Rolling with Ryes & Charred Barrels

Salt and Pepper. Guns and Roses. Bonnie and Clyde. Biscuits and Gravy. All great pairings, right? I think so. A question I get asked a lot is, “what pairs well with whiskey?” Sometimes it depends on your own taste buds, but I can make a few recommendations for you to try on your own and…

Did you read my last blog post? I recommended some of my favorite Dive Bar cocktails.   One “Whiskey Times” reader noticed a few of said cocktails were made with single malt whiskey and reached out asking about the difference between “malt” whiskeys and others.   That conversation led me to want to discuss the…

I went to a wedding this weekend where the groom’s uncle provided the reception alcohol as his gift. Nice guy, right? Absolutely, however, they only served one ale, a few wines and one whisky – Crown Royal Apple, mixed with cranberry juice.  While waiting in line at the bar to get the Crown cocktail, I…

 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…

It’s been unseasonably hot this summer. You know what I’ve been doing to stay cool? Trying new whiskey recipes! Dive Bar has nearly 150 bottles of whiskey on their wall, and while I still have many to try, Woodford Reserve Straight Bourbon Whiskey is probably my all-time favorite. It’s been my go-to bourbon since a…

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…