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Sep 16, 20213 min read
Turn on the Hi-Rye
Huling Station Straight Bourbon Whiskey masterfully cranks up up the Hi-Rye
Sep 10, 20212 min read
What Can Happen to an Old Fashioned?
The Old Fashioned is stable, honest and, yes, Old Fashioned.
Sep 2, 20213 min read
Ramos Gin Fizz
Makes no sense on paper. Comes together beautifully. Here's how...
Aug 31, 20211 min read
On Game Day!
Profane smuggling routes, flasks on inner thighs, cheap domestic beer, and non-craft drinks.
Aug 27, 20213 min read
Gin & Balance
It's still hot - it's still Gin and Tonic season.
Aug 6, 20215 min read
Civilization Begins with Distillation
Civilization starts with distillation. But where did distillation start?
Jul 30, 20213 min read
It's Hot, Rosé
Forget about your tipsy aunt's Franzia - it's hot, rosé.
Jul 16, 20213 min read
Vive la France, mes amis.
Bastille Day was Frances first failed attempt at democracy, French wine, on the other hand is anything but...
Jul 9, 20213 min read
The Papa Daiquiri
Hemingway did drink here... the daiquiri, the legend and Papa being his pedantic self.
Jul 7, 20218 min read
Hemingway Never Drank Here
For the first time since their civil war, Spain has cancelled the Festival of San Fermin for a second year. To wit...
Jul 2, 20213 min read
Pertsivka and Deténte
Ukraine, Russia, a dozen rounds of horillka, and a European solution that we can't quite remember.
Jun 25, 20216 min read
The First American Revolution
The First American Revolution wasn't over representation, but a decent glass of wine. The forgotten history of the Creole Revolt.
Jun 18, 20215 min read
The Drunken Monkey Theory
Why did man first come out of the trees? Happy Hour.
Jun 11, 20214 min read
Monks, Loch Ness & Scotch
Raise a glass to the saint who brought whisky to Scotland, stumbled on America, and found Nessie.
Jun 4, 20212 min read
Not Your Go-to Cocktail
Whisky with Sushi? Well, maybe, if it's the right whisky.
May 21, 20211 min read
Bad Juju
Not all spiced rum is created equal: a spiced run to avoid and a few to try.
May 14, 20212 min read
The Mint Julep
The Mint Julep isn't just for Derby Day... but you need to make it properly.
May 7, 20213 min read
Sazeracs & Old Emperors
A thought exercise, alternate history, and a godfather of all cocktails.
Apr 23, 20213 min read
The St. George
Raise a glass to St. George with a classic cocktail. But don't drink the kool-aid.
Apr 16, 20211 min read
Old Dominick Gin
A local (ish) gin that's refreshing, interesting and doesn't taste like you are sipping a Christmas tree.
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