What you saw this week on facebook hardly qualifies as fodder for stimulating conversation in a real social setting. Before your next dinner party, happy hour, or weekend get-together, try reading something worth talking about. Whiskey? Gin? the little hardcover Books that comprise the Edible Series explore the history and the minutiae of human consumption. Read up & you’ll be spitting facts. {Buy It}
Fine cigars go great with bourbon — but what about a bourbon Cigar? As it turns out, they’re pretty great too. Maker’s Mark Cigars ($8-$11) are made from long-leaf tobacco grown in the Dominican Republic, and are “aromatically enhanced” by the Maker’s, giving them a terrific flavor without ever having touched the bourbon. As an added bonus, they arrive in glass tubes that have been hand-dipped in Maker’s signature wax, making the containers airtight, humidification unnecessary, and these cigars absolutely perfect for the golf course. [Scouted by Sam] {Source Maker’s Mark Cigars}
Building a home bar is the dream of nearly every drinking man, but if you’re short on space, the Bar Cart No. One ($2,400) is a reasonable second option. Crafted from New England-sourced black walnut, this simple yet stately cart features a natural oil rubbed finish, a removable top tray, and plenty of storage for liquor, glasses, and tools.
