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May 7, 20213 min read
Sazeracs & Old Emperors
A thought exercise, alternate history, and a godfather of all cocktails.
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May 6, 20214 min read
Death & Exile
This week marks the anniversary of Napoleon's first exile to Elba as well as his death in a second exile, in St. Helena, 200 years ago.
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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.
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Apr 22, 20213 min read
The Long, Good War
The US quitting Afghanistan will lead to tragedy. So will an endless war. Pick your poison.
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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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Apr 15, 20215 min read
On the Shores of Tripoli
The Libyan Hostage Crisis, US Intervention & Regime Change
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Apr 9, 20213 min read
Fight for Champagne
It's time to rescue champagne from New Year's Eve and the night your girlfriend's mom becomes your mother-in-law.
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Apr 8, 20215 min read
Breaking Up Is Hard To Do
Vladimir Putin would like for NATO to rot, and is cultivating the conditions to make it happen.
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Apr 2, 20211 min read
A Memphis Whiskey to Savor
For my handlers at the Memphis Flyer, I tasted a single barrel reserve Blue Note Straight Bourbon Whiskey - because I'm a professional.
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