Hungarian Plum, Apricot, Grape Pallinka

Commercial and Home Made Hungarian Palinka

This week we have a very special episode as we’re sampling a few bottles of palinka from commercially made, to home made.  Special guests Freedom and Zsolt guide us through Hungary’s best known spirit palinka. Palinka is best described as a brandy which is distilled from fruit.  The spirit is typically clear unless something is added, …

vinturi spirit aerator review

Vinturi Spirit Aerator Whiskey Tequila & Vodka Review

This week we’re very excited to be reviewing the Vinturi Spirit Aerator, a gift Jason received a few years ago that we use just about every time we enjoy a drink at Jason’s house. Similar to a wine aerator, the Vinturi Spirit Aerator is meant to aerate hard alcohol allowing the spirit to properly breathe.  When …

Jameson Distillery Tour Lobby

Jameson Distillery Tour Dublin Ireland

This week in a very special episode we’re excited to show you the Jameson distillery tour.  Jameson was kind enough to offer us a private tour of their retired distillery in Dublin Ireland. We’re joined by Niall who walked us through the history, passion, hard work, and dedication, that made Jameson the brand it is today. …

The Classic Malts Lineup

The Classic Malts of Scotland

Join us as we tour the classic malts of Scotland! The range is a selection of six single malt whiskies each from their respective region of Scotland which include Dalwhinnie, Talisker, Cragganmore, Oban, Lagavulin, and Glenkinchie. These whiskies were banded together back in 1988 by United Distillers and Vintners which is now owned by Diageo. The Classic Malts …

learn how to drink whiskey

Learning How to Drink and Taste Whiskey UNBOXING

This is the first installment where we are trying the “For Whiskey Lovers” explorers club to learn how to drink and taste whiskey.  We’re looking to refine our pallets to discover the amazing ingredients in our whiskeys.  I was so excited to get this I kept on saying “scotch” instead of whiskey, since the program covers …

Starbucks Red Cups

Starbucks Red Cups Response to CupGate

Starbucks Red Cups The latest holiday red cups from Starbucks has spawned a large outcry from people claiming they are waging a war against Christmas.  The new cups are simple and modern featuring only a red design with their standard logo.  Although Starbucks still offers a Christmas blend, plays Christmas music in their stores, and …