Label failure has kept many of our country’s best craft whiskey off the shelf, where almost nobody will ever find it. “Prohibition never really ended,” explains Bobby DeMars, the founder of Blind Barrels. “The three-tier system is complicated–[A top shelf worthy distiller will often] be rockstars for 50 miles, but then drown out after that.” […]
Cork Pops – Wine Opener with a Champagne Surprise
November 10, 2022 by
Is it better to push or pull a wine cork from a bottle? That is a question that has been asked by almost nobody ever, quite simply because the physics of a sealed bottle of wine almost defies that possibility. We say ‘almost’ as there is actually one way around that dilemma. Cork Pops gradually […]
A Whiskey Glass – A Gentleman’s Legacy: by Well Told
June 30, 2022 by
Would you drive a Jaguar E-Type sitting in the bucket seat of a Volkswagen Beetle? It would still be brilliant, don’t get us wrong, but in our mind, about 30% of the experience would be tainted. And the same thing could be said about the glassware in or around your bar. Allow us to introduce […]
Automated Craft Beer Delivered on Your Counter Once a Week? Yup, there’s an App for that… BeerMKR
June 8, 2022 by
Automated appliances have yet to fold and put away laundry, paint a Picasso, and frankly can barely vacuum your living room without adult supervision. But you know what they can do well? They can craft a gallon of world-class beer and deliver it to your counter at a rate of about once a week. We […]
5 Whisky Brands Every Man Must Try
March 22, 2018 by
There was a time not that long ago that every man drank whiskey. It was a right of passage that came with age and maturity. It was a time-honored tradition handed down by good fathers, and it was a pleasure to partake in a glass – because most options were made by a few distilleries in Scotland […]
The Celebrity Booze Manifesto
March 16, 2018 by
A man’s taste in a drink is as personal as his taste in women. But there is one thing that has the ability to improve on almost anything (or anyone’s) character, appeal, popularity, beauty, value, and taste… The endorsement of a celebrity. The following is a manifesto of booze options that are at least ‘almost’ […]
Carry On Cocktails for the Modern Man
February 9, 2018 by
First class is overrated for most airlines. The pillows don’t fluff, the massagers don’t knead, and the drinks are watered down. There are just some things in life that a man has to do himself – if he wants them to be done right. Case in point, the carry-on cocktail. These TSA friendly kits put […]
Copper Growler – Awesome, and Will Keep Beer Fresh for Weeks
September 5, 2017 by
We take beer seriously around here, and when we hear the words, double walled, vacuum insulated, sight glass window, stainless steel, copper plating, 128 ounces of beer (1 gallon), and an external pressure gauge- we immediately open our wallets to empty out whatever happens to be inside. And for a little over $200, this is […]
The Gentleman’s Bar
August 5, 2017 by
Within the confines of a man’s home is a place reserved for different purposes, and his drink is no different. The urban man often lives in confined spaces, but this shouldn’t mean he has to compromise on simple pleasures. Trafalgar Bar Box Made from walnut and sycamore wood, the Trafalgar Bar Box includes […]
Best of the 80’s – Louis Vuitton Portable Whiskey Bar
July 11, 2016 by
The 80’s was a time of bad music, puffy hair, and blind fashion – but they had great whiskey. This Louis Vuitton Portable Whiskey Bar reminds us of that. This one practically comes straight out of a time machine in brand new condition. That said, you might as well build your own machine and travel back […]