I wrote earlier this week about what is not a mint julep, but in preparation for the Kentucky Derby, I thought it would be appropriate to showcase a little cocktail that contains bourbon and pays tribute to the mint. Let me first state my love for the combination of bourbons and amari. Both delicious in [...]
Thursday, May 2, 2013 by Jim Halligan
It is safe to say that you already have a floppy hat picked out. You may also be trying to memorize the lyrics for that song they sing right before they let the doggies loose at Churchill Downs. It’s OK. No one knows the fucking song- and it makes me cringe when I see Joey [...]
Tuesday, April 2, 2013 by Jim Halligan
Image Credit: Beertographer As we enter an important week for craft spirits, we had the pleasure of sitting down with Rob Masters, the head distiller for Spring 44 based in Loveland, CO. With a rich history in booze production here in our home state, Rob is on the forefront of American distillers who are pushing [...]
Thursday, March 28, 2013 by Jim Halligan
Sometimes you end up with a bottle of wine you don’t know what to do with. After tasting a bunch of exceptional wines from Colorado’s own Sutcliffe Vineyards, our parting gift was the Doce Pecado, a quality dessert (port) wine made from Cabernet and fortified with a 10 year old brandy. I do have somewhat [...]
Friday, March 8, 2013 by Jim Halligan
Imagine a week-long party involving alcohol, centered around the craft of making and (the art of) enjoying your favorite beverages. Sound familiar? It should, because we did that 5 months ago during GABF. As we strike the individual days off our calendar and wait until that wonderful time of year, wouldn’t you want to attend [...]
Friday, February 22, 2013 by Jim Halligan
The best thing about margaritas is that you don’t need pants to drink them. I may enjoy patio drinking just as much as the next man, but there are some real perks to drinking at home. Namely, no pants. Let’s continue. While we have our whiskey and wine, I believe that there is no better [...]
Tuesday, February 19, 2013 by Jim Halligan
My goodness, my Guinness. Last Friday Fadó Irish Pub hosted The Great Guinness Toast, benefiting Denver Fire and The Burn Foundation, an amazing non-profit foundation that does great work here in the Denver community. Tons of folks turned out for a great night full of frothy pints, Irish music and firefighters. First of all, I must state [...]
Thursday, February 14, 2013 by Jim Halligan
What’s better than whiskey on a cold snowy day? Not many things, I would argue. That rings especially true when the whiskey’s namesake is a play on the one of a kind, unique expression of ice crystals- the snowflake. With each batch getting a lending hand from a different local wine barrel, the canvas is [...]
Tuesday, February 12, 2013 by Jim Halligan
Don’t get me wrong. I love bloody mary bars, but I get distracted. Before you know it, I’m wrapping sardines in bacon, stuffing cocktail onions with roasted hatch chiles and there is no room left for tomato juice. I have decided to simplify. What makes a great bloody mary? First, start with good vodka (obviously). [...]
Saturday, February 2, 2013 by Jim Halligan
Looks like we are in for an early spring, so says Pete. With this information, and looking at the 50°+ forecast for today here in Denver, my attention was drawn to my trusty liquor barn for something that screamed ‘spring.’ Gin? Yes, but strong, just in case that pesky whistle-pig is wrong. Modified with Aperol- [...]
Tuesday, January 29, 2013 by Jim Halligan
I like the Germans because they are no bullshit people and they make really good wine. Not a lot of people would make that exact statement, but I am a huge fan of Riesling and the language just gets right down to the point. For example, Schnapps. For our purposes here in the US, the word [...]
Sunday, January 20, 2013 by Jim Halligan
The West is a special place, and it’s events like the National Western Stock Show (NWSS) that remind us we really are rugged, well dressed and true to the spirit of the folks who tamed this land. It amazes me that cowboys made their way, spanning back over a hundred years, and the culture which [...]
Saturday, December 1, 2012 by Jim Halligan
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Tuesday, November 20, 2012 by Jim Halligan
One of the greatest things you can bring to the table for this week’s Thanksgiving festivities is not your mom’s recipe for green bean casserole. Leave that one up to mom. Instead, bring some booze. Before you get all gooey with the day’s special bird, drink down something delicious to make the experience even more [...]
Friday, November 2, 2012 by Jim Halligan
Dia de los Muertos, celebrated after the eve of All Hallows, is a Catholic holiday mostly known for its Mexican ties here in the States. While the holiday is observed in many countries around the world, Mexico has the most well-known iconic imagery associated with the Day of the Dead; honoring loved ones who have [...]
Friday, October 5, 2012 by Jim Halligan
Leaf peepers, pay attention. I am currently racing to get this published before the latest edition of Weekend Off The Wagon goes out, because you should be making plans for consuming craft spirits in the mountains and not have any other distractions. The town of Breckenridge is hosting an amazing event highlighting the hooch of [...]
Thursday, October 4, 2012 by Jim Halligan
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On the surface, beer week doesn’t appear to offer much opportunity in the realm of cocktails. Beer is literally everywhere and in everything, all over the city from your cheese soup to someone’s soggy Lederhosen. Our stance on GABF, is that it’s actually the best time to enjoy a cocktail- in between all that beer [...]
Tuesday, September 25, 2012 by Jim Halligan
This post has nothing to do with football. It has more to do with liquor, drinking and warning you about Seattle’s habitual consumption of cinnamon flavored booze. Denver has been exposed. Proceed with caution at your favorite bar or local liquor store. The stuff is delicious. Seattle, the fortuitous land of flannel and corporate coffee [...]
Thursday, August 23, 2012 by Jim Halligan
I’d like to start off by first talking about how much liquid cheese I consumed. This substance, especially if there is beer added to it, is probably the most delicious thing on the planet. I suppose that could be debated, but its hot, molten, salty goodness drew me in, and there was probably a healthy [...]
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