By James Rolands The art of accompanying meals with the right drink does not only refer to the world of wine. Mixed whiskies and malt whiskies go very well with cheese such as brie, pork chops or any intense red meat. Wine and food lovers look down on those who prefer to combine their meals with a glass of whiskey. ...

By Richard Thomas It’s that time of year when the mercury starts to soar and, especially if you are surrounded by them as we are in the South, you want to throttle the next climate change denier you meet, screaming “it shouldn’t be 93 degrees in May!” One way to handle both kinds of heat is with a cold, boozy ...

The root beer sold at Buffalo Trace Distillery is getting a new name. The Distillery is re-branding its Dr. McGillicuddy’s Root Beer in honor of its famed tour guide Freddie Johnson. Freddie’s Old Fashioned Root Beer will be the exact same root beer it has always been and the price will remain unchanged. What is new is the name and ...

By Richard Thomas During the more than a decade I spent living in Washington, DC, I learned to have one more reason to anticipate the coming of autumn: oysters were in season in the Chesapeake Bay. As I learned in year after year of gorging on oysters on the half shell, the best drink to pair with them is whisky. ...

By Richard Thomas As I’ve established pursuing my cooking with whiskey beat, bourbon and apples go together. Bourbon and barbecue go together. There is also a tradition that says apples go with barbecue, whether it be applewood in the smoker or apples in the sauce. In this recipe, we’re putting all three together for some sweet pulled pork. Ingredients A ...