A few weeks ago the folks at Union Horse Distilling Company made my month. Well other than my 3rd son being born it would have been tops. They asked if I'd be interested in trying out their whiskey. I was more than happy to cooperate with their request and with that I am now the proud owner of two locally handcrafted whiskeys. Union Horse is a family-owned, award-winning, … [Read more...]
Know Your Liquor – Whiskey, Bourbon, Scotch & More
So what is up with all these liquors and their names? And what is the difference between Scotch, Bourbon, Whiskey, Cognac, & Brandy? The first distinction is Scotch, Bourbon, & Whiskey are made from fermented grains, Cognac & Brandy are made from fermented grapes. Next we have a few statements that might help you keep things straight between the fermented grain … [Read more...]
Sliders & Wine Flights
Houlihans Town Center Plaza, 4900 West 119th Street, Leawood, KS 66209 So I will say Houlihan's has never been a usual in my restaurant rotation. Not because its not good but because when I'm out with my kids most sit down places take a little longer than their attention span holds at this point in their life and when I'm out with my wife I just want something a little … [Read more...]