The Blog
Welcome to the Whistling Andy blog, while we are craft distillers by trade, we are passionate about many things. Here you will find stories about things near and dear to us. Such as great cocktails, food, nature, history, and made in USA goods! Enjoy!
Buffalo vs Bison: A taxonomy lesson you won't soon forget
Do you love your grilled buffalo burgers? What if you were told that it might not have actually been buffalo? In fact, other than those brought here to raise, buffalo have never existed in America. Think this story is bogus? Keep reading.
Buffalo vs Bison: A taxonomy lesson you won't soon forget
Do you love your grilled buffalo burgers? What if you were told that it might not have actually been buffalo? In fact, other than those brought here to raise, buffalo have never existed in America. Think this story is bogus? Keep reading.
The Fire that Burnt Sperry Chalet: When Lightning Strikes
In mid-August of 2017, lightning struck in the wilds of Montana, sparking several small forest fires. Those fires gained momentum over the next few weeks, and the damage they produced was devastating. Known as the Sprague Fire, this disaster plowed through tens of thousands of forest acreage, and the actual amount of destruction it caused will probably be forever unknown. While many anonymous things were destroyed in the fire, the National Historic Landmark, the Sperry Chalet, was one notable structure that felt the brunt of the Sprague Fire's devastation.
The Fire that Burnt Sperry Chalet: When Lightning Strikes
In mid-August of 2017, lightning struck in the wilds of Montana, sparking several small forest fires. Those fires gained momentum over the next few weeks, and the damage they produced was devastating. Known as the Sprague Fire, this disaster plowed through tens of thousands of forest acreage, and the actual amount of destruction it caused will probably be forever unknown. While many anonymous things were destroyed in the fire, the National Historic Landmark, the Sperry Chalet, was one notable structure that felt the brunt of the Sprague Fire's devastation.
The Surprising Ways Finishing Barrels For Whisky Affect The Flavor of Your Favorite Spirits
Have you ever given much thought to how whisky is aged? The whisky you buy on the shelf is not freshly distilled. Like other grain alcohols like vodka, whisky is clear when first distilled. It is the aging process that gives it its color and flavor. This process varies from brand to brand, and even from product to product, but it always involves finishing barrels.
The Surprising Ways Finishing Barrels For Whisky Affect The Flavor of Your Favorite Spirits
Have you ever given much thought to how whisky is aged? The whisky you buy on the shelf is not freshly distilled. Like other grain alcohols like vodka, whisky is clear when first distilled. It is the aging process that gives it its color and flavor. This process varies from brand to brand, and even from product to product, but it always involves finishing barrels.
Foraging Mushrooms in Montana: A Descriptive Guide
Mushrooming is gaining in popularity as chefs use wild mushrooms in their cooking at restaurants, on Food Network, and all over YouTube. You can hunt mushrooms in several states, and many mushroom hunters swear the best mushrooming is to be had on the West Coast. While it's true that Oregon, Washington, and parts of California are good for mushroom foraging, other parts of the country are coming to light as good candidates.
Foraging Mushrooms in Montana: A Descriptive Guide
Mushrooming is gaining in popularity as chefs use wild mushrooms in their cooking at restaurants, on Food Network, and all over YouTube. You can hunt mushrooms in several states, and many mushroom hunters swear the best mushrooming is to be had on the West Coast. While it's true that Oregon, Washington, and parts of California are good for mushroom foraging, other parts of the country are coming to light as good candidates.
Most Dangerous Animal in Montana, Is it the Moose?
When you think of dangers in the wilds of Montana, specifically regarding wildlife, your mind probably turns to the big bears that seem to be the forest king. If not, it might turn to some sort of wild cat species indigenous to the area that has been known to attack humans. But it is doubtful your mind went directly to the moose.
Most Dangerous Animal in Montana, Is it the Moose?
When you think of dangers in the wilds of Montana, specifically regarding wildlife, your mind probably turns to the big bears that seem to be the forest king. If not, it might turn to some sort of wild cat species indigenous to the area that has been known to attack humans. But it is doubtful your mind went directly to the moose.
The History of The Gin and Tonic
The Gin and tonic is one of the oldest mixed cocktails. In fact, gin and "bitters" which comprised of gin mixed with bitter agents like the cinchona tree bark that tonic water is made from. Tonic water itself is a highly carbonated water in which quinine is dissolved to give it a bitter taste. Today's tonic water may also be infused with various herbs, and it is generally sweetened. The gin and tonic mixed drink itself have also undergone many variations, and you can find different recipes using herbs, fruit, and berries across the web.
The History of The Gin and Tonic
The Gin and tonic is one of the oldest mixed cocktails. In fact, gin and "bitters" which comprised of gin mixed with bitter agents like the cinchona tree bark that tonic water is made from. Tonic water itself is a highly carbonated water in which quinine is dissolved to give it a bitter taste. Today's tonic water may also be infused with various herbs, and it is generally sweetened. The gin and tonic mixed drink itself have also undergone many variations, and you can find different recipes using herbs, fruit, and berries across the web.
