In this episode, we switch things up & talk spirits! Local spirits! Specifically we chat with Eric McMillan, Brand Ambassador for Wolf Point Distilling in Chicago. We talk about what Wolf Point is & taste through their Jackscrew Vodka, Florence Field Gin, Captain Santa Vapor Infused Moonshine & an extra tasty treat or two as…
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Whisky or Whiskey. The former, a Scottish concoction, the latter, an Irish origination. According to the website for World Whisky Day, “The term ‘whisky’ derives originally from the Gaelic ‘uisge beatha’, or ‘usquebaugh’, meaning ‘water of life’. Gaelic is that branch of Celtic spoken in the Highlands of Scotland.” There are some origin stories about Monks…
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How you set for honey whiskeys / whiskies? Gone through most of them yet? Just about EVERY distiller everywhere has one now, but do yourself a favor and check this one out. This is the familiar John Daniel’s black label Old No. 7 Tennessee whiskey blended with their own unique liqueur infused with 100% Tennessee honey. As…
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If you’re into whiskey, you probably already know that the bit of liquid that evaporates from the barrel while it was aged is known as the “angel’s share”. Cute, huh? Well here, Jim Beam goes a step further and makes this bourbon by extracting the liquid that was trapped in the wood after it was…
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If you’re new to whiskey, this is a great way to get your feet (and whistle) wet. Just like you can’t really start enjoying wine by jumping right into the big chewy bold spicy reds without developing your palate for a while, likewise don’t think you hate whiskey because you once dove right into the…
Read MoreFor theFour Roses Small Batch Bourbon, Master Distiller Jim Rutledge mingles four different bourbon recipes to bring you one helluva balanced bourbon that’s great for drinking “neat”, with a splash or as an integral part of your holiday egg nog! The four recipes follow as I thought it was very interesting to include the way…
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