Bill’s Package Store wants to dispel some of the “old wives’ tales about liquor. Myth: Absinthe is a hallucinogenic. Truth: Scientific studies show that absinthes contain no hallucinogens, opiates, or psychoactive substances. It does have a high volume of perfumed alcohol. Myth: Jameson is Catholic and Bushmills is Protestant. Truth: According to award-winning bartender Jack…[READ MORE]
As we celebrate Whiskey Day, Bill’s Package Store wants to give you some great ideas for those wonderful concoctions made with Whiskey. Here are some great whiskey recipes: Whiskey Paralyzer 1 cup ice cubes 1 fluid ounce of Canadian whiskey, such as Crown Royal 1 fluid ounce of Kahlua or other coffee flavored liqueur…[READ MORE]
According to Mark Twain: “Too much of anything is bad, but too much good whiskey is barely enough.” Bill’s Package Store would like to dispel some of the myths about whiskey. Whiskey: What is it? Whiskey by definition is pretty confusing. There’s: Bourbon Rye Scotch Canadian Single-malt Blended…and the list goes on. Let’s start…[READ MORE]
Bill’s Package Store wants you to know where Irish Coffee came from and how to make it. The Story: The original Irish coffee was created at the flying boat terminal in Foynes, Ireland. The short version of the story goes like this: On October 1943, a “flying boat” had departed from the terminal in Foynes…[READ MORE]
Bills Package Store wants you to sound smart this New Year’s Eve. What is Champagne? Champagne is a sparkling wine that comes from the Champagne region of northeastern France. If it’s from somewhere else, it’s not champagne… it’s sparkling wine. Most people use the term champagne generically but the French maintain their legal…[READ MORE]
These classic Christmas concoctions will warm the hearts of all the Scrooges out there. According to Andy Williams, the holiday season is the wonderful time of the year – a time filled with trimming trees, singing carols, and making memories with family and friends. But the hordes of shoppers, piles of presents, and…[READ MORE]
Bill wants to help you have a frighteningly good Halloween with the help of these cocktails! If you’re hosting this year’s Halloween bash, you’ll want to brush up on your bartending skills so your guests are haunted by boring drinks. Pump up the volume this Halloween with these festive drinks! Bill’s Package Store has all…[READ MORE]
Bill wants to help kickoff football season with these game-day drinks that are sure to be a touchdown at your tailgate! Tailgating is a beloved tradition southerners take seriously. Don’t fumble when it’s your weekend to plan! Beer is no longer the only staple drink for your Saturday or Sunday tent parties. Go for two…[READ MORE]
Look like a pro bartender at your next party with these tips! If you’re planning a backyard get together, you’ll want to be all ears for this one! Layered cocktails don’t have to come out once a year for Red, White and Blue drinks… Get your party started with these easy to make cocktails! But…[READ MORE]
Bill knows that when a double platinum-winning country music star comes to town, you make a big event about it… especially if that celebrity is selling whiskey! Local country music fans got a treat in April, when John Rich, of the double platinum-winning duo, Big and Rich, came to Bill’s Package Store to sign bottles…[READ MORE]