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 …
Diets 101: Ketogenic Diet
What is it? Old diet, new name: The premise of the Keto Diet is that by reducing dietary carbohydrates you can lose body fat. Essentially you convince your body to burn fat by taking away its primary source of energy (carbs) so it switches to its secondary source (fat). What can I eat? Any food …