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Rattray Octave Project

Rattray Octave Project

We whisky fans are an unashamedly geeky bunch. Some of us are more geeky than others to be fair but beneath our malty and sometimes peaty exteriors lies a nerdy centre. Some of my favourite tasting experiences have been deconstructions, verticals or side by sides so...
Mourvedre Cask Finish

Mourvedre Cask Finish

Before beginning, it’s important to note that Mourvedre is a remarkable grape varietal. You may also know it as Monastrell, originating from Spain. It’s not an incredibly popular grape like Cabernet, Merlot, or Pinot—rarely will you see it without sisters Grenache and...
Distillery plans special anniversary bourbon

Distillery plans special anniversary bourbon

Barrel House Distilling is capping a decade of making spirits in the Distillery District on Manchester with a weekend-long party. The events at Barrel House and the Elkhorn Tavern will include live music and food and drink specials nightly, including Oak Rum and...
Make bourbon peach cobbler in a Crock Pot

Make bourbon peach cobbler in a Crock Pot

I love my slow-cooker. A decade in small Chicago apartments with loads of vintage charm and almost no air circulation has impressed upon me the importance of finding any alternative to turning on one’s oven when it’s over 70 degrees—once an old, tiny kitchen gets hot,...
Exclusive bourbon-themed restaurant, Hop & Cask

Exclusive bourbon-themed restaurant, Hop & Cask

New restaurants are greeting travelers at Cincinnati/ Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) this summer. Global restaurateur HMSHost opened two new food & beverage options for the busy summer travel season – Hop & Cask in Concourse B by Gate 17, as...