If you’re from around here, you’ve probably heard about Jack Daniels and his whiskey made right here in Tennessee. If you’re new to the area, here’s what you need to know. The Founder Jasper Newton Daniel, more commonly known as Jack, started his journey to whiskey making back in 1864. By 1866, the Jack…[READ MORE]
The French say it’s made from l’eau de vie (“the water of life”), but we can certainly tell you more about this French form of brandy. But what is Cognac? First of all it’s made from white grapes grown across both the Charente and Charente-Maritime departments of western France. Cognac is actually a protected…[READ MORE]
If you haven’t seen a worm in your bottle of tequila, you’ve surely heard about it. Here’s the truth about “The Worm.” Is there really a worm? Yes, there is a worm. Yes, you can eat it. No, it’s not alive. No, it won’t make you hallucinate. No, it does not add to the…[READ MORE]
Some cocktails have been around for decades and are still classics. Bill’s Package Store thinks you should try some of these classic cocktails at least once in your life. The Manhattan This classic cocktail started at the Manhattan Club in New York City circa 1880’s. Ingredients: Bourbon* or rye whiskey, sweet vermouth, Angostura bitters…[READ MORE]
If you’ve noticed, we say “Spirits” and “Wine” at Bill’s Package Store. But what about liquor or alcohol? We will try to explain. What do they have in common? The answer is alcoholic fermentation, a process that all these beverages undergo. The one important distinction is the level of alcohol content. This results from…[READ MORE]
Fresh apple cider is the perfect addition to your favorite liquor! As fall arrives, the air gets more crisp, football games are a weekend tradition, and apples start to get plump and ripe in their orchards. We love using apples for all kinds of delicious treats, but don’t overlook the cider! Apple cider is used…[READ MORE]
Fall is here & wine inspired colors are all the rage in the world of fashion. Let’s take a closer look at a classic red: Cabernet! Much like silly putty, Cabernet Sauvignon is one of the world’s most fortunate accidents. Two grapes (the red Cabernet Franc grape plant and a white Sauvignon Blanc grape) were…[READ MORE]
While some people are already diving head first into the onset of Fall and pumpkin spice season, others are clinging to the remaining warm, sunny days of Summer. If you fall in the second group, this post is for you! Check out these yummy drinks to sip poolside while the warm water still lingers!…[READ MORE]
Golf is making an extra big splash right now as an Olympic sport for the first time in 140 years. Along with the fact that the PGA Tour Playoffs are underway this month, it has given us the hankering for a good ol’ Arnold Palmer. The traditional Arnold Palmer is the perfect mix of iced…[READ MORE]
Independence Day is the perfect time to celebrate with friends. Check out these big batch cocktails perfect for the 4th of July! America… land of the free, home of the brave. We are so thankful to live in the greatest country in the world! A land where our brave men and women in uniform help…[READ MORE]