Gin & Balance
It's still hot - it's still Gin and Tonic season.
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The World, How it Got Here, and a Stiff Drink
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- Aug 6, 2021
- 5 min
Civilization Begins with Distillation
Civilization starts with distillation. But where did distillation start?
- Jul 30, 2021
- 3 min
It's Hot, Rosé
Forget about your tipsy aunt's Franzia - it's hot, rosé.
- Jul 16, 2021
- 3 min
Vive la France, mes amis.
It may have taken France five times to get democracy right, but they sure know their wine.
- Jul 9, 2021
- 3 min
The Papa Daiquiri
Hemingway did drink here... the daiquiri, the legend and Papa being his pedantic self.
- Jul 7, 2021
- 8 min
Hemingway Never Drank Here
For the first time since their civil war, Spain has cancelled the Festival of San Fermin for a second year. To wit...
- Jul 2, 2021
- 3 min
Pertsivka and Deténte
Ukraine, Russia, a dozen rounds of horillka, and a European solution that we can't quite remember.
- Jun 25, 2021
- 6 min
The First American Revolution
The First American Revolution wasn't over taxation without representation, but about the right to a decent glass of wine.
- Jun 18, 2021
- 5 min
The Drunken Monkey Theory
Why did man first come out of the trees? Happy Hour.
- Jun 11, 2021
- 4 min
Monks, Loch Ness & Scotch
Raise a glass to the saint who brought whisky to Scotland, stumbled on America, and found Nessie.
- Jun 4, 2021
- 2 min
Not Your Go-to Cocktail
Whisky with Sushi? Well, maybe, if it's the right whisky.
- May 21, 2021
- 1 min
Bad Juju
Not all spiced rum is created equal: a spiced run to avoid and a few to try.
- May 14, 2021
- 2 min
The Mint Julep
The Mint Julep isn't just for Derby Day... but you need to make it properly.
- May 7, 2021
- 3 min
Sazeracs & Old Emperors
A thought exercise, alternate history, and a godfather of all cocktails.
- Apr 23, 2021
- 3 min
The St. George
Raise a glass to St. George with a classic cocktail. But don't drink the kool-aid.
- Apr 16, 2021
- 1 min
Old Dominick Gin
A local (ish) gin that's refreshing, interesting and doesn't taste like you are sipping a Christmas tree.
- Apr 9, 2021
- 3 min
Fight for Champagne
It's time to rescue champagne from New Year's Eve and the night your girlfriend's mom becomes your mother-in-law.
- Apr 2, 2021
- 1 min
A Memphis Whiskey to Savor
For my handlers at the Memphis Flyer, I tasted a single barrel reserve Blue Note Straight Bourbon Whiskey - because I'm a professional.
- Mar 26, 2021
- 2 min
Drink Like a Roman
Roero Arneis: Write that down, it’s hard to find but worth remembering. Romans drink it like water, or soccer moms with chardonnay.
- Mar 19, 2021
- 1 min
French Scotch???
Sure, it's a little off-brand for the French, but you have to hand it to them, they don't do this sort of thing half-way.
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