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Are Bourbon and Whiskey the Same?
Have you ever wondered what the difference is between whiskey and bourbon? Well, it wasn’t too long back now that I had a random...
Mar 15, 20223 min read
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Guinness on Tap: Shamrock Pour and More | STP 2022
Out of the multitude of holidays and occasions that I celebrate in my garage bar each year, few are as eagerly anticipated as Saint...
Mar 10, 20223 min read
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A Guide to Rare Bourbon Hunting
Fall (specifically September to November) is the season of hunting for rare whiskey. It’s within this window of time when many of the...
Mar 4, 20224 min read
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Garage Bar Poker Room | Stepping Up Your Game
I keep a pretty lively event schedule associated with my garage bar; it's a mix of get togethers both large and small centered around...
Feb 26, 20222 min read
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Garage Shelving Wall Design | More Garage Bar Bourbon!
I keep a photo reel tied to Amazon Photos that I play in the garage that loops through not only all the life that has happened during...
Feb 18, 20223 min read
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Super Bowl 2022 | Hosting the Party
Super Bowl Sunday is finally in view and I'm gearing up for our typical Super Bowl party in my garage bar. The stage is set for what's...
Feb 7, 20223 min read
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Deep Penetration | The Red Layer
I'm sure I'm going to catch some flack for using the word "penetration" but as I understand it, a catchy title helps to capture the...
Feb 5, 20223 min read
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Unicorn Security | Mind the Pappy!
I had my yearly call with our insurance agent the other day to discuss our policies and ensure everything was in order, which it was. At...
Jan 31, 20222 min read
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Whiskey Glassware | For the Most Discerning Bourboneur
So in a previous post, we provided an introduction to drinking whiskey, but what we didn't touch on was glassware. Selecting the right...
Jan 22, 20223 min read
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Appreciating Your Whiskey | Tasting Notes Explained
Whether you're in your garage bar, your home bar, sitting out in the back forty with cousin Fred, the great uniting truth about whiskey...
Jan 19, 20224 min read
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Garage Bar Audio Visual | AV Must Haves
I remember my first home bar in a newly renovated basement in our home in Denver - it was super cool. I had painstakingly collected...
Jan 14, 20223 min read
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Grail Searching: Is Rare Bourbon Hunting a Fool's Errand?
I remember when I first got into whiskey (yes, I'm American so I spell it with an "e")...I'd drive around looking for elusive high-brow...
Jan 5, 20223 min read
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Climate Control for Garage Bars | Find the Best Temperature Control Unit for Your Space
If you're like me and have opted to turn some or all of your garage into a bar it's probably worth considering how to make your space...
Jan 5, 20222 min read
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Kegerator Fundamentals | Setting Up A Home Bar Kegerator
So you've decided to get a kegerator, now what? Truth be told, there's a number of things you probably want to consider in how you're...
Jan 4, 20223 min read
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Beer Tap at Home | The Compelling Logic of Buying a Kegerator
So you've decided to have a bar in your home or garage - or - maybe just that you want to have a kegerator. There's a lot that goes into...
Jan 4, 20223 min read
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Must-Have Home Appliances for Your Garage Bar
Picking the right appliances is PIVOTAL to starting up your home bar. When I did this the first time I tried to cheap out on a few...
Jan 4, 20222 min read
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Planning Your Home Bar Design | In-Home Bar Ideas
Although the mechanics of building your perfect space may seem rudimentary, there's frankly a lot that goes into your home bar...
Jan 4, 20223 min read
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Home Bar Heroes | Restoring Normalcy & Human Connection
I started my home bar nearly a decade ago as my wife and I began a family, transitioning from the downtown happy hour facilitator to...
Jan 4, 20222 min read
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