Whiskey is the perfect blend of allure and complexity when it comes to exquisite spirits. But what exactly is whiskey, and how does it differ from its counterpart, whisky? We will be enlightened as we discover the fascinating art and science behind this distinguished beverage as well as the legacy and craftsmanship of Buffalo Trace, a name synonymous with outstanding American whiskey, as we embark on this enlightening journey through the realm of distilled delights. You can often find Buffalo Tr
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The concept of taking a road trip sounds carefree and largely based on serendipity. But after rearranging your schedule and marking time on your calendar, the realization sets in that you need a planned itinerary and well equipped vehicle to get you to the most scenic routes and can't-miss sights.
It helps to have comfort and navigational assistance like you get in Chevy's 2019 Equinox. I recently tried it out on a coastal road trip to Portland, Maine and found that sitting in the driver's seat p
St. Augustine is a very old city - so old, in fact that it is celebrating its 450th year in existence. Because of its age and rich history, people often come here looking for spirits, like the one at The St. Francis Inn, the oldest continuously operating inn in North America.
The Inn, owned by Joe and Margaret Finnegan, is purported to have its own real ghost. Lily, a slave girl that had an illicit affair with a military man and committed suicide when found out. Lily’s room is on the third floo
Rye whiskey, an American original, came to life out of necessity during the American Revolution when rum supplies dried up. Scottish and Irish settlers in western Pennsylvania and Maryland came to the rescue using their longstanding expertise in distilling rye grain while a post-presidential George Washington popularized the endeavor distilling rye at Mount Vernon.
Today's American rye whiskey must by law be distilled from at least 51 percent rye grain. Other grains like barley and corn are oft
It all began when Alex Voss moved from Florida to Hawaii in the summer of 2012 to work on a landscaping project at a new Courtyard by Marriott on Maui. Hoping to experience the island beyond the duration of his assignment, Alex applied for a distillers apprenticeship on Craigslist at Haleakalā Distillers. After following up, he was hired on the spot and worked his way up to distiller in two short years, learning rum production using indigenous molasses. Thinking back to his roots in southwest
