Great article on the elusive Pappy Van Winkle from Vinepair.com
If there’s such a thing as bourbon royalty, it’s Pappy Van Winkle. The whiskey is one of the hardest-to-find bottles out there, and it’s...
The Beginner's Guide to Whiskey/Whisky
What the hell is whiskey? The word "whiskey" comes from the Gaelic uisce beatha, which means "water of life" and dates back to 2,000 BC....
Jack Daniels fact checking....
This article originally appeared in The Atlantic in 2011, but I think it deserves to be told again..... When was the last time you sat...
Advice for the Sobriety Impaired....
The Zen Mama, The Guru Guy and even The Flow Junkie find themselves double-fisting beers rather than green juice from time to time....
Vanilla from Mexico STAY AWAY!
You would think all Vanilla extract is from actual Vanilla beans. Nope!
Bourbon for Idiots (including us)
I went to a tasting last night for the new offering from Campari USA. I usually never go to these events because the booze is free and...
Tequila vs. Mezcal
Mezcal –VS– Tequila Few understand the difference between tequila and mezcal, and many don’t even know there is a difference. While...
Mojito Basics most people get wrong.....
First let me say I am guilty as anyone of sacrificing the esthetics of a drink over the practicality of drinking it. I have done...
How different grains affect the flavor of whiskey - repost from Distiller blog
Different grains dramatically affect the flavor of distilled, aged spirits such as whiskey, whisky, bouron and rye.
Jack Daniels fact checking....
This article originally appeared in The Atlantic in 2011, but I think it deserves to be told again..... When was the last time you sat...
