claus Is Coming To Town!
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Orbitz – 10 International Drinking Rules
Orbitz put out an Infographic with 10 International Drinking Rules. I suspect if you’re buying many of your drinking rule blunders will be forgiven!
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Celebrate Responsibly
Normally I post something on the last day of the year which is topical or interesting. Today I feel inclined to put our a reminder to celebrate the coming of the new year responsibly. That doesn’t mean...
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The Building Science Of Bourbon
I happened upon this 2008 article entitled The Building Science Of Bourbon and found it wonderfully interesting. Any Bourbon drinker who cares about how the spirit in their glass is created should take...
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Buffalo Trace O.F.C. Charities
Buffalo Trace unveiled which charities will receive the 200 bottles of O.F.C. Bourbon. Get to contacting boyz and girlz so you have a chance at a rare bottle!
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Snowed In, Stock Up Ahead Of Time!
Everybody rushes to the store prior to a big snowstorm to get their milk and bread for the milk sandwiches, but how about a more important staple, alcohol. Even as the snow storm was on the way I saw...
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Sadness Doesn’t Equal Crazy, But…
I know we often speak about mentally ill individuals and how they should be excluded from handling firearms. I got to thinking about depressed situations and I’m not talking about clinical depression,...
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What To Choose To Celebrate The Life Of A Teetotaler?
Recently lost a friend who did not drink and absolutely could not stand the smell of any alcohol. If he came close when I was having a drink he would turn up his nose and walk away. So what libation do...
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What To Choose To Celebrate The Life Of Someone Who Tried To Bogart Your...
It has been an incredibly tough week. On Thursday we lost our cat of 18 years and it broke my heart. The week prior our other cat had gone missing and we received a call about him yesterday. We brought...
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What To Order When Suggestions Seem Halfhearted
Last night I found myself in an establishment with a few local brews which were not highly recommended by our waiter. I took that to mean they were not stellar so I too the easy path and ordered...
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Don’t Be Scared Of The Alcohol In Beer!
Ran into a couple last night who were scared of an 8% beer as if it was spawn from the devil. They were drinking something 5.5 or 6% abv and seemed afraid of the slightly bigger brother. I went on to...
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