Monthly Archives: January 2011

Dylan Leblanc – Paupers Field

Posted on January 31, 2011 by chinaski

Spinning on the bourbonhours juke right now is Dylan Leblanc’s Paupers Field, the debut release from the 20 year old Shreveport Louisiana native. Initial reactions are very positive: the music is low and slow, the lyrics seem engaging, and the … Continue reading →

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Bartenders On the Front Line for Veterans

Posted on January 30, 2011 by chinaski

An interesting idea is being floated by the author of a study focusing on the mental health of American veterans. The idea is that bartenders could play a role in identifying veterans in need of care. Keith Anderson, a professor … Continue reading →

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English Woman Barred Falls Off Wagon

Posted on January 30, 2011 by chinaski

It’s always sad when someone loses control of themselves and their drinking over an extended period of time. Laura Hall, notoriously barred from every pub in England and Wales two years ago and the subject of an upcoming BBC documentary … Continue reading →

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Kentucky Bourbon Barrel Cake: What to Drink When You’re Hungry

Posted on January 30, 2011 by chinaski

A company in Kentucky has been formed out of the inspired idea to serve up a Kentucky-style dessert confection. The product is called Kentucky Bourbon Barrel Cake. According to the website the cake: is a moist brown sugar cake with … Continue reading →

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Bourbon Sidecar

Posted on January 30, 2011 by chinaski

The original sidecar was made with brandy, but try it with bourbon – you’ll like the results. Recipe: 2oz bourbon 1/2 – 1 oz Triple Sec / Cointreau (experiment with it) 1/2 oz fresh lemon juice Serve over ice in … Continue reading →

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Bourbon Playlist: One For Geoff and one for Frisco

Posted on January 29, 2011 by chinaski

We have a couple of songs to add to the bourbon playlist and there is a bit of a story associated with one. Several years ago an acquaintance of mine who was a good friend to some good friends of … Continue reading →

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Buffalo Trace White Dog

Posted on January 28, 2011 by chinaski

Last spring Buffalo Trace began selling limited quantities of “white dog” under the clever name of Buffalo Trace White Dog. The name is a sobriquet for new whiskey, which is more widely known as moonshine (a beautiful word). We haven’t … Continue reading →

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Define:fanicism

Posted on January 26, 2011 by chinaski

Fanicism (noun): Writing posted on the internet by wannabe critics reviewing stuff their poor, sad, limited souls deem “awesome”. Typically tagged by the reader as “don’t quit your day job”.

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Wild Turkey For The Great Gatsby

Posted on January 25, 2011 by chinaski

Here’s something I wasn’t aware of: F. Scott Fitzgerald is buried in Rockville Maryland. This fact came to my attention when trolling about the internets, as I am wont to do. The Rockville Patch has a nice piece on the … Continue reading →

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Carolina Chocolate Drops Added to Bourbon Playlist

Posted on January 23, 2011 by chinaski

We’ve been listening to the Carolina Chocolate Drops Genuine Negro Jig a fair bit lately. Really digging the old-time jug-band feel and rootsy vibe of the band. Love the cover of Blu Cantrell’s Hit ‘Em Up Style. However, the song … Continue reading →

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