I have been an enjoyer of whiskey and cocktails for many years. I have also been quite a fan of Western movies, as one can tell from the titles of my other blogs, Fill Yer Hands and Skin That Smoke Wagon. My plan for this site is to intertwine my love for both.

For example, in some coming posts, I plan to describe some of my whiskey history, from my father’s connection to Jack Daniel’s, to my interest in modifying cocktail recipes to be more healthy. Plus, I will give my take on various brands and styles, as well as discuss things like bar equipment and mixing styles, using some western themes.

But please know, good reader, that I am not a whiskey connoisseur, and what training I have had in mixology and bartending has come from a start in a rather fast paced restaurant, and has been added to by my taking some online courses. My plan is to share more of a front line view of the whiskey world, mixed with good stories and an enjoyable theme.

Here is my first example of the cross-over: the Shifty Eye Saloon on stage 3 of the River Bend Gun Club Cowboy Action Range, in Dawsonville, Georgia. I have been shooting at RBGC for about 15 years. Inside the saloon on stage 3 is a piano, and over the years, many of us have brought collections of bottles. It has moved from this:

to this:

thanks to my enjoyment of Woodford Reserve and many others.

So, let’s get going!