Regional Differences in Baijiu Style and Production
The four main styles of baijiu have origins in different parts of China. Read more →
Baijiu Production in Relation to Other Spirits
Americans and other non-Chinese drinkers tend to view baijiu as a completely foreign spirit, indescribable in relation to other spirits except to say that it's strong and stinky. Well I'm here to tell you that though it is quite different, but there are plenty of parallels to other spirits. Read more →
All the Cocktail and Spirits Books Released in 2018, In Consideration for Gifting or Reading
Sixty-plus drink books released in 2018. Wowza. Read more →
What to Try When Directional Freezing Doesn't Produce Clear Ice
A few hints if your clear ice isn't coming out so clear. Read more →
Ice Advice: Will My Clear Ice Turn Cloudy When Stored in the Freezer?
The answer is "no." Read more →
Ice Advice: The Right Way to Store Ice in the Freezer
How to store ice without it sublimating or taking on smells. Read more →
Shot-A-Chata Pumpkin Bomb (sponsored)
Half RumChata, half pumpkin beer, in its own split shot glass. Read more →
Audience Feedback on Camper's Tales of the Cocktail Seminar
Great feedback on a seminar I gave this year at Tales of the Cocktail. Read more →
Ten New Drink Books Out This October and November
Ten new drink books out now, or real soon. Read more →
Scratch-and-Win at PCH in Preparation for the Holiday "Miracle" Pop-Up
A fun bar promotion in San Francisco where a "scratcher" card like those used by the lottery can win you a free drink at a holiday pop-up. Read more →