For whiskey and brown spirits drinkers, the Rusty Nail is not only an easy drink to serve, but can be changed up, based on preference. Want whiskey instead of bourbon? Bourbon instead of scotch? Switch it up, add a splash of soda, a slice of lemon (how we like it), iced tea-as a base for... Read More
Calling all Whiskey Enthusiasts! Join Barrelhouse Flat and Angel’s Envy Bourbon for The Monthly Muddle: Chicago Bartender Exchange, a monthly series that puts the spotlight on whiskey and the highly skilled bartenders that are breathing new life into America’s native spirit. Every second Monday of the month (beginning 3/10) from 7-11pm, we’ll host award-winning cocktail... Read More
Southern Style Bourbon Sweet Tea 3 cups water 2 – 3 black tea bags (also good with gunpowder green) ½ c. sugar 1 lemon, sliced 1 lime, sliced 1 orange, sliced 1 cup bourbon or whiskey Garnish: lemon wedge and mint sprig Directions: Boil 3 cups of water with 1/2 cup sugar. Pour into a... Read More
LONDON — A massive spill at a Chivas plant has sent the smell of spirits flowing through a Scottish sewer and sorrow coursing through the hearts of Scotch whisky fans. Chivas Brothers Ltd. spokeswoman Jennifer Stevenson says the group is investigating what she described as an “accidental loss” of spirit at the company’s bottling plant... Read More
Tucked away on a tree lined street just steps away from the Metra is Koval Distillery, the first craft distillery established in Chicago since Prohibition. Sonat and Robert Birnecker gave up strong academic careers to pay homage to the distilling techniques and traditions of Robert’s Austrian grandfather by bringing them to America. Koval Distillery is... Read More