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Here we discuss spirits, cocktails, liquor and all those fine libations that we love so much. Enjoy articles on tastings, pairing advice, new releases, and helpful recipes, tips and tricks, and spirit history.
A Taste of Agave
Every year when Cinco De Mayo rolls around, Union Square Wines & Spirits holds its annual tasting of agave-based spirits. A great selection of fine tequilas and mezcals are always on the menu, sometimes
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Vermont Distiller Strikes Gold
“Betcha you can’t just eat one,” is a slogan that’s been associated with Lays Potato Chips since 1963. However, I’m willing to take that bet with flavors such as ham and cheese, knuckle of
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Whisky Live 2012 New York City
Every year, I look forward to attending Whisky Fest here in New York City; unfortunately (at the time of this writing), it is approximately six months away and I couldn’t wait for a nice
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McKenzie Bourbon: Set Your Phaser to Stun
The most important scientific experiment of our generation is taking place as we speak. A distillery in Scotland recently announced that last year a barrel of their finest scotch was blasted into space aboard
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Beyond Bartending 101: Creative Bartending:
As someone who can only mix a drink based on what my bartending bible Mr. Boston tells me to do, I felt that I was long overdue in getting a bit experimental. But where
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Meet Your Maker’s 46
The 1950’s hipster went out of their way to develop their own brand of slang. For example, if you wanted to leave a place you’d say something like, “time to agitate the gravel.” Telling
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Irish Whiskey On St. Patrick’s Day
Not all of us were lucky enough to be able to attend the Zane Patrick’s Day party this year, so I had to find another way to celebrate this great holiday – fortunately, New
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Meet Kevin Baker, Virgin Islands’ Cocktail Concoctor
When on a Caribbean vacation adult beverages tend to be a bit overdone. You know what I mean: Technicolor rum punches, sugary sweet pina coladas and syrupy margaritas. The kind that leave you with
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LIQUOR CHICK: BRUNCH INSPIRED HEALTHY DRINKS
It’s Spring. There are parties, parades and brunches coming up. And whether we’ve had too much the night before and need a little pick-me-up, or we’re focused on the task of brunch at hand,
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Guy Walks Into a Bar: Classic Shots for April Fools
Two blondes walk into a bar. You’d think one of them would have seen it. Yes, it’s time to break out your best/worst jokes, the rubber chicken, garlic gum, chattering teeth and your collection
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