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...
Spiked Cappuccino Recipe
Spiked Cappuccino Recipe The Name ‘Cappuccino’ Viennese coffee houses in the 1700s were the birthplace of ‘Kapuziner’ or cappuccino. The early cappuccino was a coffee with cream, sugar and added spices. The brown color of the ‘Kapuziner’ was similar...
Whiskey and Water – Calculating the Ideal Proof
Whiskey and Water – Calculating the Ideal Proof What Proof is the Perfect Proof? There isn’t one. It’s a matter of palate preference. Some prefer it straight from the bottle which has a standard minimum alcohol content of 40% ABV, but some whiskeys can be 60%...
National Ice Cream Day
National Ice Cream Day Salted Caramel Affogato Did you know that Thomas Jefferson is credited with writing the oldest recipe for ice cream in the United States? For most folks, National Ice Cream day is celebrated with a cone or bowl filled with their favorite...
Salted Caramel – Yes, Please!
Salted Caramel - Yes, Please! If you’ve tasted how amazing our John AP Conoley American Bourbon Whiskey is, you’re really going to be excited about this delicious flavor twist! Bogue Sound Distillery is proud to introduce our newest addition: John A.P. Conoley Salted...
John AP Conoley’s History
John AP Conoley’s History Have you ever wondered about the man behind the Bogue Sound Distillery whiskey label? John Alexander Patterson Conoley (John A.P. Conoley) was a man who possessed perseverance, strength, and a life full of adventures. On July 22, 1861...