Whiskey Archives - The Boozy Epicure

My Nights with Pappy

July 8, 2017July 8, 2017 bourbon, Whiskey

If you are a whiskey drinker, you've heard of Pappy. Hell, even if you aren't a whiskey drinker, you might have heard of Pappy. Declared by some to be the greatest bourbon in the world, Pappy Van Winkle is definitely the most sought after. On eBay right now, empty Pappy... Read More

Cocktails

The Sazerac – A New Orleans Tradition

October 2, 2016January 5, 2017 absinthe, Rye, Whiskey, Whisky

The official cocktail of New Orleans, the Sazerac, has a storied history. Some claim it to be America's first ever "cocktail." Whether that is true or not is beyond the scope of this blog, but it is understood that the story of the Sazerac began with Antoine Amedie Peychaud. Peychaud owned... Read More

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Cherry Old Fashioned

June 11, 2015October 2, 2016 Cherry Heering, Whiskey, Whisky

There is nothing wrong with a classic Old Fashioned cocktail. Whisky, bitters, and sugar combine beautifully to make a gorgeous drink. I'll admit, I can be a bit fussy when it comes to making Old Fashioneds. I prefer to start with a sugar cube, add my bitters, and muddle with... Read More

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Black Manhattan

April 18, 2015September 6, 2016 Ramazzotti, Rye, Whiskey, Whisky

Classic cocktails are classic for a reason. A well made Manhattan is a thing of beauty, balanced and complex, slightly sweet and boozy, and perfectly highlighting your whiskey of choice. Like most things though, variety is the spice of life and always has me interested in trying something new. Recently,... Read More

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Vieux Carré Cocktail

September 23, 2014October 2, 2016 Benedictine, Cognac, Rye, Sweet Vermouth, Whiskey, Whisky

Now that the weather is starting to change, days are getting shorter, nights are getting cooler, and I'm craving heavier drinks. Give me a stormy night, and I want to curl up on my couch, binge watch some tv, and have a bottle of red wine, or a good strong... Read More

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The Brooklyn Cocktail

August 29, 2014July 18, 2016 dry vermouth, Maraschino, Ramazzotti, Rye, Whiskey, Whisky

Ah, the Brooklyn. This cocktail was a very tricky sell for me and for a while I couldn't understand why. I love rye whisky, I love Manhattans, so why didn't I love my first ever Brooklyn? Because I made it wrong. Okay, not wrong, exactly, but not right. Making the... Read More

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The Classic Manhattan Cocktail

August 18, 2014October 2, 2016 Rye, Sweet Vermouth, Whiskey, Whisky

Until a few months ago, I didn't believe I liked Manhattans. Give me a good Old Fashioned any day of the week, but Manhattans were out of my league.Truth be told, I hadn't had one since college, and that was using God only knows what whiskey, and probably no bitters... Read More