How to Store Bourbon Properly

How to Store Bourbon Properly

Whiskey, unlike wine, does not continue to mature once it is bottled up. However, if you store your bourbon correctly, it can stay more or less unchanged for over one hundred years! As soon as you uncork your bottle, the bourbon will start to slowly oxidize, but...
St. Patrick’s Day Cocktails

St. Patrick’s Day Cocktails

St. Patrick’s Day is a large celebration for many of us, whether we are Irish or not. There’s no denying that this booze fueled holiday happens to be one of our favorites here at Bogue Sound Distillery. From pots of gold to green colored booze, there’s a...
3 Mouth Watering Bourbon Dessert Recipes

3 Mouth Watering Bourbon Dessert Recipes

While many are aware of food and wine rules, fewer people have a sense of bourbon and food-pairing rules.  Fortunately, there aren’t many rules to remember. The focus should always be your enjoyment and personal tastes.  However, if you’re looking for a few...
Bourbon & Whiskey: What’s the Difference?

Bourbon & Whiskey: What’s the Difference?

The famous saying goes: all bourbon is whiskey, but not all whiskey is bourbon. But what does that mean? Whiskey, by definition, is distilled from a variety of fermented grains and aged in wooden barrels. There are a variety of whiskeys (Scotch whisky, Irish whiskey...
3 Valentine’s Day Cocktails to Set the Mood

3 Valentine’s Day Cocktails to Set the Mood

Vesper Cocktail Not in the mood for love? The famous Vesper cocktail was named after a lost love by James Bond in Casino Royale. Sadly, the original ingredients are no longer in production so we added in a substitute. 3 oz. Bombshell Gin1 oz. Vitzellen Vodka1/2 oz....
5 Simple Bourbon Cocktails to Keep You Warm During Winter

5 Simple Bourbon Cocktails to Keep You Warm During Winter

Winter brings with it cold weather, cozy fireplaces and a change of taste in drinks. We have rounded up five winter bourbon cocktails for you to try during the chilly season. The recipes highlight seasonal flavors, such as pomegranate, and classic recipes that will...
Manhattan vs. Old Fashioned Cocktail the Rivalry Continues

Manhattan vs. Old Fashioned Cocktail the Rivalry Continues

It’s safe to say that the Manhattan and the Old Fashioned are two of the most popular whiskey-based cocktails to come out of the 1800’s. They differ in how they are made and served, producing a debate or rivalry that’s been at the bar for over 100 years.  If...
Best Recipe: Fresh Cherry Moscow Mule

Best Recipe: Fresh Cherry Moscow Mule

History of the Moscow Mule The Moscow Mule and its iconic copper mug is a legendary concoction enjoyed the world over. However, you’ll be surprised to learn that this drink does not have a Russian origin, like many vodka drinks do, nor did it come from a bartender’s...