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Bartender pouring red vermouth into an old fashioned glass with ice

What's the Deal with Vermouth?

11/08/2019

For too long, Vermouth, the bitter-sweet has relegated to second-banana status in the mind’s of cocktail lovers—always playing a supporting role but never the star. People who make a big...

RUMarkable History of Nelson's Blood

RUMarkable History of Nelson's Blood

08/08/2019

Did you know the Spirit in your Pina Colada was born from literal trash and was, according to a legend, used to store a dead celebrity? Watch the video and...

Summer, books and bourbon

The Ultimate Summer Bourbon & Book Pairing List

07/08/2019

Summer, Beaches and reading go together like Wheat, Barley, and Corn (and sometimes Rye). Long Summer days are made for Staycations and Vacations – Newport Beach or a rooftop Tar...

Through a Dark Glass - A Tales of the Cocktail Rum Diary

Through a Dark Glass - A Tales of the Cocktail Rum Diary

04/08/2019

Part of my job as a writer covering the Rum industry is attending conferences and Spirit related events any chance I can. Every year one of the biggest events in...

Distilleries to Visit on Your West Coast Road Trip

Distilleries to Visit on Your West Coast Road Trip

01/08/2019

A road trip up the Golden State and through the pine-forested Pacific Northwest is a must for anyone who loves a little adventure and food worth writing home about. You’re...

Where There's a Will (and a Backroom Distiller), There's Booze

Where There's a Will (and a Backroom Distiller), There's Booze

30/07/2019

Yes, Iranians drink alcohol even though it's a highly punishable offense in the country. In fact, they have been drinking booze for a long time before the Islamic Revolution in...