Blog

Oak Barrels Aging Tequila1

Oak Barrels Aging Tequila Makes A Difference

Using Oak Barrels When Aging Tequila Makes A Difference The word, Reposado, when properly translated means restful. Is there such a...
whiskey barrels for home aging2

Age At Home Faster

Distilleries normally use large 53 gallon oak barrels to age their spirits because they are more concerned with larger volume to satisfy their large customer...
man cave barrel mugs1

Oak Whiskey Barrel Mugs

Looking for the perfect gift for the man in your life?  These are real mugs for real men. (Well, I guess ladies drink from them...
bourbon barrels

Bourbon 101

The weather is turning colder in other areas of the country, they tell me, trees are shedding leaves, wood is being gathered for fireplaces by...
basics of vodka

Basics of Vodka

Vodka is one of the most widely used hard spirits used in a variety of mixed cocktails. It's an essential staple of any bar's liquor...
IMG 39551

Garrison Brothers Texas Straight Bourbon Review

Some things are American by tradition and others by birth. For example, apple pie and hot dogs may seem as American as baseball but in...
Comparing Liquor From All Over The World

Comparing Liquor From All Over The World

Hard Liquor Basics A basic primer for the more popular hard liquor types will necessary include popular liquors like brandy, tequila, gin, rum, vodka and...
oak barrel cigar barrel

Becoming Acquainted With Barrel Aged Cigars

In 1903, Don Edardo Leon Jimenes founded the first cigar factory in the Dominican Republic. It still operates as the country's oldest factory and produces...
Difference Between Kentucky Tennessee Canadian Whiskey

Different Styles Of Whiskey

Confusion surrounds whiskey and the different styles of whiskey, in the world of distilled spirits. The term whiskey encompasses quite a lot, similar to the...
cruzan rum

The Barrel Aging Process Of Cruzan Rum

The age of a rum can be viewed as somewhat confusing, in the way in which it is calculated, especially for persons accustomed to seeing...
gin

Gin – From Past To Present

Dr. Franciscus Sylvus was a 16th century Dutch chemist. He created gin in an effort to cleanse the blood of people who had kidney disorders....
white oak barrels

Barrel Aging For Quality Liquors

Barrel aging is the most important part of creating some of the finest tasting spirits and wine. After barrel aging for a few to several...
Make Wine At Home How To Prepare Homemade Wine

Oak Wine Barrels Make The Difference

There is a very important link between wine and oak, and it is one that should be investigated a little bit further. This is of...
Difference Between Kentucky Tennessee Canadian Whiskey

Whiskey and Whisky Types

There are various types of whiskies. If you want to find out more about the various types of whiskey, then continue to read on. Scotch...
cigar barrel infusing1

Infusing Cigars With Liquor At Home

Infusing cigars is a great way to improve your cigar smoking experience. There is a wide range of liquors to choose from including scotch, cognac,...
aging spirits wines

Aging Spirits and Wines in a Barrel

What Happens To Liquor When It Is Aged In An Oak Barrel? Most bottles of high-end liquor will brag about some sort of aging process....