Category Archives: Whiskey

Devil’s Cut, & A Quick Trip to the Liquor Store

Saturday night I had plans to make pictures of Jack Daniels and discovered the quantity on hand in my liquor cabinet was not what I expected. Someone in my house got to my stash and I needed another bottle quick. … Continue reading

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Just Any Old Tuesday

I love a great bourbon, and many of you do too. But nothing is better than sharing that drink with a friend. Happy Tuesday from TheThirsty Muse…today means nothing to me at the moment, I don’t know of any reason … Continue reading

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The Muse is Thirsty

Whether you know the story behind this site or not, it may be clear to those of you who have been following the site that I am an artist who likes a good drink. My photography, painting, drawing, writing, and … Continue reading

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18 Year Old Jameson Irish Whiskey

Bourbon, Scotch, Tennessee Whiskey, Canadian Whiskey, & Irish Whiskey all have subtle flavor differences due to the distillation process, ingredients, water, maturation length and process. Last weekend I was at one of my favorite Irish pubs and decided to have … Continue reading

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Making a Manhattan Cocktail: The Manhattan Project

In the wake of hurricane Sandy, I have been thinking a lot of my friends on the east coast in New Jersey, New York, and the surrounding areas. Now that things are starting to get back to normal (though many … Continue reading

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A Visit to Jim Beam: Clermont, Kentucky

Friday morning I headed out on a four-hour-drive to visit Jim Beam in Clermont, Kentucky (about 20 miles south of Louisville). A few years ago I discovered the Friday after Thanksgiving made for a great day to walk off the … Continue reading

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Thanksgiving 2011

Thanksgiving 2011 is finally upon us. The tradition of Thanksgiving (celebrated on the 4th Thursday of November in the United States) started in 1863 by presidential proclamation (1941 Federal Legislation) and harkens back to a harvest celebration between the native … Continue reading

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Blast From The Past – Bourbon

One of the many reasons I decided to start this site was to share my travels and the great drink discovered along the way. I had no desire to rate anything, review anything,  or express a one-sided opinion in this … Continue reading

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