Green Chartreuse is the kryptonite of many cocktail enthusiasts – it’s certainly mine. If you’re not familiar with Chartreuse, here is the crash course. It’s a French herbal liqueur that’s made by Carthusian monks based on a recipe they purportedly received in 1605. The two…

The humble old fashioned. One of the simplest and most classic of cocktails, and also a personal favorite. It would be amiss for me not to share the recipe for making a proper old fashioned. So, in honor of World Cocktail Day* (May 13th), here…

When it comes to language and categorization, it seems that nothing is ever simple. At a young age, we learn that all squares are rectangles, but not all rectangles are squares. As adults, if we are spirits enthusiasts, we learn that all bourbon is whiskey,…

September is National Bourbon Heritage Month, and there is no better way to celebrate than enjoying a bourbon that holds a special meaning or connection. I previously thought my home state of West Virginia was only associated with moonshine versus

Independence is a defining characteristic of the American spirit – on both a national and an individual level. Americans are known for their individualism, and when paired with our freedoms people with strong opinions are often the ones shouting their messages louder than others. The…

“They are, in fact, like the American ladies, irresistible.” – Frederick Marryat, on mint juleps Once a year a free pass is given to non-Southerners which allows them to wear big hats and to sip minty-sweet bourbon drinks with abandon. This event is the Kentucky…

In an age of speed, efficiency, and optimization, few take the time to prepare food and drinks from scratch. We try to squeeze every ounce of time from our days and wonder why we don’t have enough time as we peruse our social media channels.…