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This week I was lucky enough to be invited to an exclusive tasting of Blade and Bow Whiskey at Acorn Restaurant in Denver. This award winning Kentucky whiskey is truly incredible, and one of the most delicious spirits I’ve ever had the privilege of tasting. You should definitely try some of this excellent beverage for yourself, so I thought I’d go ahead and share the recipes for the incredible cocktails I was able to try the other night. Find a liquor store selling Blade and Bow near you, and experience a wholeRead More

This Sunday, the world will be watching as the Denver Broncos take on the Carolina Panthers in Super Bowl 50! As you might be aware, Super Bowl Sunday is a time to celebrate – whether you’re rooting for Peyton and the Broncos, Cam and the Panthers, or just watching for the commercials and halftime show, Super Bowl Sunday is one of the greatest days of the year. We want to help you throw the ultimate Super Bowl 50 party this Sunday, so we’ve teamed up with our friends at CrownRead More

Do you have a whiskey-lover in your life? If so, there are few gifts more special than a unique bottle of whiskey this holiday season! Check out our favorite selections of excellent new whiskey varieties below, and make the holidays unforgettable for your favorite whiskey aficionado ! Rhetoric 21-Year-Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Rhetoric 21-Year-Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey is the sixth release from the Orphan Barrel Whiskey Distilling Company and the second in the Rhetoric series of progressively aged whiskeys. Aged one year longer than its counterpart, Rhetoric 20-Year-Old, this releaseRead More

Thanksgiving is a time when most everyone is home for the holidays. Whether you’re catching up with old friends on Thanksgiving Eve – one of the most popular bar nights in America – or kicking back for a few drinks after Thanksgiving dinner with your family, delicious cocktails can complement all the fantastic food you’ll be enjoying. The recipes below, from Captain Morgan, have the potential to become staples of your holiday arsenal. Be thankful for family, friends, food, AND rum this Thanksgiving! Check out these tasty recipes. The Captain Cider Ingredients:Read More

Halloween is coming up in just two weeks, and we have a feeling that most of you will be partaking in some beverages over the very spooky weekend. Accordingly, we want to help you out with some fun, festive recipes to make your Halloween a little more unique! Captain Morgan has provided us with three awesome cocktail recipes that are perfect for any drinker, whether you love beer, cider, or hard liquor. Take a look below and get in the Halloween spirit! The Morgan Monster Ingredients: – 1.5 oz. CAPTAINRead More

The ‘Shot to End All Shots’ Makes Official Debut when ‘Human Cannonball’ Shot between Multiple Bars  ORLANDO, Fla., (October 13, 2015) – Partygoers be prepared to hit the deck and have a serious ‘Blast’ because ‘shots’ are about to be released. Captain Morgan is on a mission to shake things up and increase the level of excitement with Captain Morgan Cannon Blast – the ‘shot to end all shots’ and the unmistakeable signal that fun is about to go down. To officially welcome the newest addition to the Captain MorganRead More

If you know someone who loves whiskey, and someone who has very expensive taste – and if these people happen to be the same person – Orphan Barrel Whiskey Distilling Co. has teamed up with Neiman Marcus to create the ultimate fantasy whiskey package of all time. Titled The Orphan Barrel Project, the gift consists of two parts. First, a lucky someone will receive a bespoke whiskey cabinet stocked with the entire Orphan Barrel collection to-date, as well as a VIP trip to the Stitzel-Weller Distillery in Louisville, Kentucky to taste recently-discoveredRead More

  The best time of the year is upon is – football is back! With college ball kicking off last night, and the NFL season just a week away, it is time to get ready for an awesome fall full of football – which of course includes some epic tailgating. No matter what team you follow, there’s nothing that beats a crisp autumn day in the parking lot chowing down on some awesome food and sipping your favorite drinks with your friends, in anticipation of your team’s victory. But let’sRead More

Looking for a new drink to get your chill on as the summer winds down? Well, we’ve got you covered, especially if you’re a fan of white wine. Meet Honeyvine. Honeyvine is new to market, and is perfect for sipping on its own, or enjoying in a white wine cocktail. Honeyvine is a blend of natural honey with white wine, crafted by Winemaker Reggie Hammond, whose curiosity yielded a surprisingly delicious taste. Made from the best California grapes, pressed and cool-fermented  in stainless steel tanks, the natural honey essence allowsRead More

I bet you didn’t know that this Sunday, August 16th, is National Rum Day. But you’re welcome, because now you do, and you have another reason to celebrate. To get you pumped for an epic Sunday RumDay celebration, we’re sharing some recipes designed by Captain Morgan in conjunction with one of America’s most-beloved supermodels – the incomparable Chrissy Teigen! Last weekend, Chrissy Teigen headed to South Beach for her own Sunday RumDay bash with Captain Morgan. During the celebration, Chrissy shared “3 Freaky Facts” about herself. See below for a hilarious videoRead More

Last weekend, I was fortunate enough to be invited to participate in the Capture the Crown challenge put on by Crown Royal at the Jeff Kyle 400 NASCAR Race at the Brickyard in Indianapolis. Crown Royal has sponsored the Your Hero’s Name Here 400 (previously known as the Brickyard 400) since 2012, and this year, the recipient was Jeff Kyle, brother of American Sniper namesake Chris Kyle, who was recognized for his incredible charitable works in helping soldiers readjust to normal life through the Guardian for Heroes Foundation. Not exactlyRead More

Here at Writtalin we were recently invited to participate in a challenge from Captain Morgan – to create the ultimate summertime punch using Captain Morgan White Rum. We had our choice of Captain Morgan’s Pineapple, Coconut, and Grapefruit White Rum varieties to choose from, using one of these delicious rums to create a unique beverage that tastes just like summer. With Memorial Day upon us, it is time to reveal the official Writtalin recipe utilizing Captain Morgan White Rum. So today, we are happy to bring you Captain’s Caribbean KickRead More

If you’re a fan of bourbon, we have some big news to bring you today. I.W. Harper, an iconic American Whiskey, has returned home to the U.S. after nearly two decades abroad. I.W. Harper bourbon was first produced in the U.S. in the late 1800s, but for the last 20+ years, the whiskey has only been available overseas. No more. This whiskey is back stateside, and I.W. Harper is here to stay. The bourbon began hitting shelves nationwide a few weeks ago, and should be coming to a liquor storeRead More

Kentucky Derby weekend is here, and we all know what that means – ladies in big hats, gentlemen in suits, plenty of gambling, and of course, gallons upon gallons of the famous derby drink: the timeless, iconic mint julep! To help you prepare for race day celebrations, Bulleit Frontier Whiskey has been working with some of the top mixologists in the nation to develop recipes inspired by different regions of the country. No matter where you live, why not give all three a try!? The Race for the Best MintRead More

From “Sportsmageddon,” to “Sportstacular Saturday,” the upcoming weekend is being touted as one of the best lineups in the history of sports. From the Mayweather-Pacquiao “Fight of the Century,” to the Derby’s “Greatest 2 Minutes in Sports,” to NHL & NBA playoff action, there’s no lack of on-court and in-arena excitement. But wait – there’s more.  Chelsea is set to square off against Manchester City or Tottenham for their fourth straight title, the Yankees and the Bo Sox will do battle and the NFL draft will turn college stars into guaranteedRead More