What to Drink While Making Yourself Obvious in Switzerland.
Attending the World Economic Forum? Ski trip with fraternity brothers? Break out the kümmel. Aston Martin if you have one.
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- Jan 6
- 3 min
Martinis, Oysters & One Crucial Rule
Had enough holiday food? Turned into your own body pillow? Looking to cleanse? Do it with oysters and a martini.
- Dec 16, 2022
- 4 min
It's Not a Holiday, It's an Endurance Race
You’ve had better than ten months to detox from last year's grueling holiday endurance course of parties and good cheer. Here we go again.
- Dec 8, 2022
- 2 min
Winter is Here. So is Laphroaig
If you live in the South, it’s hard to reach for that bottle of Laphroaig during the sweltering summer. Or spring. Or fall.
- Dec 1, 2022
- 2 min
What Not to Do With Bourbon
Bacon and bourbon may seem like the best of both worlds - up to a point.
- Nov 22, 2022
- 8 min
The SEC Booze Mule
If the host country won't let you have booze in the stadium, an man needs to take matter into his own hands.
- Nov 11, 2022
- 3 min
How to Make Grog
We’ve all heard the term, and vaguely associate it with drunken sailors, but just what is grog?
- Nov 4, 2022
- 3 min
The Drinking Man's Timetable
Drinking is an inherently social exercise. The first question asked a suspected boozehound is “Do you drink alone?" Timing matters.
- Oct 28, 2022
- 2 min
Canadian Whisky, Why Not?
Canadian Club is smooth, rich whisky -big flavor without the heat. So why the hell not?
- Oct 21, 2022
- 2 min
Your Wine is too Warm
Your red wine too warm. We know the room temperature rule, but people didn't use to wear gold shirts everywhere.
- Oct 14, 2022
- 3 min
Fourth Drink Economics
Evan Williams limits its 9-year Single Barrel to Kentucky. Only in the bourbon business does this make sense.
- Oct 7, 2022
- 2 min
It's Scotch Season
Glen Garioch 1797 Founder’s Reserve - a solid Highland whisky in the "impoverished earl" price range.
- Sep 22, 2022
- 2 min
Inflation Proof Bourbon
Inflation is up, the markets are down. The 4717 offers three inflation-proof bourbons for these grim times
- Sep 16, 2022
- 4 min
Whiskey Money
Scott Anderson, George Washington's farm manager, didn't invent American whiskey, he invented rye.
- Sep 1, 2022
- 2 min
Gin on a Strange Patio
Fever Tree Lime & Yuzu with Gin - the perfect Labor Day cocktail for a strange patio. Or beer, beer works too.
- Jul 29, 2022
- 3 min
Don't Drink a "Dirty Shirley"
The New York Times recommends the Dirty Shirley. The 4717 does not. We're right.
- Jul 22, 2022
- 3 min
The Cocktail for a Roasting Planet
Heat overwhelming the air conditioning? Try the Mint Julep - the original craft cocktail is perfect for a roasting planet.
- Jun 10, 2022
- 2 min
A Critical Shortage of Bubbles
No baby formula is tricky, no soda water is a national nightmare. Or at least it's pretty tedious.
- May 25, 2022
- 2 min
Drink Like Papa, again
Papa's Pilar Rum makes you think you're dealing with a gimmick cocktail. You aren't.
- May 13, 2022
- 3 min
Drunk As Lords: Grad Week
Graduation Week at Sewanee is as much fun for parents as students - but beware.
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