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 much of the final product depends on the local fauna, the local climate, the seasons, the sources, and the hands and intuition of the distillers.... 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, who were themselves inspired by the Punch-makers from a century before, who were, in turn, increasing the potability of spirits that had been in production... Continue Reading →

