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The Top Beer, Wine, and Bourbon Festivals to Attend in 2023

February 16, 2023 By Kevin Ekmark

When it comes to enjoying adult beverages, there's nothing quite like attending a festival that celebrates them. In 2023, there are plenty of beer, wine, and bourbon festivals happening across the country that are worth checking out. Whether you're a connoisseur or just enjoy a good drink, these festivals offer the perfect opportunity to try new things and socialize with like-minded individuals. Here are some of the top beer, wine, and bourbon festivals to attend in 2023. Great American Beer … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Food & Drink Tagged With: Beer, Bourbon, Festivals, wine

5 Sip Worthy Bourbons that Won’t Break the Bank

February 23, 2014 By Kevin Ekmark

Affordable Bourbons

When I first started drinking bourbon, I thought that there were two types: crazy cheap and Woodford Reserve. Thankfully, I've had bourbon loving friends like Spencer who have joined me on my journey to find well rounded, sip worthy bourbons that are affordable too. Every few months, I like to share my top 5 favorite bourbons that are under $35 (for .750ml). Feel free to leave one or two of your favorite affordable bourbons in the comments below. Never Sacrifice Quality Due to Your Bourbon … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Bourbon, Featured Tagged With: Bourbon, Whiskey

Wild Turkey 101 Kentucky Straight Bourbon

October 6, 2013 By Kevin Ekmark

Wild Turkey 101 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

In the hunt for lesser known bourbons, it seems as if I have mistakenly skipped over Wild Turkey*. Spencer, my partner at The Trot Line, has suggested over and over again that I pick up a bottle of Wild Turkey 101 and Rare Breed. At The Trot Line, we like to feature great products at an affordable (most of the time) price, and Wild Turkey 101 supposedly checked off both of those boxes. It's Sunday and I have some time to relax, so I went over to my local bottle shop and grabbed a bottle to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Bourbon, Pressgram Tagged With: Bourbon

How to Survive the 2013 Beer Bourbon & BBQ Festival

February 20, 2013 By Spencer

Beer Bourbon and BBQ Festival

Well folks, it's back and I'm already hydrating in preparation. The Beer Bourbon & BBQ Festival was easily one of top highlights of 2012 for me. Or at least I think it was (still a little hazy). After a sellout crowd in 2012, the show geniuses at BB&BBQ have upped the ante. In order to survive this year's fest I have a few tips. Tip #1: If VIP tickets are available, GET THEM! BB&BBQ has expanded this feature of the show to include a bigger tent and more exclusive tasting … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Activities, Georgia Tagged With: Atlanta, BBQ, Beer, Bourbon, Events, The Trot Line

Holiday Gift Guide: For The Sportsman

December 11, 2012 By Spencer

This is a list of gear every Sportsman needs (even if he doesn't know it yet).   Peach State Pride Camo Hat | $20 Show your Georgia Pride without being seen. Gorilla Pod by Joby | $20 Grip this bad boy to a tree limb while in the woods or on a railing while on vacation. The Gorilla Pod is the perfect stocking stuffer for anyone. Realtree Blackfin by Costa Del Mar | $259 Costa Del Mar make arguably the best sunglasses for anglers. Now they have made some shades for guys … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Apparel, Field Gear Tagged With: Beer, Bourbon, camoflage, christmas, gear, Georgia, Gifts, holiday, Southern Style, Sportsmen, tacklebox, The South, Whiskey

What Dad Really Wants for Father’s Day

June 14, 2011 By Kevin Ekmark

Fathers Day Gift Ideas

Times change, styles go in and out, but dads stay pretty cool for the most part.  Whoever started giving dads ties, socks, and underwear for gifts should get a swift kick to the ass.  If your dad still has his nose to the grind, then those items are perfectly fine as a stocking stuffer, but please, don't give the man who has provided for you, taught you how to play sports, and taken a few shots to give you a better life a six pack of Jockeys this year for Father's Day.  The Southern man doesn't … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Around the South Tagged With: Atlanta, Bourbon, Caft Beer, Father's Day, Georgia, Gifts, Southern, Southern Style, The South, The Trot Line

Buffalo Trace Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

June 7, 2011 By Spencer

Buffalo Trace Bourbon Whiskey

Buffalo Trace, the 2005-2007 Distiller of the Year, is responsible for some of the finest bourbon in production. Their stable of brands includes (but is not limited to) Blanton’s, George T Stagg, Eagle Rare and the legendary Pappy Van Winkle. In other words, these guys know how to make some bourbon! Buffalo Trace claims to be the oldest (not necessarily continuously-operating) distilling site in the United States. With this heritage in mind, I was excited to try the bottle that carries the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Bourbon Tagged With: Bourbon, Buffalo Trace, Kentucky, Liquor, Southern Drinks, The South, The Trot Line, Whiskey

Three Classic Cocktails to Add to Your Repertoire

May 23, 2011 By Talbot

Old Fashioned Classic Cocktail | The South

Your ability to make or enjoy a cocktail should go beyond the trite gin/vodka and soda/tonic water with a lime.  While refreshing, it is boring and should only be used when your cupboards are bare and you ONLY have the two ingredients.  Fret not, I am going expand your horizons with three different cocktails that are sophisticated enough to order out during a date night, but easy enough to mix up after a long day at the office.  Salut! The Old-Fashioned The first cocktail on the list … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Cocktails Tagged With: Angostura bitters, Bourbon, Cocktail, Manhattan (cocktail), Old Fashioned, Southern Drinks, The South, the Vesper, Whiskey, whisky

Sippin’ Back on Costco’s Small Batch Bourbon

April 30, 2011 By Kevin Ekmark

Costco Bourbon

Over the past year, Costco has been making noise in the alcohol market.  In Georgia, they are legally allowed to sell liquor, but it is shop separated from the rest of the building.  I can only assume that they have done this to side step the liquor laws in Georgia.  It was a good call!  They have some pretty awesome prices for the spirits, especially if you are looking for a steal when it comes to handles.  When I buy whiskey or vodka, I can usually find the best deal here. You Might Also … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Bourbon Tagged With: Atlanta, Bourbon, Bourbon Review, Costco, Georgia, Jim Beam, Kirkland Signature Premium Small Batch Bourbon, Knob Creek, Maker's Mark, Sipping bourbon, Small batch whiskey, Southern Spirits, The South, The Trot Line, Whiskey, Woodford Reserve

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