I’m so excited to be a part of the American Whiskey Convention in Philadelphia. The Dram Devotees of Bucks County will have a booth at the event and we will […]
Whiskey and Nascar
I’m from the northeast and was not really aware of Nascar until my teenage years because it just wasn’t really watched by anyone I knew. I couldn’t understand what made […]
Lincoln Henderson’s Angel’s Envy
Most bourbon drinkers have seen that beautiful bottle of Angels Envy by now. It has what’s called “shelf appeal” because it stands out among the other bourbons when they’re all […]
What’s the Sweet Spot in Age for Bourbon?
So I’ve been asked “What is the sweet spot in age for bourbon?” The answer always goes the same way. “The right age whiskey is the whiskey you enjoy. If […]
What is Triticale Whiskey?
We know that whiskey is made from grain. A lot of new micro-distillers, in an effort to try something new and set themselves apart, are creating interesting artisanal whiskeys with […]
What is a Sour Mash Whiskey?
So what is sour mash whiskey anyway? The term sour mash gets thrown around a lot, but it’s really just a technique used in making whiskey. It is not particular […]
Texas and Its Whiskey
Yesterday, Dec 29th 1845, Texas became the 28th state in the union. Texan citizens have always been fiercely loyal to their state and to the products produced there. There are now about […]
Frank Sinatra and Jack Daniel’s
A few days ago, on December 12th, Frank Sinatra (if he were still alive) would have turned 100 years old. Sinatra was an icon. He was a man that broke […]
Which Rye Whiskey Should I Try?
What ryes are out there and how are they different? I know I’ve talked about this in the past, but I got into a conversation with some folks yesterday about […]
Why So Defensive About Sourced Whiskey?
I was asked at the Dram Devotee’s Whistle Pig tasting on Thursday, “Why do you sound so defensive when you are speaking about sourced whiskey?” It must be true that […]