By Richard Thomas Raylan Givens, the Federal marshal of Justified, once aptly described bourbon as being like drinking a “warm summer day.” The problem with that, as us Southrons will tell you, is that downing that warm summer day on a warm day leaves you too warm. The coming of warm weather in late springtime …
By Richard Thomas Rating: B+ One of the better things to come out of the Pandemic and its associated lockdowns were the rise of good pre-mixed, bottled or canned cocktails. Stop and consider that the mixology boom was well under way thirteen years ago, when we first reported on how that boom was sweeping rye …
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- Bourbonola is a nod to the long history of the Lexington Brewing Company. By that, I don’t mean the modern company, which was established in 1999 and is very much a creation of the late period of the Craft Beer 1.0 era. There is an earlier Lexington Brewing Company, one …
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, …
In the dynamic landscape of online casinos, players encounter a pivotal choice: whether to integrate alcohol into their gaming sessions. The allure of enjoying a drink while testing one’s luck is undeniable. However, before embracing this notion, it is imperative to carefully evaluate the potential merits and pitfalls of merging gaming with alcohol consumption. Understanding …
By most standards, there is no “healthy” alcoholic drink. Yet for people trying to live a healthy lifestyle and still enjoy the occasional cocktail, some liquors are a better choice than others. Tequila is one of those liquors. The healthiest way to enjoy tequila is to drink it straight, but there are some mixed drink …
There is no arguing that cocktails are unique. For starters, there are so many varieties of cocktails that one only needs to search to find something that pleases their taste buds. Cocktails are a great accompaniment when hanging out with friends or family and having a good time. But have you ever wondered how to …
Having a well-stocked home bar is about unlocking a world of creativity, socializing, and elevating the drinking experience. Whether you’re an occasional host or an aspiring mixologist, a well-equipped bar allows you to craft a wide array of cocktails tailored to your taste and that of your guests. With a collection of ingredients, you have …
By Richard Thomas Rating: A- Fugit inreparabile tempus. I’m a classics nerd, so I’m familiar with the origins of the phase tempus fugit, coming from the works of the Roman poet Virgil. It means “time flies,” and is an admonition against procrastination. The phrase has also become the namesake for a micro-distillery, Tempus Fugit Spirits, …
