February is fast approaching, and before you know it you’ll be surrounded by red and pink hearts, flowers, chocolates and balloons everywhere! But the one gift that you haven’t received for Valentine’s Day is the best one.
Balls of Steel! These stainless steel whiskey chillers are the way to any true whiskey lover’s heart this Valentine's Day. Forgo the traditional flowers and chocolate and get your loved one a set of Balls of Steel. Thanks to the Arctic Core technology locked in the center of each ball, your whiskey will remain completely chilled at the perfect temperature for hours without any dilution. It’s the perfect gift for Valentine's Day!
If you’re looking for the way to your whiskey lover’s heart this Valentine's Day, you need to get them Balls of Steel! And if you are the whiskey lover, then might we suggest dropping a few hints?
Last week we shared the behind the scenes of our photo shoot at Bosscat Kitchen & Libations. We’re back today with more to show and tell!
As we stated before, Bosscat is a fantastic restaurant and bar located in Newport Beach (our neighbors across the street). They serve fantastic food, amazing drinks, and did we mention the whiskey room? Awesome.
We were able to take great shots at Bosscat thanks to their awesome setup. They have a great look and feel to the restaurant which is what drew us to the location.
Here’s OriginalBOS CEO Grant Vollmer and Account Manager Aaron Angeles discussing the Napa Wine Chiller with Bosscat co-owner, John Reed. 
Ball drop!
The many uses for the Napa Wine Chiller
The shots inside the restaurant were particularly fun because the kind (and very talented) bartender of Bosscat allowed us to step behind the bar to get some great new angles.
The essential barware
More photos will be posted on our social media channels and on www.OriginalBOS.com in the coming weeks. Stay tuned for a behind the scenes video as well!
We arrived around 2:00 pm on a Wednesday, started getting everything together and began the photo shoot. Bosscat has a very homey and stylish feel to it which was great for us and the shots!
Here’s a sneak peek at the photos we took at Bosscat! Stay tuned for more behind the scene blog posts on the shoot.
Here’s our awesome account manager Aaron Angeles (left) and OriginalBOS CEO Grant Vollmer! (right)
The World's First Bottle Opening Drink Coaster With A Cause
OriginalBOS would like to formally introduce our latest innovation: The BOS Stache Coaster. This stainless steel drink coaster is much more than meets the eye. I mean, sure it has that really cool mustache design but what of it? Well check this out. That mustache also doubles as a bottle opener! Amazing right!? Now you can enjoy your beverage of choice without worrying about causing harm to your tabletops or counters.
Purchases come in a set of 2 or 4 BOS Stache drink coasters. As an added bonus 15% of proceeds from every BOS Stache bottle opening drink coaster will go directly to testicular cancer research initiatives. Now's your chance to save more than just your tabletops. Purchase yours today here!
Cheers,
-OriginalBOS
HOW TO DRINK LIKE A B.O.S.
STEP 1
GET A PAIR OF THESE STAINLESS STEEL BAD BOYS
STEP 2
SET THEM IN YOUR FREEZER FOR 90 mins. SO THE ARCTIC CORE CAN ACTIVATE (NO WE ARE NOT FROM THE FUTURE)
STEP 3
GET YOUR FAVORITE WHISKEY OR SPIRIT OF CHOICE
STEP 4
POUR SAID WHISKEY IN THE PERFECT WHISKEY GLASS
STEP 5
USING THE B.O.S. TONGS PLACE THE PERFECTLY CHILLED BALLS OF STEEL IN YOUR DRINK
STEP 6
LET THE PERFECTLY CHILLED DRINK OF YOUR CHOICE BLOW YOUR MIND WHILE YOU EXPERIENCE PUBERTY FOR THE SECOND TIME. LIKE A B.O.S.
-OriginalBOS
Now that we've gone over what differentiates whiskies let's get into a little whiskey history (that rhymed).
From Greek toga partiers in the 3rd century to Italian wine tasters in the 15th century alcohol has been apart of human history for a wickedly long time. According to James Ross, author of Whisky, the first written evidence of whisky production was an order from the king of Scotland in 1495 to a friar for the production of about 500 bottles worth of whisky. Now that sounds like a party!
Source Photo By Van helsing
Early distillation practices of whiskey produced a gnarly substance that was sure to knock any sane person right on their ass. Most modern day whiskey lovers probably would have avoided the drink entirely! It wasn’t until later that the production of whiskey evolved to create the mellow, smooth flavor we all know and love today.
