Infectious Charm. Devastating Wit. Below Average Looks.
“To Friar John Cor, by order of the King, to make aquavitae, VIII bolls of malt.” This was the first recorded reference pertaining to the spirit known today as Scotch, from 1494. King James IV sent this correspondence to the most prolific makers of the spirit at the time, the monks and friars, who introduced... Continue Reading →
I couldn’t resist this one. What could possibly go wrong? A book for connoisseurs, surely. Whiskey and philosophy, something important men think about while gazing out windows with a tumbler of Johnnie Black at their side. Even more interesting is the fact that this is an edited volume of a variety of essays covering topics regarding... Continue Reading →
The topic of Moonshine could easily fill a thick history book. There would be plenty of source material to choose from going back a few hundred years exploring the multiple facets of Moonshine’s rich heritage. Entire law enforcement agencies are devoted to regulating, monitoring and prosecuting illegal behavior resulting from the distillation, distribution and selling... Continue Reading →
So, the Scots and Irish of the whisky world have their prestige and elegance, dominating the industry not just in sales but also with their provenance. Bourbon, some say, could be classified as “not quite there, but maybe someday.” The goal of Chuck Cowdery, the book’s author, is to present Bourbon as dang near superior... Continue Reading →
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