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 Distilling Company" was casually dropped into the conversation. It took half a moment for the words to make their way around the cocktail I was... 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 would begin demanding it, etc., etc. Apparently we were on the verge of a microdistillery boom here in the Peach State...who knew? Georgia can now... Continue Reading →
MxMo LXI: Local Color in Georgia & the East Meets South
Mixology Monday! After missing the second post in August (thanks, Las Vegas, but I forgive you because of the Vesper), I'm back and ready to mix! As usual, take a look at the MxMo site if you're not familiar with the monthly gathering. The host this time ’round is Lindsay over at Alcohol Alchemy. The theme? "Local Color,"... Continue Reading →

