All posts by Ascher Robbins

After a crazy Divisional Playoff weekend that saw an insane Aaron Rodgers’ Hail Mary followed by a Cardinals’ walk-off overtime win, a 31-0 first half barely holding up, in Carolina typical Andy Reid clock (mis)management in a Chiefs’ loss, and the defense doing enough to earn another win in Denver, we’re left with four contenders for the Lombardi Trophy. For the first time since 2004, the final four teams remaining are the top four seeds in the playoffs – #2 seed New England travels to #1 seed Denver in theRead More

One-fourth of the NFL’s 32 teams remain heading into this Sunday’s Divisional Playoff Games. The eight squads still vying for the right to be forever known as Super Bowl 50 Champions all have their flaws; perhaps more than any year in recent memory, there doesn’t seem to be a clear favorite in neither the AFC nor NFC. Three of this weekend’s four games are rematches – only the Chiefs and Patriots will line up against each other for the first time – so we might have some idea of what toRead More

A few months ago, I was lucky enough to attend a VIP whisky and barbecue tasting with renowned barbecue chef Adam Perry Lang. That night, I learned plenty about barbecuing and whisky, as Mr. Lang shared his recipes for George Dickel Whisky barbecue rubs. It was a delicious, interesting evening. Last week, Adam Perry Lang appeared on Jimmy Kimmel Live! to show viewers what I learned that night – that whisky and barbecue go hand in hand. Chef Perry Lang makes his barbecue handmade and with great intention, just likeRead More

Last week was Thanksgiving. In addition to all of the things I’m usually thankful for around this time of year – my family, my friends, my health, and so forth – I was uniquely thankful for my friends at Mercedes-Benz this holiday season. That’s because for one special week this Thanksgiving, Mercedes-Benz was nice enough to grant me the incredible privilege of driving a Mercedes-Benz S550 4Matic home for the holidays. Driving this incredible luxury car was truly a life-changing experience. I’ve always loved luxury vehicles – I mean, whoRead More

Brand Becomes First Canadian Whisky to Earn Title in Jim Murray’s Annual Whisky Bible, Showcases Brand’s Prominence as Category Leader NORWALK, Conn., November 19, 2015 – Renowned whisky writer Jim Murray today announced Crown Royal Northern Harvest Rye as the 2016 World Whisky of the Year, marking the first time a Canadian Whisky has received the honor. The recognition comes at a time when both the Canadian and Rye whisky categories continue to gain popularity amongst whisky aficionados and consumers alike. “Crown Royal Northern Harvest pops up out of nowhereRead More

Last summer, I was lucky enough to be invited to Indianapolis to take in all the sights and sounds of the Crown Royal “Your Hero’s Name Here” 500 – formerly known as the Brickyard 500. You can read all about the amazing experience I was able to have here. This NASCAR race is named after a hero, nominated by someone just like you and voted on by the people. Last year’s winner, Jeff Kyle – the brother of “American Sniper” Chris Kyle – ultimately won the honor, after beating outRead More

Thanksgiving is a time when most everyone is home for the holidays. Whether you’re catching up with old friends on Thanksgiving Eve – one of the most popular bar nights in America – or kicking back for a few drinks after Thanksgiving dinner with your family, delicious cocktails can complement all the fantastic food you’ll be enjoying. The recipes below, from Captain Morgan, have the potential to become staples of your holiday arsenal. Be thankful for family, friends, food, AND rum this Thanksgiving! Check out these tasty recipes. The Captain Cider Ingredients:Read More

Halloween is coming up in just two weeks, and we have a feeling that most of you will be partaking in some beverages over the very spooky weekend. Accordingly, we want to help you out with some fun, festive recipes to make your Halloween a little more unique! Captain Morgan has provided us with three awesome cocktail recipes that are perfect for any drinker, whether you love beer, cider, or hard liquor. Take a look below and get in the Halloween spirit! The Morgan Monster Ingredients: – 1.5 oz. CAPTAINRead More

If you know someone who loves whiskey, and someone who has very expensive taste – and if these people happen to be the same person – Orphan Barrel Whiskey Distilling Co. has teamed up with Neiman Marcus to create the ultimate fantasy whiskey package of all time. Titled The Orphan Barrel Project, the gift consists of two parts. First, a lucky someone will receive a bespoke whiskey cabinet stocked with the entire Orphan Barrel collection to-date, as well as a VIP trip to the Stitzel-Weller Distillery in Louisville, Kentucky to taste recently-discoveredRead More

  The best time of the year is upon is – football is back! With college ball kicking off last night, and the NFL season just a week away, it is time to get ready for an awesome fall full of football – which of course includes some epic tailgating. No matter what team you follow, there’s nothing that beats a crisp autumn day in the parking lot chowing down on some awesome food and sipping your favorite drinks with your friends, in anticipation of your team’s victory. But let’sRead More

Last week, I was fortunate enough to be invited to a special event hosted by George Dickel Whisky and award-winning barbecue chef Adam Perry Lang. George Dickel has teamed up with Mr. Lang to create excellent barbecue sauce and recipes to complement their excellent brand of whisky. Everything at George Dickel is done by hand, from the selecting of barrels to whiskey distillation. The company wanted to match this tradition in its foray into the world of barbecue, and Adam Perry Lang was able to craft some fantastic barbecue rubsRead More

Looking for a new drink to get your chill on as the summer winds down? Well, we’ve got you covered, especially if you’re a fan of white wine. Meet Honeyvine. Honeyvine is new to market, and is perfect for sipping on its own, or enjoying in a white wine cocktail. Honeyvine is a blend of natural honey with white wine, crafted by Winemaker Reggie Hammond, whose curiosity yielded a surprisingly delicious taste. Made from the best California grapes, pressed and cool-fermented  in stainless steel tanks, the natural honey essence allowsRead More

I bet you didn’t know that this Sunday, August 16th, is National Rum Day. But you’re welcome, because now you do, and you have another reason to celebrate. To get you pumped for an epic Sunday RumDay celebration, we’re sharing some recipes designed by Captain Morgan in conjunction with one of America’s most-beloved supermodels – the incomparable Chrissy Teigen! Last weekend, Chrissy Teigen headed to South Beach for her own Sunday RumDay bash with Captain Morgan. During the celebration, Chrissy shared “3 Freaky Facts” about herself. See below for a hilarious videoRead More

Last weekend, I was fortunate enough to be invited to participate in the Capture the Crown challenge put on by Crown Royal at the Jeff Kyle 400 NASCAR Race at the Brickyard in Indianapolis. Crown Royal has sponsored the Your Hero’s Name Here 400 (previously known as the Brickyard 400) since 2012, and this year, the recipient was Jeff Kyle, brother of American Sniper namesake Chris Kyle, who was recognized for his incredible charitable works in helping soldiers readjust to normal life through the Guardian for Heroes Foundation. Not exactlyRead More

This weekend, the car racing world will turn to Crown Royal Presents the Jeff Kyle 400 at the Brickyard. This NASCAR race, sponsored by Crown Royal, is named in honor of a hero chosen by the people. Since 2012, the Brickyard 400 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway has been named for a hero chosen by the people. Many citizens nominate their heroes, and a winner is chosen to be the namesake for the race. This year’s recipient, Jeff Kyle, is a veteran who has served in Iraq, Africa, and other locations. JeffRead More