Welcome to Waxed & Wasted

The Pour - where cocktails meet candles. This is where we share the stories behind our scents, pairings for your favorite pours, and tips for setting the vibe. Think less corporate blog, more lifestyle journal with a splash of bourbon.

The Pour

Why Cocktail-Inspired Candles Are Taking Over F...

There’s something about fall that makes people crave warmth, depth, and a little bit of indulgence. Leaves change, recipes get richer, and living rooms suddenly feel incomplete without a scent...

Why Cocktail-Inspired Candles Are Taking Over F...

There’s something about fall that makes people crave warmth, depth, and a little bit of indulgence. Leaves change, recipes get richer, and living rooms suddenly feel incomplete without a scent...

The Art of Pouring: How Cocktails Inspired a Ca...

Every great idea starts with a spark. For us, it was the sound of ice hitting a glass and the low glow of a whiskey pour under a bar light....

The Art of Pouring: How Cocktails Inspired a Ca...

Every great idea starts with a spark. For us, it was the sound of ice hitting a glass and the low glow of a whiskey pour under a bar light....

The Spirited History of Whiskey

Whiskey’s story begins with medieval monks in Ireland and Scotland, who weren’t about to let a lack of wine grapes stop them from having a good time. They started distilling...

The Spirited History of Whiskey

Whiskey’s story begins with medieval monks in Ireland and Scotland, who weren’t about to let a lack of wine grapes stop them from having a good time. They started distilling...

The Science of Setting the Mood: Why Your Nose ...

We all think we make decisions with our “big brains.” Spoiler: most of the time, your nose is calling the shots before you’ve even caught up. That bourbon candle you...

The Science of Setting the Mood: Why Your Nose ...

We all think we make decisions with our “big brains.” Spoiler: most of the time, your nose is calling the shots before you’ve even caught up. That bourbon candle you...

Why Settle for Ordinary Scents When You Can Pou...

Candles shouldn’t smell like your grandmother’s linen closet. They should spark conversation, set the mood, and actually belong on your bar cart. At Waxed & Wasted, we craft cocktail-inspired candles...

Why Settle for Ordinary Scents When You Can Pou...

Candles shouldn’t smell like your grandmother’s linen closet. They should spark conversation, set the mood, and actually belong on your bar cart. At Waxed & Wasted, we craft cocktail-inspired candles...

Light Up Your Bar: Why Every Cocktail Cart Need...

A bar cart says something about you. It’s more than bottles on a shelf - it’s style, taste, and a bit of showmanship. But here’s the problem: no one remembers...

Light Up Your Bar: Why Every Cocktail Cart Need...

A bar cart says something about you. It’s more than bottles on a shelf - it’s style, taste, and a bit of showmanship. But here’s the problem: no one remembers...