Includes travel, food, other spirits and the occasional military post.
When my wife, Jaclyn, and I celebrated something, we called Corbett’s and requested Table 2, a four seater with its back to the bay window. The restaurant’s rich decor, impeccable service and food felt ahead of its time for Louisville, while, at the same time, … Continue readingDean Corbett: Remembering The Man and Table 2
Not a day goes by I don’t see somebody complaining about $70 bourbon or so-called secondary prices. Hell, you’ll even seen people interviewing economic professors about bourbon pricing, going from $15 to $45 in a relatively short period. Truth is, I complain, too, and I … Continue readingHere’s what you should be complaining about
Every holiday and get together is just around the corner, and you’ll want to entertain folks with a good punch. Bourbon Punch 3 cups of black tea 3 cups ice 3 ounces spiced rum 3 ounces Maker’s Mark 1 ounce Mathilde orange liqueur au Cognac … Continue readingBourbon Punch
A lot of Macallan single malts sold for nearly $1 million, the company said. According to a press release, the Macallan in Lalique Legacy Collection – a set of six crystal decanters containing single malts aged from 50 to 65 years old – sold for … Continue reading$1 million whisky
When I wrote Westland and American Whiskey Independence, I didn’t realize Westland would be the first in a long line of distillery acquisitions and rumors. Months later, the Westland transaction still bothers me, because I loved what they were doing and independent distilleries are the … Continue readingWestland’s Response to Critical Blog Post
Recipe provided by William Grant 2 parts Hudson NY Corn Whiskey 1 part Lillet Blanc 3 dashes orange bitters Stir ingredients 50 times with chunk ice to chill and dilute properly. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Garnish with a lemon peel.