Bourbon Thoughts: Blade and Bow Bourbon Whiskey
Blade and Bow is a relatively new product from Diagio who also produces Bulleit. Diagio has in its possession as few barrels of whiskey distilled and produced by Stitzel-Weller. While there is not enough whiskey in the old Stizel-Weller batch to bottle on its own the Diagio team used a solera system to stretch the old […]
15 Best Love Quotes for Him and Her They’ll Love
Who doesn’t like some nice and depressing love quotes, especially post Valentine’s Day? Whether you’re in a long-term committed relationship or driving the single bus, we’ve rounded up some of the best short love quotes for him and her from the likes of movies, television and music that’ll help you determine if you’re dead inside or […]
Making a Murderer: Can We PLEASE Talk About the Townspeople?
I don’t want to oversell this, but Netflix’s latest show, “Making a Murderer” may just be the best thing my eyes and ears have ever experienced at the same time. Yeah? Yeah. (more on that later). First off, I love a nice binge watch. Netflix may think they created the binge watch but, let’s be […]
The 11 Best Body Sprays for Men in 2024
…because sometimes guys want a light scent and the ability to quickly freshen up during the day without the strength of a full-on cologne. We’ve rounded up some of the best body sprays for men in 2024 that, not only, smell great but many of which can double as a body deodorant too. Let’s face […]
The Best Dowager Quotes from Downton Abbey
Because Maggie Smith is a national treasure (and yes I realize she’s from England) here are 9 of Violet Crawley, Dowager Countess of Grantham, finest gems. Wisdom has never been more sassy. #9 Gold. #8 Imagine what would she think of websites. #7 Ouch! #6 So good. #5 Amen. #4 Truth. #3 Sage advice […]
You Won’t Believe What Jodi from “Making a Murderer” is Saying Today!
Jodi from “Making a Murderer” (I just pretend that’s her last name) is speaking to a producer on Nancy Grace and you won’t believe what she has to say about Steven Avery and what she did to try and get away from him. I assume it was just constant smirking until she went to her […]
Bourbon Thoughts: The Eagle Rare 10 Year Bourbon Whiskey Review
A hands-on review of Eagle Rare 10 Year Bourbon. The good, the bad, and the delicious. Eagle Rare 10 Year Bourbon Whiskey is distilled by the folks at Buffalo Trace. No longer considered a single barrel bourbon because an automated assembly line replaced a manual bottling process which means certain bottles could contain two barrels […]
The 9 Best Scenes From The Jerk
Steve Martin makes his film debut as The Jerk. All he is trying to do is move to St. Louis and find a job. Needless to say, everything doesn’t go as planned so enjoy the ride. 1. Navin’s Birthday! 2. The Lord Loves a Working Man… 3. Navin speaks to the dog and […]
The Best Moments from Terminator 2
It is a rare for a sequel to better than the original. But Terminator 2 changed everything. Every action movie that has come out since owes a little something to James Cameron’s Masterpiece. Here are 10 of the best moments of action ever captured on film. #10 The Intro. #9 1-800-Flowers delivers. #8 […]
The 10 Best Scenes from Dirty Rotten Scoundrels
Steve Martin and Micael Caine are the ultimate con men. There is not enough room for two con men in the French Riviera so they bet on who can swindle a young American heiress out of $50,000 first; the loser leaves. They compete hard and hilarity ensues but there is no real winner in this […]
The Funniest Moments from The Waterboy
The very best movie ever to be made about a waterboy is The Waterboy. One of Adam Sandler’s funniest movies, The Waterboy tells the harrowing story of a young man who follows his dream to become a waterboy. #9 Taking pride in your job is always important #8 Always believe in yourself. #7 truth. #6 #parenting […]
The 25 Most Embarrassing Moments from Fuller House
Well folks, it’s the moment we’ve all been waiting for. The “Full House” reboot “Fuller House” debuted on Netflix and half the country just finished their obligatory binge-watch. Truth be told, I watched. But, don’t judge me because I strictly watched just to see if anyone would bring Papouli back from the dead. Sadly, they […]
Bourbon Thoughts: 2015 Micther’s 10 Year Bourbon
The 2015 Micther’s 10 Year Old Aged Bourbon or the M10 is a smooth pour. Michter’s marks the neck of their bottles so you are able to see the year of the release; the numbering on the 2015 release starts with ’15’. The nose is a sweet with chocolate notes. The sweet, maple flavors […]
The Funniest Moments from Waiting for Guffman
