Rum Again, Rum Again: Notes on Cockspur Rum
A little while back, fellow cocktail and spirits enthusiast/blogger/writer Lincoln rounded up a few of like-minded types to review a number of spirits and write about them. Booze reviews? Bottles … Continue reading
Poitín: The Unfamiliar Irish Spirit
Infinite variety — that’s one of the things I enjoy most about the world of spirits. Distillation — and wine-making, and brewing — is really an extension of agriculture: so … Continue reading
MxMo LXXXIX: The Unknown — The Maturin Cocktail
In the world of cocktails, a great deal of faith is placed in precedent and tradition. We look to the written works of bartenders from a century ago for inspiration, … Continue reading
Encouraging the Spirit of Queens
A couple of weeks ago I was perched on a bentwood bar stool at my favorite local watering hole, trading thoughts on cocktails with bartender David, when the phrase “Astoria … Continue reading
High Times at the Manhattan Cocktail Classic
As some of you know, the Manhattan Cocktail Classic was held here in New York a few weeks back. And I nearly missed it. Serves me right for not paying … Continue reading
A Taste of Richland Rum
A while ago, I was opining about the state of locally-produced liquor in Georgia — how it would be nice to see more of it, that the Atlanta bar scene … Continue reading
The Savoy Tango
Sometimes, simpler drinks are better. True, you can whip up some smoked air to mix with your cardamom- and saffron-infused gin (the gin itself being homemade…who needs commercial gin, right?) … Continue reading
Bourbon & Rye Primer
The next meting of the Heron Social Club approaches! The theme? Bourbon and Rye. When you’re looking at base spirits, whiskey is arguably right up there with gin, a well-established … Continue reading
The Heron Social Club
It was bound to happen: a neighborhood cocktail club is in the works and nearly set to debut (one week to go). I hate to keep such a thing exclusive and secret, … Continue reading
High West Distillery Whiskies
Yes, it’s time for Part Two of the Southwest Booze Roundup: Yeeeeeee-haawwwwww!! Sorry. This second offering comes from the High West Distillery, located in Park City, Utah, just outside of … Continue reading
