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 2026
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 2026. 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 […]
The 9 Best Quotes From The Blues Brothers
The Blues Brothers started as a Saturday Night Live musical sketch by Dan Aykroyd and John Belushi before becoming a movie in 1980. Still one of the best car chase scenes in a movie ever as Jake and Elwood Blues terrorize Chicago. 1. You have filthy mouths and bad attitudes… 2. Yea – lots of […]
The 9 Best Quotes From Trading Places
Trading Places with Eddie Murphy and Dan Aykroyd is a hysterical movie; as an added bonus you can learn about Commodities Markets and Short Selling. So if you are thinking about investing in Pork Bellies or Frozen Concentrated Orange juice, this is the movie for you. 1. I can see…I have legs! 2. You want […]
The 10 Best Quotes from Back to the Future
Back to the Future is not only the funniest, most exciting, and strangely realistic movie ever made about time travel it is also one of the most quotable. Michael J. Fox gives a career making role as the lovable Marty McFly. Here are the 7 best moments and quotes. 1. Yes. 1.21 Gigawatts 2. Before Wayne […]
The 8 Best Quotes From Coming To America
Eddie Murphy who is an African Prince and Arsenio Hall his Assistant come to America, specifically Queens, in 1983. Eddie Murphy hopes to find his future wife in America which is not as easy as he expected – there should be more Queens in Queens. Here are the 8 best quotes from Coming to America: […]
The Best Quotes and Moments from Groundhog Day
One of Bill Murray’s best movie, Groundhog Day is a true comic masterpiece. Thank you Harold Ramis. Oddly enough a movie about reliving the same day over and over again, gets funnier and funnier every time you watch it. Here are some of the best moments to relive and relive and relive. #1. Again! 2. […]
24 Best Summer Outdoor Toys For Kids of All Ages – No Electronics Here!
Better weather is right around the corner, and one of the best things about summer – is just being outside. Finally! Looking for some games to play and floats to lounge on? We’ve rounded up some old school favorites and updated classics below. So whether you’re looking to chill and relax, or get a high […]
The 10 Best Quotes from My Cousin Vinny
There is no reason My Cousin Vinny should be as good as it is. Somehow it transcends. Maybe’s it’s Marissa Tomei’s Oscar winning performance as Mona Lisa Vitoor or Ralph Macchio’s comeback as Bill Gambini or everyone’ favorite clown Joe Pesci as Cousin Vinny. But in reality it’s just ridiculously funny and another gift from […]
Bourbon Thoughts: The Bulleit Bourbon Barrel Strength Review
A hands-on review of Bulleit Bourbon Barrel Strength. The good, the bad, and the delicious. Bulleit makes a solid bourbon so I was intrigued when I ran across their new barrel strength product. This bottle is from Batch No. 2 and is bottled at 119 proof. It packs some hot heat with that high alcohol level […]
12 Adult Costumes For Halloween When You’re Honestly Tired of Trying to Be Funny
So. Halloween. Am I right? Let’s just call it like it is; 2026 is a total dumpster fire of a year. It’s all terrible. Everything. Do you even think you’ll be going to a Halloween party? We’re already over it and we know you are too. But, alas, here we all are trying to plan […]
These Fingerlings Interactive Monkeys May Just Be The Cutest Toy Ever
We couldn’t love these little interactive finger monkeys any more than we do. Oh, and your kids will love them too. This year it’s all about the Fingerlings Baby Monkeys. These are quite possibly the cutest interactive toy this year (sorry Hatchimals). These colorful baby monkeys simply hang out on your finger, hang from […]
Bourbon Thoughts: I.W. Harper Kentucky Straight Bourbon
September 10th marks the 10th anniversary of National Bourbon Heritage Month, passed by the U.S. Senate in 2007. Commemorate the day with your favorite pour or do what we did and try something new – I.W. Harper. The nose is rich with caramelized fruits and vanilla. The taste is not as rich as the aroma […]
10 Reasons Why Steve Martin is so Hilarious
Steve Martin is hilarious. That is all there is to it. It probably has something to do with the fact that he is 100% completely comfortable being the but of the joke and at the same time the smartest person in the room. From the Jerk to L.A. Story to Parenthood to Shopgirl he […]
The Best Scenes from Happy Gilmore
The second best golf movie behind, Caddyshack, Happy Gilmore starts out on the ice where Happy goes from hockey player to golfer. One of the funniest sports movies of all time! 1. That wasn’t very nice… 2. ‘Till the Night Closes In! 3. No, I Don’t Hate You. 4. Hey Mister, You […]
The Funniest Quotes and Moments from What About Bob?
Some of Bill Murray’s funniest quotes come from the classic What About Bob? Bob is probably the smartest and stupidest, sweetest and most annoying person you will ever meet, which makes him the perfect role for the comic genius Bill Murray. And Richard Dreyfuss is flawless as the world’s most pompous psychiatrist. Here are 8 […]
The Funniest Quotes and Moments from Better Off Dead
Try as he might, John Cusack as Lane Meyer in Better Off Dead is really Better Off Dead. Here are 8 of the funniest reason’s he should be put out of his misery. #8. Because he’s sweaty. #7. Because even killing himself backfires. #6. Because skiing is fun. #5. Because skiing on one ski is […]
The Best Scenes From Wedding Crashers
Jeremy (Vince Vaughn) and John (Owen Wilson) embrace wedding season; in fact they make it their job to crash weddings. So of course they wouldn’t pass up the opportunity to crash the Secretary of the Treasuries, daughter’s wedding. They break their own rules and the hilarity ensues. 1. Hopefully we get all hopped up and […]
The 10 Funniest Quotes from Office Space
Office Space is a comedic masterpiece. For anyone who has ever worked in a soul crushing office, Office Space speaks the truth and speaks it hilariously. Here are the 10 funniest and yet most depressing quotes. #10. Stop. #9. Seriously. #8. WHY?! #7. This is not helping. #6. Shouldn’t you know? #5. But. . . […]
The Best Scenes From The Hangover
Four guys go on a bachelor party to Las Vegas. What could possible go wrong? In this case pretty much everything goes wrong and they barely make it back in time for the wedding. Here are the very best quotes from The Hangover: 1. The Wolfpack… 2. The Actual Hangover! 3. Doug is […]
The Best Quotes from Dumb and Dumber
Follow Lloyd (Jim Carey) and Harry (Jeff Daniels) across the country as they try to return a suitcase to its rightful owner, Mary. Harry and Lloyd are not the brightest duo, making their trip and eventual reunion with Mary hilarious at every turn. Follow these quotes from their trip to Aspen from Providence. 1. Sometimes […]
The 8 Best Quotes and Moments from Bachelor Party
Before Tom Hanks became Tom Hanks he made one of the funniest movies ever, Bachelor Party. Tom played nice guy / bus driver Rick who has the craziest bachelor party ever. Oh and his bride to be Debbie was played by Tawny Kitaen. Here are the 8 greatest moments: #8. The sophisticated before the bachelor party […]
The Best Quotes and Moments from Back to School
Rodney Dangerfield goes Back to School and hilarity ensues. Why wouldn’t it? Also, he’s a really really good diver. Here are the 7 Best Most moments from the comedy classic: #7. Not going to happen. #6. This is was learning looks like. #5. Now That’s What I Call a Good One-liner. #4. Let’s all just […]
Rye Thoughts: Jack Daniel’s Rye
As the weather gets colder my thoughts of Bourbon turn more to thoughts of Rye. Distilled much like Bourbon, except the corn is swapped out for rye, in this case 70% rye. That rye, yes the same rye that you find in your rye bread, adds a nice warm, spicy flavor making it the […]