Waiting for Guffman is the funniest movie ever made about community theatre and Christopher Guest is a genius. Every single time I watch this I still hold out hope that he will actually show up. #1 Meet your Director #2 The Auditions #3 The Rehearsal #4 Supporting Your fellow Thespian #5 Living the […]
The 12 Best Cigars We’re Obsessed With This Year
There are so many cigars out there and we’re pretty sure we’d be fine with trying all of them. From light to medium-strength cigars for the beginner to much more full-bodied options, we got you covered. We met with Professional Amateur Cigar Smoker and CEO of The Ceres Group, an IT consulting & staffing firm […]
Beverly Hills, What a Thrill: 16 Best Quotes from Troop Beverly Hills
In the 80’s and early 90’s Shelly Long could do no wrong (minus that whole ‘leaving Cheers’ situation). Growing up my sister may or may not have watched Troop Beverly Hills upwards of 10,000 times. Therefore, I watched it 10,001 times (once I just watched it myself). From a young Tori Spelling cameo to Shelly […]
Bourbon Thoughts: Old Scout Straight Bourbon Whiskey 7 Year
Smooth Ambler is a relatively new to bourbon distilling, founded in West Virginia in 2009, but they have quickly established themselves with a solid slate of products. The Old Scout straight Bourbon Whiskey is aged at least 7 years in old barrels. It is distilled with high rye mash bill at 36% and bottled at […]
Bourbon Thoughts: Noah’s Mill
A hands-on review of Noah’s Mill Bourbon. The good, the bad, and the delicious. A Small Batch Bourbon distilled by the folks at Willet. It is a surprising smooth pour for a bourbon bottled at 114.3 proof. The nose is smokey and woody with some spicy rye notes showing through. The taste is filled with […]
Rye Thoughts: 2016 Michter’s 10 Year Straight Rye
It is always good to get a taste of an aged bottle of Michter’s. This particular bottle of rye was aged 1o years in fire-charred, new American white oak barrels and released in 2016. Master Distiller Willie Pratt wasn’t happy with the product in 2015 so he refused to release a product in 2015, hoping that […]
Rye Whiskey Thoughts: Rogue Farms Oregon Rye Whiskey
There is no question that the folks at Rogue know how to brew some of the best beers in the world. Check out a few of the best beers by Rogue Ales & Spirits. Over the past few years they have also ramped up their production of different types of spirits. The Oregon Rye Whiskey […]
The 9 Best Scenes from Spaceballs
Spaceballs is considered by most people to be the best Star Wars spoof ever created! It is hard to pick the very best quotes from Spaceballs but here are some of the funniest scenes as gifs. 1. Barf and Lone Starr 2. Pizza The Hutt 3. I’m Surrounded By A**holes 4. The […]
Bourbon Thoughts: Smooth Ambler Contradiction
A bottle of Smooth Ambler Contradiction is exactly that, a huge contradiction. A mix of a wheated bourbon and a spicier bourbon with a heavier rye mash bill; 27 percent of the bottle was aged 2 years while the remaining 73 percent was aged 9 years. Despite what might look like odd pairings the end result […]
Bourbon Thoughts: Trail’s End
Trail’s End secures eight year old juice from Kentucky and ages the Bourbon Whiskey with Oregon Oak staves. This particular bottle is from Batch No 002 and is 45% abv. The nose is fragrant with sweet, orange notes. The taste is smooth and sweet up front with some spicy rye hints. The finish is long […]
Rye Thoughts: High West Says Yippee Ki-Yay
High West took their Double Rye product and added it to barrels that had been used to age both Vermouth and Syrah. The creation is a blend of Rye Whiskeys that High West hopes make you say ‘Yippee Ki-Yay’, like the cowboy on the bottle. The bottle I sampled was Batch No. 2. The nose […]
23 Fun Board Games For Family Game Night in 2024
Ok kids, it’s time to put down the electronics. In a world where kids (and adults!) are way too busy staring at their screens, there’s nothing better than a family game night. You know, with actual board games, kids! And don’t sweat it if it’s a 2 player game and you’ve got 5 players. Enter […]
The 8 Coolest Christmas Ornaments This Holiday Season
…because it’s a great tradition to by a new Christmas ornament each and every year. Plus we accidentally break a bulb or two (or 10) every year we take down tree. If you’re looking to upgrade your tree this year, we’ve rounded up some of the most unique Christmas ornaments, bulbs, balls, and ornament set […]
Whiskey Thoughts: Slaughter House American Whiskey
David Phinney who is a part of the Splinter Group that distills Slaughter House, is also the winemaker at Orin Swift Cellars. Orin Swift and team continue to produce some amazing wines like Abstract and Machete, needless to say we think they have great taste. Slaughter House is aged 9 years in American Oak and then […]
