Drinking whiskey can be intimidating if you don't know where to start. I'm writing this for anyone who wants to know a little more than nothing about the differences between whiskey, whisky, bourbon, rye, scotch, irish whiskey, etc. I should also note that distilling and aging spirits is an immensely complicated process, and I will …
Mix it: Old Fashioned
Whiskey, and bourbon in particular, is a spirit full of rich flavors and it comes with an even richer history. Unfortunately, newcomers often find it unapproachable and intimidating. If you've never found a way to enjoy whiskey besides hiding it behind the syrupy shadow of coca-cola then this recipe is for you. What you'll need: …
TOPO Organic Spirits Review
If you saw my recent review of a distillery tour at TOPO (Top of the Hill) in Chapel Hill, then you know I promised to review the six spirits TOPO has released. It took me a month, but those reviews and some cocktail recommendations are now listed below! Carolina Moonshine: Moonshine is an interesting product …
Distillery Tour: TOPO Organic Spirits
I recently had the opportunity to take a tour of the TOPO (Top of the Hill) distillery in Chapel Hill and I thought I'd publish a quick write-up. TOPO Spirits is owned by the same folks who own the Top of the Hill Restaurant and Brewery just a few blocks away from the distillery. After …
5 Ingredient Pico de Gallo
Five ingredients. Two steps. Does it get any easier to make a party favorite?