# 44 Have a Home Bar (In Progress)

Building a Bar One Glass of Whiskey at a Time

“Alcohol may be man's worst enemy, but the bible says love your enemy.” 
― Frank Sinatra

I'd like to start of this entry with drawing attention to the video above, this man is the inspiration for #44 (have a home bar). He's the kind of guy that will be allowed to drink at my bar! OK OK all jokes aside Marshal Raylen Givens is not the REAL reason why I want a home bar. Some of you might be wondering why I want a bar at all, considering I don't even drink that much, nor do I drink anything other then whiskey when I do drink. The TRUE reason for starting this hobby is because I see it as a great conversation starter and hosting opportunity and hosting is defiantly something I like to do!

When I reflect on the decision to add this hobby to my list, I believe why I was so drawn to the idea was it seems like a great way to please and entertain my good friends and family...but don't think that this means people can get hammered at my bar, this is more of a social treat. At the same time all the research says that you should build your bar in accordance with your taste personality, so it goes without saying that my bar will start off as a old fashion gentlemen bar.

The question comes up how will you determine that this goal is complete?  seeing as a good bar takes years and years and constantly changes. I will answer this by saying that I have decided that my bar will be considered complete when I have the appropriate bar gear, glasses, and 10 bottles.

I'm very happy to say that I have bought my first bottle (Kentucky Straight Bourbon by Jim Beam) I picked this because it is currently what I like to drink the most and as far as whiskey's go I find that Bourbon has the most desirable taste. I have also bought my first set of glasses for the bar, I went with a set of old fashion rock glasses and standard tall glasses. The short glasses will be used for serving drinks on the rocks or neat, the tall glasses can be used for popular drinks such as Paralizer's, Mojito's and Ceaser's.

I hope to make you all a drink one day, with much love Brett

PS Please note I plan to start some side bars on the right side of the page to let people know about the items that are currently in progress.

Cheers!