15 Best Gift Card Ideas Perfect for Everyone!
Don’t worry, we’ll keep your gift-giving stress down to a minimum this Christmas. Scroll through our top picks for the best gift cards and vouchers (including e-gift cards) in 2024. Tapped out of gift ideas this holiday shopping season? Yep, so are we. Whether you’re looking for some great options for your annoying husband, your […]
Hatchimals: The Low Down On One Of This Season’s Hottest Toys
You know the drill. Every year there’s a “hot toy” item that pops up just in time for the holidays. How mystical! It causes a frenzy that’s not planned at all by the toy companies. You vow not to get caught up in the commercialization of Christmas, until you hear your kids utter those 6 words – […]
Bourbon Thoughts: Knob Creek 2001 Limited Edition Bourbon Whiskey
Knob Creek 2001 is one of the last batches of bourbon barreled by the late, great Jim Beam distiller – Booker Noe. His son, Fred Noe, discovered the barrels labeled 2001 after his father passed away. The results is a really easy drinking bourbon that will keep you coming back for more. The tasting notes […]
Rye Thoughts: Booker’s Rye Limited Edition “Big Time Batch”
The first ever rye produced by Booker’s also comes from some of the last barrels filled by the late, great, distiller Booker Noe. the label is a note from his son, Fred Noe, explaining how his farther always liked the challenge of rye grains and laid these barrels in his favorite rackhouse. It is aged […]
Bourbon Thoughts: Old Forester 2016 Birthday Bourbon
The 2016 Old Forester Birthday Bourbon is bottled from 93 barrels distilled on July 4th, 2004. The master distiller of Brown-Forman, Chris Morris, hand-picked the barrels with Old Forester brand representative Jackie Zykan. Ultimately a little over 14,000 bottles were aged for 12 years and bottled at 48.5% abv. The nose is very delicate with spicy and […]
Bourbon Thoughts: Four Roses Elliott’s Select Limited Edition Single Barrel
For the first time Four Roses Bourbon released Elliott’s Select bourbon, a rare Single Barrel bourbon. The bourbon will be Brent Elliott’s first limited edition release as the master distiller. Brent Elliott became master distiller in September 2015 and hand-selected the 14-year-old OESK, one of the 10 unique Four Rose’s bourbons. Bottled at barrel strength this particular […]
The Best Scenes From Old School
Maybe you are looking for some advice on how to give a good wedding speech? Or maybe you are looking to join a fraternity? Even better, maybe you are looking to start a fraternity in your 40’s? Look no further to wise and wonderful Old School. 1. You take the early flight back from San […]
The Best Scenes from War Games
There has never been a teen movie as frightening as War Games. And, the movie, about the time Matthew Broderick almost caused World War 3, is as relevant as ever. Here are 8 of the funniest and scariest moments of this lighthearted teen comedy about Thermal Nuclear War. (I have a feeling we might start seeing […]
The Scariest Moments from Poltergeist
The original Poltergeist written by Steven Spielberg, yes that Steven Spielberg, is still one of the scariest movies I’ve ever seen. Besides just being visually frightening, the idea that you aren’t safe in your home still freaks me out. Relive the horror of the 8 scariest moments below: The first time a TV became actually […]
The 16 Best Erin Brockovich Quotes That Everyone Wants to Say at Work (Every Day)
Sure it scares us the Erin Brockovich movie came out 17 years ago (2000) and, sure that makes us pretty old, but not a day goes by when we’re not thinking of one of the fiery quotes that came out of Julia Roberts mouth all throughout the movie all whilst sporting outfits that reminded us […]
The 9 Best Quotes from Hot Tub Time Machine
Hot Tub Time Machine reminds us all why 1986 was both an awesome and terrible terrible year. It is also an underrated Chevy Chase movie. Here are the 9 best scenes from Hot Tub Time Machine. 1. It’s not about losing weight, it is about a lifestyle change. 2. It’s only pee. Relax. It’s […]
