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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 โ€“ 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. Youโ€™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...

Five Gins With a Big Heart

Five Gins With a Big Heart

28/07/2019

Ok, you know the feeling. Youโ€™ve had a delicious G&T. Maybe two. That warm, fuzzy sensation might be a sign youโ€™ve over-indulged. Or is it?! These days, there are a...

Our Life-Celebrating Larga Vida Rum Is Getting a Chapter II

Our Life-Celebrating Larga Vida Rum Is Getting a Chapter II

25/07/2019

Before we had ASMR and cute puppy videos to keep us from losing our shit every day, we used Rum. In fact, the sweet stuff has been a life hack...