(Photo By Jonathan Schachter)
The first licensed whisky Distillery (also the world’s oldest) is Ireland’s Old Bushmills Distillery which was opened in 1608. Since Bushmills whiskey has had a quite a wild ride through the years. From being banned after the English Malt Tax of 1725 to being used as currency during the American Revolution, it’s been through its fair share of random. During the American Prohibition whiskey was even prescribed by doctors to aid in the treatment of patients! Even I wouldn’t mind getting sick if my doctor prescribed me some Bourbon.
Check Back For more Beginner’s Guide to whiskey and Check out Part 1 here!
-OriginalBOS Team
The Executive Set has finally arrived.
We at OriginalBOS would like to introduce the world's first 18K Gold whiskey chillers. The Executive Set is the culmination of a great deal of planning and craftsmanship. These stunning Whiskey chillers are designed to keep whiskey chilled to the perfect temperature and are filled with the same Arctic Core technology that powers the Classic Stainless Balls Of Steel. Every Executive Set comes in a beautiful handcrafted Alder wood presentation box that is sure to spark conversations and wow colleagues in any setting.
The best part of all this? 80% of the proceeds from each Executive Set sold will be going directly to our "10K for a Cure" campaign to fund Testicular Cancer research! But you have to act fast as only 25 Executive Sets will ever be made. Each set includes a unique marking with a serial number ranging from #001 to #025 indicating it's rarity and uniqueness. Support a great cause while drinking in style with the world's finest 18K Gold whiskey chillers.
Cheers,
-OriginalBOS Team
Don't settle for anything less than the quintessential men’s gift.
The perfect men’s gift is sometimes can sometimes be a wild goose chase. Once you’ve exhausted the usual men’s gifts like his favorite movie box set, the perfect tie or sweater or a growler of his favorite brew, where are you left? Sometimes, when it comes to men’s gifts, you’ve got to get creative (like olive of the month club creative…’cause that actually exists). And sometimes, the best men’s gift is the men’s gift that makes him laugh…and makes his life a little better.
When you’re thinking about your next men’s gift, remember we’ve got your back (and under a budget, too!).
Our men’s gifts are perfect for your boo and also let him know that you care about more than just his chiseled features. By supporting testicular cancer research you’re giving a men’s gift that exponentially gives back.
Check out all the quintessential Balls of Steel men’s gift options here and start planning. Whiskey and its counterparts are a classic gift for a manly man so think about a men’s gift basket including his favorite whiskey of choice!
-OriginalBOS
There’s a lot of confusion surrounding the different types of whiskey and what makes which which. If you’re not a whiskey connoisseur, we’d like to help you out with that.
The first thing to keep in mind is that there are three ways whiskeys are categorized: where it’s made, the proportion of grains used in mash and how it’s aged.
Where it’s made. Every whiskey connoisseur knows that the difference between the whiskey and whisky isn’t just a typo. Most whiskey is made in the United States, but international brands can also be included in the “e” group. The exceptions to the spelling rule, as connoisseurs know, are those from Scotland, which are referred to as Scotch whiskies. Canadian whisky also falls under this rule for some reason.
The proportion of grains used in mash. You may not be a whiskey connoisseur yet but you’ve probably heard of Rye Whiskey, Scotch, Bourbon and blended whiskey. It can seem confusing to see so many different types of what appears to be the same thing.
When it comes down to the basics, whiskies/-eys are named according to the grain they’re distilled from. Whiskies/-eys can come from rye, corn or barley. The name they’re crowned with requires that the spirit is made of at least 51 percent of the chosen grain.
How it’s aged. There are a lot of legal requirements when it comes to making and branding whiskey. The casks chosen to age whiskey make them taste differently. This qualifies them under different naming standards.
Be sure to check back for more of the Non Connoisseur's Guide to Whiskey on our blog at https://www.originalbos.com/blogs/news!
While our go-to whiskey drink always involves Balls of Steel you always need a few options for St. Patrick’s Day.
Frisky Whiskey
- 1 oz Irish Whiskey
- 1 oz honey liqueur
- 1 oz fresh orange juice
- .25 oz simple syrup (1 part sugar, 1 part water)
- 2 dashes Angostura Bitters
Irish Derby
- 1 1/2 ounces Irish whiskey
- 1/2 ounce Carpano Antica sweet vermouth
- 1/2 ounce Pierre Ferrand Dry Curaçao (or Cointreau)
- 1/2 ounce freshly squeezed lime juice from 1/2 lime
- 2 dashes Angostura bitters
- 4-inch lime twist for garnish
The Zesty Irishman
• 3/4 oz Drambuie
• 1 oz Irish Whiskey
• 1/4 oz triple sec
• Juice of 1/2 lemon
• Ginger ale
• Lemon twist for garnish
But of course, there’s no shame in sticking to ol’ faithful and going with your favorite Irish whiskey chilled by Balls of Steel stainless steel ice.