CIGAR, WINE, BEER & LIQUOR GEAR FOR EVERYDAY ENTHUSIASTS
Released in 1999, Buffalo Trace is the flagship bourbon of the Buffalo Trace Distillery, owned by the Sazerac Company. It’s a lower-rye bourbon aged in batches of no more than 40 oak barrels at a time. It’s remarkable for its reasonable price point and accessible flavors, pleasing to both novice and seasoned whiskey drinkers alike. […]
Why is Proper Cigar Storage Important? There are few things more heartbreaking than spending a small fortune on cigars, lighting one up and realizing that something has gone wrong. Maybe it’s bitter or won’t stay lit. Perhaps the burn is too fast, the wrapper has unraveled or it has become moldy. Improper storage can cause […]
Name of manufacturer: Barton 1792 DistilleryName of bottle: 1792 Single BarrelLocation: Kentucky, USAAged: NASProof: 93.7Cost: About $30.00Design of bottle/label: Elegant in reflective goldColor: Amber Our Tasting Notes: 1792 Small Batch Bourbon is a nicely priced premium bourbon that achieves its distinctive nose and complex flavors from its unique high-rye recipe. Named for the year Kentucky became a state, 1792 is the flagship whiskey of the […]
Name of manufacturer: Heaven Hill DistilleryName of bottle: Elijah Craig Small BatchLocation: Kentucky, USAAged: NASProof: 94Cost: About $30.00Design of bottle/label: Elegant in reflective goldColor: Copper Our Tasting Notes: Elijah Craig Small Batch Bourbon is a perfectly aged 94 proof, blend of corn, rye, and malted barley batches from Heaven Hill Distillery that offers a well-rounded, palatable and pleasant sip at an increasingly rare yet affordable price point, […]
Name of manufacturer: Four RosesName of bottle: Four Roses Single BarrelLocation: Kentucky, USAAged: NASProof: 100Cost: About $40.00Design of bottle/label: Classic shaped with logo embossingColor: Amber Our Tasting Notes: This is a high-rye, single barrel bourbon known for its complexity and full-flavored punch. At the same time, it’s surprisingly smooth. Four Roses Single Barrel is 100 proof but don’t let that deter you — […]
Wine 101: What are the different kinds of wine Everything you need to know in order to walk into your neighborhood wine shop with confidence. It’s Friday night and you have stopped at the local wine shop to pick up a bottle of wine for the dinner party you are going. Normally, you would walk […]
How to Smoke a Cigar From family parties to days at the racetrack, there are many occasions that feel perfect for a stogie. But if you have limited experience you might find the process a bit intimidating. You see people cutting cigars and appreciating them like a fine bottle of wine. They puff with an […]
Preserving a Bottle of Whiskey Once Opened As your grandfather always said — waste not, want not. Especially when it comes to Whiskey! If you are new to drinking whiskey there is probably a few things you don’t know about the liquor. For starters, there are many different kinds of whiskey. You can buy Scotch, […]
