Explore the history of whiskey or whisky. Discover the ingredients and types of whiskey, learn about its origin in ancient Mesopotamia, and review...
“It got its name because one of the friends said, ‘It looks like my girlfriend who I met in a cabaret.’“The cabaret’s name was the Bucket of Blood and the name of the lady was Mary so it was very simple to call it a Bloody Mary.”Source. Boulevardier 1 oz Bourbon whiskey ...
The story of the rise, fall, and comeback of American Rye goes back to the birth of our nationBourbon and rye might both be whiskey, but there’s one key difference between them. Want to guess? Yeah, it’s rye. Before we get into the spirit’s history though, we should clarify ...
Yep, those are simply full of raw, un-aged whiskey, or what the moonshiners would have probably just called hooch. The spirit has never seen the inside of a barrel. Our mash bill is 72% corn, 18% rye and 10% barley, but like all whiskeys, the majority of our whiskey’s flavor ...
The United States is home to many quality wine regions, though its global reputation still rides on the success of California and the Napa Valley in particular. Whiskey distilling and beer brewing are both integral parts of American culture.
As you likely know, southwest Pennsylvania has a rich heritage in the whiskey industry, with the production of the acclaimed Monongahela Rye, the Whiskey Rebellion taking place nearby, and more. This history can be seen all over the region, and perhaps one place that shows it off the best ...
Improved Brandy Cocktail2 oz. brandy (rye whiskey or genever are excellent substitutes) 1 tsp.simple syrup ½ tsp. maraschino liqueur 1 dash absinthe 2 dashes Boker’s bitters (or substitute Angostura) Tools: barspoon, strainer Glass: cocktail ...
Bakers in the US have improved on the traditional fruitcake of European origins using distinctively regional nuts, berries, fruits, and grains, as well as alcohols such as rum, brandy, bourbon, and rye whiskey that reflect local tastes. For example, New England fruitcake includes dried fruits ...
Smoky, slightly sweet, with just an insinuation of bitterness, the drink itself is downright simple.Good rye whiskey, Peychaud’s bitters, sugar, a chilled glass rinsed with Absinthe and a healthy dose of oil from a wide ribbon of lemon peel sets the stage for perfection. ...
Rye whiskey today is a combination of rye, corn, and barley malt; at least 51% of the mixture must be rye. “Who distilled the first batch is also obscure. One version gives credit to farmers in western Maryland and Pennsylvania—Scotch-Irish territory. On the other hand, a more pleasing...