Lyon Distilling Company: Maryland Rye is back in Maryland
Pre-prohibition, Maryland was known for its rye whiskey. Until 1972, when the last remaining Maryland distillery at the time closed
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When Pam isn’t living some imaginary fabulous whiskey lifestyle, she can be found hanging at home in her PJs with her husband and school-aged twins, or driving her glamorous minivan shuttling the kids to dance and gymnastics. She also writes a blog focusing on self-love, body acceptance, and being a mom at Pam-a-rama ding dong. With the more lucrative half of her brain, she works as a statistician and scientific writer. Follow her on Facebook (facebook.com/whiskeypam) and Twitter (@pamdesmond)!
Author: Pam Desmond
Ice Cream: Bourbon vanilla with caramelized cornflakes and Scotch chocolate
It all started with a personality quiz on facebook. Which comfort food are you? I know it’s dumb and a
Read moreWhiskey Elements: Can you make good whiskey from bad?
Since the bourbon boom, it has become apparent that the biggest challenge to making good whiskey is time. Bourbon boomed,
Read moreGrilled Lemonade Whiskey Sour with Rosemary Honey Syrup, perfect for the fall
I know. I know what you’re thinking. Grilled lemonade? It’s fall! Grilling is for summer. What are you doing? Go
Read moreFig Old Fashioned: Quite possibly the best cocktail I’ve ever had
I don’t post a lot of cocktails on here, and there’s a reason for that. It’s because I would generally
Read moreDeep fried bourbon shots: Yes, really
Last Thursday was a night like any other. I was doing laundry in preparation for the kids’ first day of
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Outlander: A new TV show to go with your whiskey
Some TV shows just go better with whiskey. Like, maybe I’m drinking wine or beer, and then Mad Men comes
Read moreBourbon Crème Anglaise stunning on summer fruit
Peaches and cream. It’s a thing for a reason. You know what else is a thing? Peaches and bourbon. Can
Read moreMonkey Shoulder: A good blended Scotch for single malt drinkers?
If you’re a regular reader of this blog, you may have noticed a glaring lack of reviews of blended Scotches.
Read moreKentucky Mule: Cocktail of my summer
In the fall and winter, my drink choices are easy. Whiskey neat, or red wine. But in the summer, I
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