Proofing Whiskey 101

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…