How will import/export tariffs between the E.U., U.K. and U.S. and the resumption of on-premise eating affect what will people be drinking in the months ahead?
Erie Distillery in Erie, Pennsylvania. This image — from the company’s website — shows the full line of distilled spirits.
I love it when things come full circle. When I began my journey in distilled spirits in 2013, the first major brand I worked with was Jim Beam. So when I recently had the opportunity to dust off some of my notes and write some copy about Jim Beam – and other brands – for…
I have been aging spirits at home for three years now and am on my second barrel. Currently, I’m using a 1.25 liter new-charred oak cask. It has a level-4 ‘alligator’ char.[1] A typical bourbon barrel is about 55 gallons. Surface area plays an important role in maturation. The larger the vessel, the more time…
The only thing better than drinking great spirits is sharing great spirits with close friends. So, this post will explore creative ways to share one-of-a-kind offerings that are unavailable anywhere else on the planet – without having to shell out a fortune for a rare bottling. In the past, Bodacious Booze has written about specialty cocktail…
O’Begley Distillery is a small outfit located in Pittsford, N.Y. The selection for review, O’Begley Dubh Reserve Whiskey, was given to me as a gift by my mother. She picked up a bottle at the Flour City Market while visiting family in Rochester. According to the O’Begley Website, the distillation of their spirit is conducted…
While wine and beer lovers are able to pursue their craft by fermenting beverages for themselves, it is a bit harder for aficionados of whiskey and other spirits. Partially due to the fact that the distillation practice is incredibly explosive and because improper cut-points can lead to methane poisoning and blindness, the federal Government frowns…
Pittsburgh-based small-volume distillery Wigle Whiskey is expanding its operations into a third facility. The new venture, which will be called Threadbare, will delve into the world of mead and hard apple cider. Jill Steiner, Director of Events and Public Relations at Wigle, said that the seven-figure investment was spawned out of research into Johnny Appleseed….
This is a timeline image created for a separate project I was working on. It was never used, so I thought it would be a good idea to share it here. It is a timeline giving approximate dates for important innovations in the evolution of American Whiskey. Click here to see the full Image. Notice the water-marks?…
Bib & Tucker definitely has the coolest bottle I’ve seen. And, the juice inside is pretty delicious, too. Batch: 002, Bottle No. 34344 Tasting Notes: Eye: Rich Caramel. Nice Legs. Nose: Oak. Caramel. Toffee. Maple Syrup. Butterscotch. Tongue: Almonds. Tobacco Leaf. Honey. Vanilla. Rye. Finish: Nice, lingering burn. Almonds. Nutty wood. Tobacco Leaf. …