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Whether you’re new to drinking whiskey or an experienced connoisseur, mark your calendars for World Whiskey Day, which falls on May 20th. It’s the perfect opportunity to try new and different whiskeys. Here are 3 you should put on your list: 

George Dickel

George Dickel Rye Whisky is one of the only ryes finished in the chilled charcoal-mellowed style. The spicy but exceptionally smooth finish makes it a great choice in classic cocktails like The Old Fashioned and Manhattan.

Blue Note

Blue Note Juke Joint Whiskey is crafted in Memphis. Unfiltered to deliver a classic, viscous-bodied premium bourbon. On the Nose Sweet corn, Allspice, and oak with a full taste of vanilla, apricot, and pear and a crisp finish.

Blade and Bow

Aged in new charred American white oak barrels, this bourbon has a subtle aroma of fresh fruit and a taste that includes hints of dried apricot, ripe pear and sweet roasted grain. The finish has notes of charred oak and warm winter spices.

National Gin and Tonic Day is on April 9th, which means you need to get the best Gin and Tonic cocktail recipe. Enjoy this gin and tonic cocktail recipe featuring Broker’s Gin:

Gin and Tonic Cocktail

Ingredients:

• 2 fresh mint leaves 
• Ice cubes 
• 1 shot of Broker’s Gin 
• Cucumber slices
• 4 oz. of tonic water
• Lime slice 

Instructions: 

1. Muddle fresh mint leaves in a highball glass. 
2. Add ice cubes and a shot of Broker’s gin. 
3. Fill the rest of the glass with tonic water. 
4. Add cucumber slices if desired. 
5. Squeeze a lime slice and then garnish!

It’s National Cocktail Day, and picking out a cocktail to make can be difficult. Have no fear, there’s a Whiskey Smash recipe that is perfect for today’s occasion. See the full recipe below. 

Whiskey Smash

Ingredients:

-2 ounces Blade and Bow bourbon whiskey
-3/4 ounce simple syrup
-4 mint leaves
-Garnish: mint sprig
-Lemon wedges

Instructions:

1. Muddle the lemon wedges in a shaker.
2. Add bourbon, simple syrup, mint leaves and ice, and shake until well-chilled.
3. Double-strain into a rocks glass over fresh ice.
4. Garnish with a mint sprig and enjoy!

 

Music festival season is back! This means great tunes, vibes, and wine. Pair your favorite song with your favorite wine with these 3 delicious chardonnays: 

Joel Gott Chardonnay 

This Chardonnay has aromas of honeydew melon, green apple, nectarine and mandarin with notes of honeysuckle. On the palate, the wine opens with bright fruit flavors, followed by crisp minerality and flavors of grapefruit on the mid-palate and a hint of spice on the long, clean, balanced finish.

SIMI Chardonnay 

 

Notes of baked pear, caramel, hazelnut, honey, and a touch of clove and honeysuckle. The palate is warm and weighty with pear, citrus, butterscotch, and baking spice.

Harken Chardonnay 

Harken Chardonnay is 100% barrel fermented to create a rich Chardonnay with a classic profile of tropical fruit and Bosc pear alongside warm oak aromatics. Oaky, buttery, and bold.