Bourbon and horse racing go hand-in-hand, and not just in Kentucky. Most bourbon and horse racing enthusiasts in Kentucky can tell you that the same limestone filtered water that makes bourbon so amazing also contributes to the great strength of... Continue Reading →
The Cigar Every time I think spring is finally here the weather turns cold again. Fortunately there was a long enough break in the rain for me to do another whiskey and cigar pairing study. The subject this go-around is... Continue Reading →
We are digging out of a crazy springtime snow storm here in Louisville, and this is the first day it has been sunny and bearable in over a week. The snow is still melting from the trees. But it is... Continue Reading →
Pairing cigars with beer, wine, and spirits is nothing new. Wine is a great thing to pair with cigars, and the folks at Nat Sherman and Schrader Cellars paired up last year to develop a cigar blend that went perfectly... Continue Reading →
If you hate mint juleps it’s either because you had a bad experience or you are doing it wrong. I’ve heard them often referred to as “alcoholic mouthwash” and who in their right mind would want to drink that? Historically... Continue Reading →
The days are finally getting longer and we’ve even had a few warm ones. But it’s still not warm enough yet, which has me dreaming of tropical climates. Today I was daydreaming about being in a climate where cigars can... Continue Reading →
It’s hard to believe that our Manhattan study is drawing to a close. Seven months ago Rosemary Miller and I embarked on our journey to find our favorite Manhattan recipe. Along the way we created controversy, but we also learned... Continue Reading →
It’s that time of the year when we’ve all been inside a little too long. As soon as we have that first nice day you’re going to want to get outside and enjoy the first front porch cigar of the... Continue Reading →
Rosemary Miller and I have been working for over six months now to discover the best Manhattan recipe, leaving no stone (or cherry pit) unturned. We’ve looked for the best type of whiskey, narrowing it down to rye. We’ve looked... Continue Reading →
