Making an old fashioned

I won’t lie to you.  I’ve been looking forward to writing this post.  The old fashioned is without a doubt my favorite cocktail.  I started drinking them when I was younger and lived in Wisconsin.  In Wisconsin the old fashioned is a much different cocktail than what is shown pictured above.  For one there’s typically…

What is Rye Whiskey?

Rye and bourbon get confused almost constantly.  The reason for this is likely that the production of bourbon and rye are rather similar.  In order for a whiskey to be called rye it must be made from at least 51% rye.  You’ll recall that bourbon must be made from at least 51% corn.  If we…