By Richard Thomas Rating: A- Japan has its own idiosyncratic varietals of oak used by their whisky industry. Mizunara has become familiar with erudite enthusiasts, as the wood’s characteristic sandalwood notes have found a fan following and it sees more use outside of Japan. The odd thing is that even among those of us who …
Just like wine, whiskey has its own set of characteristics that can complement and enhance various dishes. Whether you’re hosting a dinner party or simply enjoying a quiet evening at home, knowing how to pair whiskey with food can make your tasting experience more enjoyable and memorable. The world of whiskey is vast, with a …
By Richard Thomas Rating: B+ Bourbon barrel coffee has been a thing for several years now, which suited bourbon-lovers cum coffee drinkers just fine. The problem with that bad, watery coffee turned my palate off so badly when I was younger that I’ve never been able to overcome the “ick” ever since. I find coffee …
By Richard Thomas Rating: C- In introducing the new drinks line in early 2023, Jim Beam declared that, come summertime, Kentuckians like to drink lemonade or fruit punch with bourbon on their front porches. Well, I’m a born and bred Kentucky horse farmer’s son, and I prefer to make mules with our native Ale-8-One or …
By Richard Thomas Rating: A- Although Lexington Brewing occupies a clear place in my heart, their place in the beer world is not quite as easily summed up. On the one hand, the company is owned by Alltech, not a big drinks conglomerate. Although Alltech is a substantial company, their base is in animal feed, …
Hungry but don’t have the time to cook? How about order from your phone? Sounds great, right? We knew you would love the idea. The days of ordering from paper menus and standing in long lines are over. Thanks to mobile apps in the food industry, people can now enjoy their favorite food from anywhere …
Lexington Brewing & Distilling Co., the only brewstillery on the Kentucky Bourbon Trail, has unveiled its latest beer this week with nationwide availability for its Kentucky Old Fashioned Bourbon Barrel Ale (SRP $14.99 / 4pk Bottles). This is a new seasonal beer release. Coming in at an uncharacteristically high 10% abv versus 8.0% abv as …
Most couples book restaurants for a romantic dinner or go on trips during Valentine’s Day. Most of the time, the reservations must be made way earlier than usual to avoid the waiting list. However, if you’re tired of the hassle of reservations and want to make the best out of your money, we’ve got you …
By Richard Thomas Rating: B+ A major league connection between bourbon and beer comes to us through the Japanese brewing company Kirin, but not in the most predictable way. Many bourbon fans already know Kirin bought and revived Four Roses some twenty years ago. However, Kirin isn’t using Four Roses bourbon barrels to age Kirin …
Four Roses and Brooklyn Brewery have released the 2023 edition of their Brooklyn Black Ops. This is the fifth year for this bourbon and beer collaboration, and it also marks the 135th and 35th anniversaries respectively for the two booze-makers. This year’s Black Ops is a Russian Imperial Stout aged for nine months in ex-Four …
