6 Rules about Bourbon and Whiskey

I don’t want to jinx it, but it looks like we might get to have a spring season this year, which means perfect patio weather! You know what’s perfect on a nice, sunny day in May? A hand-crafted Dive Bar cocktail featuring one of the delicious whiskeys we keep on hand, served to you on…

 Years ago, I moved across the street from a couple who had lived in their house so long the road was named after them. Married close to 70 years at the time, she was a retired teacher, he was a Veteran and former owner of an implement store in town. That sweet old lady introduced…

As I get older, I think it’s important to keep learning new things. Yes, this includes whiskey! Every month, I learn something new at Whiskey Club. At August Whiskey Club, I learned that the owner of Dive Bar, Karen, first started drinking Crown Royal. Karen drinking whiskey from a wine glass – we SOLD OUT…

https://youtu.be/Ls1lKSmHGSE I know I say this every time, but last month’s Whiskey Club at Dive Bar was a blast! During the event, we sampled six that I think any whiskey lover would like, plus one bonus pour — tequila! Since last month featured a fun holiday, all the whiskey featured at the July Whiskey Club…

ICYMI, April’s Whiskey Club was on Monday, and it was all about rye whiskeys that we keep on hand at Dive Bar. This month’s tasting featured six rye whiskeys. The rye content for each whiskey increased as the sampling went on. For some noses and pallets, as the rye content increased, the ability to smell the…

Is this flight mat blurry to you, or did I drink too much at Whiskey Club last month? Over the last couple of months at Whiskey Club, we’ve rolled with ryes, sampled single malts and even tried some Japanese whiskey. Last month, we wet our whistles with wheat whiskeys. (Say that fast three times sober.)…