Despite the popularity of Canadian whisky (Yes, those pesky neighbors to the north drop the “e”.) in the United States, most of us don't give it much thought. In fact, I suspect many of us are unaware that the best-selling…
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Beer, Wine & Liquor
12 Days of Christmas Holiday Beers
Dashing through the snow in a one horse open sleigh.... Yep, it's that time of year when we roll out the Yule Log, bake some cookies and celebrate with the 12 Days of Christmas Holiday Beers. Of course, if you…
The Ryes Have It
If you have been a bourbon drinker for any significant length of time, at some point you've wandered over to the dark side: rye whiskey. Although many bourbon distilleries produce at least one rye (Rye whiskeys follow rules of distilling…
Sipping Whisk(e)y: What’s Water Got to Do with It?
My goal today is not to nanny you into drinking your whisk(e)y any particular way. But, I am going to attempt to provide you with a bit of wisdom about adding water or ice, or both, to your favorite brown…
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What Is IBU in a Beer and Why Doesn’t It Much Matter?
I probably find statistics and numbers as boring as you find statistics and numbers...maybe even more. In the craft-beer world, knowing a brew's ABV, IBU and SRM shouldn't interfere with the pleasure drinking it provides. Of these numbers, only the…
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What Is a Bourbon?
Why should we concern ourselves with what is a bourbon? If it's good, drink it, right? What's pedigree got to do with it? We don't need to see its papers to determine it's worthy. Hey, I'm with you on that…
Why Pilsners for Summer?
With summer right around the corner, it's time to consider some warm-weather crushable beers. Nothing says summer like pilsner. Now that you have finished rolling your eyes and yawning, here's why. Sure, the majority of the more popular beers sold…
What Are 5 Spirits Everyone Should Stock?
Sometimes you have to just roll with the basics. Like when you are pondering what five spirits everyone should stock. Don't overthink things. These aren't suggestions for sipping, but for mixing. You know, when company comes a'callin', you want to…
What Are Some Drinkable Irish Whiskeys for St. Paddy’s Day?
As we close in on March 17th each year, our thoughts, and rightfully so, turn to Irish whiskeys. Although not as popular in the U.S. as bourbon or scotch, Irish whiskey has been making giant strides in market share since…
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No More Cheap Tequila: A Final New Year’s Resolution
No more cheap tequila! If that wasn't among your 2020 New Year's resolutions, it's not too late. Well, it's too late for your New Year's Eve celebration, but you've got the rest of your life to consider. Life is too…
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