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]
If you’re planning a holiday party, your first stop should be to Bill’s Package Store for the ingredients for a holiday cocktail or two. Here are a few of our seasonal favorites. Holiday Cocktail #1: Holly Jolly Christmas Ingredients: 2 ounces vodka* ½ ounce St. Germain ⅓ cup fresh squeezed clementine or blood orange…[READ MORE]
Have you tried spicing up your dishes with a little extra kick by using your favorite wine or spirit? Bill’s Package Store has a few recipes to add some flavor to your cooking! Honey-Bourbon Turkey For a really juicy bird, try brining it in this mixture: Ingredients: 12 cups water divided ½ cup…[READ MORE]
With colder weather coming on, your tastebuds might need a little warming up! Bill’s Package Store recommends these fall cocktails: Fall from the Tree An aromatic drink that tastes like autumn – one of our favorite fall cocktails! Ingredients: 1 ½ ounces of bourbon* or scotch whiskey 1 ounce fresh apple juice ½ ounce cinnamon…[READ MORE]
There’s a lot more ways to enjoy tequila than just shots and margaritas! Bill’s Package Store recommends these tequila cocktail favorites: The Paloma The Paloma is a classic Mexican cocktail and the perfect brunch drink. Ingredients: 2 oz. tequila* ½ oz. Lime juice 2 oz. grapefruit soda or grapefruit juice ½ oz. simple syrup…[READ MORE]
Wine 101: If you’re a wine connoisseur, you can stop reading this, but if you’re an inquisitive wine drinker, you might find these facts interesting. Read on for the answers to a few of the most common wine questions. . Wine 101 Does A Sweet Red Wine Require Added Sugar? High quality sweet red wine…[READ MORE]