I was recently in touch with Top Note Tonic founders founders Mary Pellettieri and Noah Swanson about their new Club Soda that was created specifically for making highballs with whiskey. They went into the process with specific goals in mind to pair it with whiskey, researched styles of water and... Read more →
In this post, I'll talk about diluting and additives used in cognac. There is a lot that happens in between taking cognac out of a barrel and being sealed up in a bottle. Read more →
Science booze news - stories on water, whisky, artificial intelligence, activated charcoal, synthetic quinine, and more! Read more →
Some fun finds and trends from the 2019 Fancy Food Show. Read more →
I'm coming to Detroit to give two talks! I hope you can join me. Read more →
Several years ago I visited the Deanston and Bunnahabhain scotch whisky distilleries. Click on those words to read about the visits. At the time I was there I was really obsessed with the effects of water in distilled spirits (not that I'm over it), so I followed up with some... Read more →
100 bartenders responded to my query: What do you drink when not drinking? Read more →
I'll be giving two talks at the first Chicago Cocktail Summit on May 22 and 23, 2016. The summit is divided into two days: the first one for consumers and home enthusiasts, and the second for industry folk and bartenders. Read more →