Bourbon, a unique brand of whiskey, is quintessentially American. Did you know that for a whiskey to be considered a true bourbon, it must contain at least 51% corn and be aged in new charred oak barrels? Bourbon, with its rich, full-bodied flavor, is the preferred spirit for many who find it more appealing than …
Your husband, dad, or brother is turning the big 5-0 and you want to get him something that celebrates this milestone, a gift that is worthy of a great man such as him. In his lifetime he’s accomplished a great many things such as becoming a dad, moved up in his job, and has been …
An Expert Guide to the Best Bourbon Glasses Under the careful watch of such states as Kentucky and Tennessee, where craftsmanship and tradition intermingle, bourbon has rightfully earned a spot among the world’s most respected liquors. As the importance and popularity of bourbon has grown, so too has the need for the proper glassware to …
What makes a drink manly? Which drinks require that you turn in your man card if you’re caught dead with it? It’s a highly debated topic that our experts here at HomeWetBar.com decided to get to the bottom of. Interestingly enough there are plenty of factors that go into making manly drinks. The first cardinal …
Food is good. Wine is better. Food and wine are best. But which food and wine go best together? In this post we’ll cover the different types of wines and which foods pair best with each. Popular Varietals White Wine Pairings Chardonnay: A full-bodied white wine, Chardonnay grows best in the Burgundy region of France (its …
So how do you stack up? In this list we’ve compiled 29 things every man should know how to do (but in many cases, doesn’t). Ready to get started? Then let’s roll… #29. How to throw a punch. God forbid you ever have to use it… but it’s good to know how. Here are a few …
To commemorate our 10 year anniversary, we are making our Official HomeWetBar.com wet bar plans free! Yes, you heard that right! The famous home bar plans that started it all are now free. It’s our way of saying thanks for the last 10 years of providing you with the most unique and fun items on the internet. Whether …
It takes the average person less than ten seconds to open a wine bottle with a corkscrew. But what if you find yourself stranded on a desert island (or worse, someone’s house who doesn’t drink) with a bottle of your favorite Burgundy? Is there hope? Can you open wine without a corkscrew, or needlessly suffer in …
What Do You Know About Grilling the Perfect Steak? First of all, you probably want to know who I am and why you should listen to me. My name is Keith Winter, and I am the founder of HomeWetBar.com. Born in the Midwest and growing up in a family of cattle ranchers and auctioneers, well… …
Everyone likes a little something sweet. Chocolate chip cookies are a perennial favorite. You can’t have a birthday without cake. The best part of holiday meals is going overboard with pie. Cupcakes, however, present a conundrum. These tiny treats are tasty, of course, but their small size and whipped peaks of frosting don’t always fit …
Port wine; it has a somewhat bad name. Stereotypically the reserve of the older generations, it’s sweet, rich taste makes it the perfect after-dinner refreshment but is sadly dismissed by those who don’t know what they’re missing. If you’ve neglected this delicious and delicate drink in the past, now is the time to correct your …
Find Your Perfect Cigar: Cigars – along with martinis, brown liquor and BBQs – are a staple of manhood. Whether you’re moving out on your own, joining the military, getting married or having a baby, a cigar is the ultimate way to celebrate. But how do you choose a good cigar? For the uninitiated, selecting …
Did you miss the excitement at your Halloween party last year? If you were stuck behind the bar while all the trick or treating was happening, you know that Halloween cocktails can be a ghastly time commitment. From unusual ingredients that have you going door to door all over town to tricky presentation, Halloween cocktails …
Your Guide to the Best Types of Beer Glasses Beer is one of the oldest beverages developed by civilizations, so we can only imagine the types of drinking vessels that were first created for beer. Traditionally beer glasses, were made with a specific purpose. For example, the German beer stein was developed with a lid …
Billy Carter, former spokesman for Billy Beer and brother of former President Jimmy Carter, once said, “Paintings are like beer, only beer tastes good, and it’s hard to stop drinking beer.” While not poetic, Carter’s statement does illustrate an important point: like art, alcohol is inseparable from the fabric of modern society. It is present …