Say What Again! The 23 Best Pulp Fiction Quotes of All Time
Pulp Fiction came out 23 years ago. So now how old do we all feel? We remember sneaking into the movies to see it (and then renting the ‘tape’ dozens of times. We probably didn’t understand half of what was happening or why…but we just knew we totally loved it. We weren’t supposed to, we just did. Our favorites […]
So Fetch: The 29 Best ‘Mean Girls’ Quotes & Gifs To Make Anyone a Cool Mom
Sure you’ve watched Mean Girls tens of thousands of times. Sure you can quote it with your eyes closed and your hands over your ears. Sure you own a couple of t-shirts with “On Wednesdays We Wear Pink” and an iPhone case that says “Fetch.” But have you shared these quotes with all your friends […]
27 Times Betty White Said and Did The Best Things Ever
We couldn’t love Betty White any more than we already do. And by “we” I of course mean “all the world” and most likely some other planets where they’re just starting to get ‘The Golden Girls.’ Betty is a young and feisty 95 years old, has the longest television career of any female entertainer, and has […]
9 Best Quotes from There’s Something About Mary
The highest-grossing comedy of 1998 There’s Something About Mary made Ben Stiller and Cameron Diaz stars and gave us some of the funniest movie quotes of all time. Bobby and Peter Farrelly’s masterpiece reinvented the romantic comedy for a new generation and is funnier today than when it first come out. Here are the 10 […]
Bourbon Thoughts: Four Roses from the 1970’s
You will hear people say that they don’t make bourbon like they used to. Take a few sips of this Four Roses from the 1970’s and you will not believe you are drinking a $20 bottle of bourbon. This particular variety would have been their straight off the shelf variety, aged for 6 years, […]
The 9 Funniest Things Bill Murray Ever Said
Bill Murray is not only one of the funniest men ever to be in the movies, he is also one of the best actors. Here are nine of his funniest and yet most poignant moments ever captured on film. #9. Not quite out of nowhere. He is a national treasure. #8. Always. #7. […]
The Funniest Things That Chevy Chase Ever Said
Chevy Chase is a national treasure. From Fletch to all of the vacation movies to Community, Chevy Chase never fails to make us laugh. His dry, sardonic, and self-effacing comedy is one of kind. Here are a few of his funniest moments. (Note: This list could have gone on and on.)
The 22 Best Quotes & Scenes from The Godfather
We don’t want to oversell this, but The Godfather may just be the best movie of all time. We’ll let that sink in for a minute. This year The Godfather is celebrating its 45th anniversary. Can you imagine? Whether you’re a fan of the first one, the second, or the third (yes we did that in […]
6 of the Best Running Shoes For Men Lighting Up Amazon Right Now
It’s officially that time of year. Well, it’s always that time of year if you’re a runner. Whether you’re jogging, running, or just walking super-super fast, the right pair of running shoes are an absolute must. Have you ever run in just a regular pair of sneakers? Sure the first few times is fine, but after […]
The 6 Coolest White Sneakers for Men This Summer
…because it doesn’t matter if it’s pre or post Labor Day. One of our favorite things about the white sneaker trend for men that we’re seeing pop up all over the place recently is that they really go with almost anything in your wardrobe. White sneakers with shorts? Check. White sneakers with jeans? Of course. Pair […]
The Most Hilarious Things Will Ferrell Has Ever Said or Done
Will Ferrell can do no wrong. He is kind of a big deal. Enjoy these hilarious moments with a nice glass of scotch. Scotch. Scotch. Scotch.
Bourbon Thoughts: Nikka Coffey Grain Whisky
It is not a misspelling of coffee, it is Coffey, the still in which this whisky is distilled. Created with a 95% corn mashbill this would be a bourbon if it were distilled in the U.S.A but labeled as a whisky as it is distilled in Japan. This particular version from Nikka, the Nikka Coffey […]
