Trying something, so bear with me. From the Esquire Handbook for Hosts. The book contains 365 reasons to party like a gentleman (Note I wrote gentleman and not Frat Boy.) Today, Reason # 83. Seward’s Day in Alaska Imagine a time when U.S. and Russian relations were not as volatile. So, let’s jump back to […]
So- Left a good job in the city. Thought I was movin’ on up. Now, I’m looking for a new gig but while that happens I thought it might be time to re re re refocus on my blog. Today’s post is going to be simple. I’m a nerd and a drinker. I love comic […]
I’ve only written one other Tequila review in the XI years I’ve been writing about Spirits. So, let me officially welcome you to my second Tequila review. VIVA XXXII (32) Tequila– JOVEN A breakdown by the Roman numerals numbers: 80 Proof 40% ABV 750 ml 100% Blue Agave 45 10% – I’ll get to that in a […]
Some time ago a few friends and I were given bottles of Cockspur Rum to play with. Usually, I write about Bourbon but I wanted to take another crack at this Rum. Full disclosure – Back in 2014 I wrote about Cockspur Rum for The Alcohol Professor. That said, I won’t rehash the how and where of Cockspur […]
Everyone loves Vodka. It’s simple, clear, easy to make and as most bartenders will tell you ‘Vodka pays the bills.’ All of it is true – no alt facts about it. Some clever bugger made a tee shirt with that phrase on it. On the other side of the spectrum sits Bourbon, Whiskey, Rye, and […]
Nothing about Spirits today. I’m multifaceted. I have other interests. Today, it’s all about what I use when I write. The Big Decision: I use Evernote. Been using it since Day One. I love it. I have it on my all of my devices. Hell, I have it at work in case I get hit […]
Reboot 2.0 – Hey, I’m trying. On a hotter than hot Summer day in July I and my new FIB (Friend in Booze), Hazel had the pleasure of attending a Spirited Event. I.W. Harper held a tasting at one of the best hat shops in Manhattan, The Goorin Bros. We got to taste a new (for […]
So, a few weeks ago I restated my blog. I wanted to focus on the things I love, booze, NYC and everything nerdy. With that, I started writing. I found myself in familiar waters. – This spirit is good and here’s why. Blather, blather and blah. This bar rocks and here’s why. Yammer, yammer, yamma. […]
I need the general drinking populus to read this piece very carefully. We ( the members of the Spirits & Food communities ) need you to learn from and use the follow information. Like the whale hunters of old, your callous behavior is threatening something we all love – The open bars, brand launches & cocktail competitions. […]
