Bottle-In-Bond: The First Whiskey Guaranteed to Be Safe to Drink

19th century illustration of men drinking whiskey indoors during early American distilling era

By: Renita Reavis Wandering the numerous bottles in the American whiskey aisles of any whiskey store can be overwhelming, with label graphics and words that catch the eye and grab your attention. One of the boldest typefaces and words out there is “Bottle-In-Bond”. Whiskey menus will shorten it to “BiB”. What does this mean? Why … Read more

The Mighty Pecos and The Singing Shaman

Hunters standing beside a mature Aoudad ram on rocky terrain near the Pecos River in West Texas

The 30,000 acre Continental Ranch sits just outside of Comstock Texas. Flanked by the mighty Pecos River on her west and no man’s land on her east. In 1836 Texas won its independence and the battle to settle a claim of your own was an appealing offer to young, tough ambitious men. It’s thought that … Read more

A Gentleman’s Code: What It Still Means to Be a Man

Michael G. Ethridge stands at a wooden fence in the Texas Hill Country, wearing a cowboy hat and a thoughtful expression.

July is when the flags come out – on porches, in parades, on the backs of pickup trucks heading to river crossings and backyard cookouts. We celebrate independence, grit, and a country built by men who weren’t afraid to work hard, speak plainly, and live by conviction. So it seems like the right time to … Read more