Summer finally arrived in Colorado after weeks of unseasonal cool, wet weather. As chance would have it, we’d planned a camping trip for this past weekend months in advance. Lucky us. I also took advantage of a sale at my favorite local liquor shop to venture back into the world of scotch. And on the 21st, I am a guest at a book club that read Exceptionals. Yes, it has been a weird week of camping, books, and booze. First, I love Colorado. I love its wild outdoors, four true seasons, and capacity for reminding… Read Article →
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What’s the difference and why it’s all good With the huge resurgence of bourbon in recent years, spirits fans (like me) have started exploring the variety of palate pleasing offerings that fall under the label of whiskey. Only once I did so did I learn that not all whiskey is whisky and that each option on the market has a devoted and vocal fanbase. Bourbon is America’s official spirit. To be called a bourbon, several qualifications have to be met: mash bill, aging, proof, and must be distilled and bottled in the United States. Bourbon… Read Article →