Two New Books on Booze and the Law
A look at two books that discuss how the courts addressed alcohol and how laws around whiskey impacted America. Read more →
Tonic, Tree Water, Fermented Everything and Other Fancy Food Show Beverage Trends
Some fun finds and trends from the 2019 Fancy Food Show. Read more →
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 →