Basil & Salt’s Pecan Pie Old Fashioned

August 2017 by Michael Pendley You would be hard pressed to find a more traditional Southern classic dessert than the pecan pie. Around here, we like to add a splash of bourbon to our recipe for extra flavor. So why not combine a classic dessert with a classic cocktail? Meet the Pecan Pie Old Fashioned, … Continue reading Basil & Salt’s Pecan Pie Old Fashioned

Around the world with Blanton’s Bourbon

July 2017 by Michael Pendley Even the occasional whiskey drinker is probably familiar with Blanton’s bourbon. Since Elmer T. Lee bottled those first three barrels back in 1984 and named them in honor of his long-time boss Col. Albert Blanton, the familiar faceted round bottle with its horse and jockey bottle top has been a … Continue reading Around the world with Blanton’s Bourbon