Raise a glass to America’s only native beverage, bourbon, a whiskey made from corn and aged in oak barrels. The complex yet smooth and approachable flavor of bourbon makes it quite a versatile drink that can be sipped on rocks or used as a base in cocktails. Today, bourbon enjoys wild popularity among America’s whiskey […]
Bourbon has immensely grown in popularity. According to a report from the Distilled Spirits Council, in 2019, America alone consumed a staggering $4 billion worth of the spirit. Combined with the insatiable need for this whiskey, people also crave knowledge. Seeking to know what they are drinking, all the ingredients used, and the entire production […]
You have undoubtedly sipped some bourbon while chowing down barbequed meat or chilling with your crew. However, how much do you know about this whiskey bourbon, apart from its taste? We have included 25 interesting and surprising facts about this famous American spirit. Now you will have impressive talking points to show off during happy […]
Are you singing that song in your head now? If you’re not, Google it. It’s one of the great songs, highlighting America’s love of bar time comradery. And while John Lee Hooker (1966) and George Thorogood (1977) were singing about their woes, celebrating with spirits is more the American pastime. And of all the spirits […]
People who follow a gluten-free diet, are intolerant to gluten, or suffer from coeliac disease avoid alcoholic drinks because the majority of them have gluten in their ingredients. If you clicked on this article, you are looking to find out whether bourbon is one of them, or whether it is gluten-free and thus safe to […]
For those over the age of 50, whiskey and bourbon are a luxury to be savored at the end of a long day. For those under the age of 30, bourbon may not even be on your radar. Even though it should be. Bourbon can be an excellent way to get the night started, relax, […]
No one likes waste, right? And when it comes to waste, there’s nothing more devastating than having to pour your favorite drink down the drain. I get shudders just thinking about it. So, if you’ve got a bottle of bourbon collecting dust in your home you might be a little apprehensive about sipping at it […]
The cocktail that many of us now refer to as an “old fashioned” is actually a modern spin on the very first traditional cocktails that were ever made back in the early 19th century. Because of this, while a few ingredients have been switched out to make this classic cocktail a little more appetizing to […]
