Here’s How to Make a Bourbon Raspberry Float

April 5, 2013 // 12:38 pm

Perhaps the only way to enjoy a solid, well-crafted bourbon, other than neat, is to pour it over a frothing glass of raspberry-doused cherry ice cream. At least, that’s the conclusion we came to when we concocted these Bourbon Raspberry Floats.

Last week, the good folks over at Knob Creek…

Ancient Isn’t Always Better: How Old is Too Old for Bottled Spirits?

March 26, 2013 // 2:08 pm

Expensive alcoholic beverages are supposed to be one of the few things (like George Clooney or The Doctor ) that actually improve with age, but it turns out that even the finest spirits might have an expiration date. Hint: ancient isn’t always better, and that bottle of bourbon your…

Heidi Klum Makes This Carl’s Jr. Jim Beam Burger Look Really, Really, Really Ridiculously Good Looking

March 20, 2013 // 5:35 pm

The explanation for having Heidi Klum play the iconic role of Mrs. Robinson from The Graduate? It’s for the new Carl’s Jr. Jim Beam Bourbon Burger commercial featuring a “mature burger for mature tastes,” while Heidi Klum is a hot, mature lady who seduces a young lad with her tasty, juicy,…

Maker’s Mark Listens to Social Media Outcry, Won’t Dilute Its Bourbon

February 17, 2013 // 7:46 pm

In what seems to be either a clever marketing play or a genuine concern for its die-hard bourbon drinkers, Maker’s Mark is reversing its decision to go from 45% Alcohol by Volume (ABV) to 42% (90 proof to 84 proof).

The announcement was made this morning, February 17 at…

The Best Angry Tweets on the New Watered-Down Maker’s Mark

February 12, 2013 // 4:09 pm

The announcement of Maker’s Mark watering down from 45% Alcohol by Volume (ABV) to 42% – 90 proof to 84 proof — sent bourbon purists into a flurry of anger over the 3% drop. While the company’s decision was made in order to meet increased consumer demand without having…

6 Christmas-Themed Drinks to Get You Holiday Wasted

December 2, 2012 // 2:56 pm

Congratulations, guys. The end is in sight. We made it. Through Halloween, Thanksgiving, and those other holidays you should probably know, but don’t, because you’re unemployed, so you don’t get time off. Assuming you served Black Friday alright, all that’s left is to get through your December holiday…

Make These Caramel Apple Jello Shots

October 28, 2012 // 7:19 pm

Ah, Halloween. The candy. The costumes. The annual dusting off of Hocus Pocus on VHS. All situations demanding of your attention, sure–but what about those subtle dangers you never consider until too late?

Whisky Brand Encourages You To “Give ‘Em The Bird” [VIDEO]

June 18, 2011 // 3:16 pm

Wild Turkey Bourbon has recently launched a new advertising campaign touting the new tagline, ‘Give ‘Em The Bird.’ The Wild Turkey Facebook Page currently has 3 other versions of the commercial, where the user can choose whom they want at the…