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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.
Aquavit FAQ
Q: What is Aquavit? A: Just like me, aquavit is the product of centuries of Danish intelligence, ingenuity, and innovation. (Ok, so I’m only 25% Danish, on my mother’s side. But I am 100%
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Hangover Cocktails
Looking for a little Hair Of The Dog That Bit You the day after a rough night? A few weeks ago, I wrote an article for the Drinking Made Easy Web site about Brunch
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Discovering the Perfect Cocktail
Ever had a truly excellent cocktail? Is that what you regularly drink? No? Why not? All too often we settle for a light beer or vodka and soda that leaves us wanting. Occasionally one
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Krazy for Krupnik
Hello vodka. We meet again. This time you’ve teamed up with your smooth flowing buddy, honey, to bring some more flavor up in this place. I see how it works. In fact, I like
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The DIY Mai Tai
For roughly as long as I can remember — even as a kid, when I thought Ron Bacardi was just some guy with bats in his barn — I’ve been fascinated by Tiki culture.
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Cooley Distillery Irish Whiskey Tasting
A Friday night in mid-October doesn’t exactly put you in a mood for St. Patrick’s Day – nevertheless, I attended a tasting of Irish Whiskies from Cooley Distillery. Cooley was represented by John Cashman,
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Żubrówka vs. Bak’s Żubrówka
Just like me, bison grass vodka is the result of the result of many centuries of Polish intelligence, ingenuity, and innovation. Take a neutral rye distillate (good ol’ wódka), bottle it at 80 proof, and
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The American Presidents: Commander in Drinks
Part 1: Washington through Buchanan I was in a clearance bookstore about 6 months ago or so and saw a book on sale for $5.99. If it had been $6.99, I would have said,
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Drinks to Pair with a Cigar
For me, it started when I was in college. My roommate would be spending the night at his girlfriend’s, and I would have the place to myself. I’d put in one of my favorite
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Ballard’s Independent (and Gourmet) Spirits
Question: What does rooftop honey, yohimbe, and Cynar have in common? The answer: You can imbibe them all within a stone’s throw of each other in the little Seattle neighborhood of Ballard. For those
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