Kilbeggan Irish Whiskey
In honor of St. Patrick’s Day coming and going once again, I wanted to write about an Irish whiskey that may or may not be new to you…Kilbeggan Irish Whiskey. This Irish gem is distilled with barley and grain. On the nose, you will get some tropical and citrus fruit... Read More
Svedka Grape
The best, inexpensive vodka has just introduced a new flavor to their portfolio. Svedka introduced Svedka Grape into the family in August of 2011. This newest flavor is made with West Coast Concord Grapes and distilled 5 times. I tried it with ginger ale and it was great. I’ve also heard of... Read More
Christian Brothers Honey
Brandy fans, listen up! There has not been a new innovation to brandy since it’s birth…that is, until now. Christian Brothers has released a new product using their traditional VS brandy and infusing it with natural honey. Christian Brothers Honey is a 70 proof explosion in your ... Read More
Poland or Russia: Who Invented Vodka?
Bourbon comes from America, Scotch comes from Scotland, and Tequila comes from Mexico. These are pretty obvious, but what about Vodka? Vodka is one of the most popular spirits in the world right now. People, from all over, drink it straight, make martinis, and mix it into countless cocktails. But... Read More
Weather Mark Tavern
A few weeks ago, a couple buddies and I decided to grab some lunch. One of my friends had a Groupon for a bar in the South Loop so we decided to check it out. The bar was Weather Mark Tavern located at 1503 Michigan Ave. Weather Mark is one... Read More
NEW Knob Creek Single Barrel Reserve
Big big news in Bourbon Country!! The BRAND NEW Knob Creek Single Barrel Reserve is here! Its Knob Creek’s first-ever single barrel bourbon. Knob Creek Original is part of the Jim Beam Small Batch Bourbon Collection (The others include Booker’s, Baker’s, and Basil Hayden’s). ... Read More
ABC’s Of Bourbon: G-No Additives
The last standard of the ABC’s Of Bourbon is “No Additives”. I know, I know…it doesn’t start with a “G”. There are no good ways to say “No Additives” using the letter “G”. This standard means no additional alcohol, flavoring agents such as caramel, or colorings are permitted. In case some of you were... Read More
ABC’s Of Bourbon: F-Filled
We’re almost to the end and just like the last 2, the 6th standard dealswith proof again. In order to be called a bourbon, the bottles must be “Filled” at no less than 80 proof(40%abv). There are bourbons, however, that do have a higher proof than 80…that’s fine, it just can’t be lower. Also,... Read More
ABC’s Of Bourbon: E-Entered
Just like the previous standard, the fifth standard has to do with the proof…proof of the whiskey when it is “Entered” into the barrel. The whiskey must enter the barrel at no more than 125 proof(62.5% abv). Here is a picture of bourbon entering new, charred, oak barrels. Another standard keeping bourbon a... Read More