Drinks International has released their 2023 Bar World 100 list, a list of the 100 most influential people in the bar world internationally. I am happy to say that I have once again made the list. The list has been released for the last four years and I have been... Read more →
I was interviewed for this terrific story in Vanity Fair that brings together the modern manifestations of clear ice with its history as a luxury item that quickly transforms into an everyday necessity over and over again. I think the writer did a great job with it. Read it here. Read more →
I am very happy to announce that Doctors and Distillers: The Remarkable Medicinal History of Beer, Wine, Spirits, and Cocktails is a Top 4 Finalist for the Tales 2023 Spirited Awards in the category of Best New Book on Drinks Culture, History, or Spirits! All the Top 4 nominees are... Read more →
Rob Theakston of DrinkHacker wrote a very nice review of The Ice Book. He concludes: The hallmark of English’s books is his ability to make dense subjects approachable and accessible without careening too hard into academic or jargon-laden territories. This book is no exception. If you’re looking to take cocktail... Read more →
My fellow ice book author Amy Brady wrote an article for Scientific American on the use of ice and its impacts in cocktail programs. I consider it a success that not only did she include The Ice Book in the story, I was able to get the expression "dirty dump"... Read more →
In the San Francisco Chronicle's Bite Curious newsletter, Caleb Pershan blames me for his new ice obsession. Fair. Clear ice cubes make cocktails taste better. Really I think this way because of Camper English, a drinks writer in San Francisco, who recently published a book on the subject, “The Ice... Read more →
I was interviewed for this story mostly on storing ice. The 10 Biggest Mistakes You're Making With Ice Cubes, According To Camper English Crystalline or cloudy? The character of your beverage's ice can be a hot-button issue for some. Ice cube reporter Camper English preeminently taught the masses how to... Read more →
Here's my latest story for Bevvy.co: Everything to Know About Mineral Waters and Mixing Water with Spirits Read more →