School is back in session for the youth in our community. Many adults take continuing education courses to maintain their licenses. I signed up for a whiskey course as something fun to do the first time. It ended up building my confidence and showed me that I did know quite a bit about whiskey and … Read more
Our whiskey grain choices reflect our agricultural history. Whiskey preferences are closely tied to the grains used in production. Mashbills show the mix and amounts of different grains in the whiskey. The location helps identify various styles within whiskey categories, but mashbills are what truly define whiskey. **Barley** is fundamental to many Scotch, Irish, American … Read more
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
New Year’s resolutions can fill us with hope for achieving our goals. Have you ever found yourself only making it through part of January before losing confidence in your ability to reach them? What if your goal was something simple, achievable, and whiskey-related? Here are some whiskey-related resolutions that have helped me year after year. … Read more
We all have our preferences on how to enjoy a pour of our favorite whiskey, but have you considered whether you are drinking it correctly? Are special glasses to sip on whiskey only for those who, like me, enjoy being full-on hobbyists who might have taken things too far? Your preference is correct. There are … Read more
We are entering a time of year when special bottles are bought to honor our loved ones or celebrate milestones. Stores will see an increase in demand preceding Father’s Day. Wedding seasons are next in the lineup as brides search for the special bottle for their grooms or the grooms look for the special bottle … Read more