Q&A with Doug Kragel, Whiskey Ambassador for Blade & Bow

After the private tasting at the the William Aiken House for the Charleston Wine + Food Festival Opening Night, I was able to catch up with Doug Kragel, the North American Whiskey Ambassador for Blade and Bow. I had the opportunity to ask him a couple questions about the legacy behind Stitzel-Weller, the uniqueness of Blade and Bow and the future of the bourbon industry, read on below!

Blog, Bourbon, Charleston, WhiskeyMiguelApril 28, 2016bladeandbow, bourbon, diageo, interview, whiskeyComment

The Charleston Wine + Food Festival (Recap)

Check out my recap of a private tasting of Blade and Bow Whiskey at Charleston Food + Wine Festival held at Charleston's historic William Aiken House!

Bourbon, Charleston, Events, Locations, WhiskeyMiguelApril 27, 2016blade and bow, bourbon, chswff, event Comment

The Bloody Amber Road

I've been thinking of trying to create more refreshing drinks using Aperol. While Aperol is traditionally used in Summer cocktails like the Aperol Spritz, which has been dubbed 'the perfect drink for social occasions’, Spring and Summer go hand in hand here in the Holy City. Try this cocktail recipe on for size, you'll find it'll cool you down while you're sitting on your back porch or playing some badminton (right?) during those hot Charleston Spring days.

Cocktails, WhiskeyMiguelApril 7, 2016aperol, bourbon, cocktail, Rye, whiskeyComment

The Temperance

Rum is life.

CocktailsMiguel BuencaminoApril 1, 2016cocktail, original recipe, rumComment

Q&A with Jack Rudy Cocktail Co.

I recently had the opportunity to conduct a Q&A with President and Co-Founder, Taylor Huber, to talk cocktails, Charleston and the legacy of the man named Jack Rudy.

Blog, Charleston, Cocktails, RestaurantsMiguelMarch 21, 2016bittermilk, charleston, ginjoint, interview, restaurants, tipplemansComment

The Artisan Meat Share, Meats on Meats on Meats

In the fall of 2009, Cypress debuted the Artisan Meat Share – a CSA-like concept with various pick-ups throughout the year. The contents of the package depend on seasonality and what's most readily available, local and fresh. Cypress' Artisan Meats have always had a dedicated section on the dinner menu, in addition to a home on the bar menu. Now, Artisan Meat Share offers Chef Craig Deihl's award-winning meats to customers on a daily basis, plus the welcomed addition of gourmet sandwiches, fresh butcher shop products, house-made condiments and more.

Charleston, Provisions, RestaurantsMiguelMarch 1, 2016artisan meat share, charleston, restaurant, reviewComment

HCH Glencairn Glass

Read about the history behind the Glencairn Whiskey Glass and why they're the preferred vessel for whiskey enthusiasts and master distillers alike…

Blog, WhiskeyMiguelFebruary 25, 2016bourbon, glassware, glencairn, review, Rye, tasting, whiskey Comments

The Chocolate Old Fashioned - A Date Night Cocktail for Two

I'll keep this one short and sweet... very sweet.

Bourbon, Cocktails, Whiskey, WhiskeyMiguelFebruary 14, 2016bourbon, chocolate, chocolate bitters, cocktail, old fashioned, RyeComment

The Gingerbread Whiskey Sour

Learn how to make a Gingerbread Whiskey Sour from scratch using Bittermilk No. 7! Yep... from scratch, frothy egg whites and all.

Bourbon, Cocktails, Rye, Whiskey, WhiskeyMiguelFebruary 1, 2016bacon, bourbon, cocktail, manhattan, Rye, whiskeyComment

Behind the Scenes with Charleston's Craft Cocktail Experts: Joe and MariElena Raya

Joe and MariElena Raya have found incredible success with one of Charleston's best cocktail bars, The Gin Joint and craft cocktail mixers such as Bittermilk and Tippleman's Not So Simple Syrups. I had the pleasure of conducting a Q&A with the couple recently for Holy City Handcraft! Find out what goes into a batch of Bittermilk, the importance of ice in cocktails and Joe Raya's Top 3 bourbon selections at The Gin Joint