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  • Review – Kilbeggan Irish Whiskey

    Irish Whiskey (making note of the ‘e’) is a category that I enjoy, but haven’t explored much.  Some time back I received a bottle of Kilbeggan Irish Whiskey for review and what struck me most was their claim that this whiskey is distilled in the oldest operating distillery.  Operating under license since 1757 (holy awesome!)…

  • 5 Minute $5 Cocktail Shaker Instructable

    Hello there, Cocktail Peeps.  I just published a new Instructable detailing the quick process to make your own 5 Minute $5 Cocktail Shaker from a Mason jar and some spare lids.  The process is super simple the end result works fantastically well.

  • Review – Martin Miller’s Gin

    There is a lot going around about the “Most Interesting Man in the World”.  And, while I love those ads, he’s just a myth.  Martin Miller on the other hand, is very real and very much in contention to be truly the most interesting man in the world.  Truly a serial entrepreneur, Miller started his…

  • Jack Daniels’ Barrel Making Process

    This is a very cool video showing the Jack Daniels barrel making process at a high level.  Enjoy! Birth of a Barrel from Paper Fortress on Vimeo. [From Gizmodo]

  • What I’m Drinking Now: Honey Rye

    Looking for something light and refreshing one evening, Elisabeth stumbled upon this delicious combination of rye and honey liqueur in Bon Appetit.  The end result is refreshing while managing to maintain a nice level of complexity from the rye and orange bitters.  Definitely worth trying out if you’re looking for a simple late summer tipple. …