Yay, more zinfandel ! HammerSky made just 294 cases of this reserve Zin, a textbook example of California zinfandel that’s worth a look. Jammy with plums and cherries up front, it reveals an intricate structure underneath, with leather, tobacco,...
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Our friends at Magnificent Bastard announced a contest to create a namesake cocktail for them late last year. After giving it much thought, here’s what I came up with and submitted
Our friends at Magnificent Bastard announced a contest to create...
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All day I’ve felt barely awake… so an “energy shot” was probably in order to feel awake enough to make it through the evening. Allday Energy (their spelling) relies on L-Carnitine, L-Arginine, and D-Ribose — three things...
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First produced in Cuba, Matusalem now hails from the Dominican Republic (after a stint in the U.S. — presumably Puerto Rico), but claims to hold fast to its original Cuban recipe dating back to 1872. This is the company’s top-end bottling,...
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Our friends at BourbonBlog.com came up with this one , to be “unveiled” at la.venue in New York on Saturday, January 30. It is presented here without comment. The Beer, Bourbon, & BBQ Cocktail Recipe from BourbonBlog.com’s Stephen...
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A good, old 20 year old tawny port with a ruddy brick-red color, Sandeman’s affordable porto is an easy and accessible entry to the style. Port’s traditional raisin and prune characteristics are present, but they are considerably muted beneath...
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DonQ is a huge rum brand from Puerto Rico. It’s now producing three flavored versions, two of which we were fortunate enough to review. Flavorings are natural and the proof level is rock bottom, so drink all you want
DonQ is a huge rum brand from...
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In 1862 Jerry Thomas, in what is widely considered to be the world’s first cocktail guide, “How to Mix Drinks”, wrote, ‘Many perso…
In 1862 Jerry Thomas, in what is widely considered to be the world’s first cocktail...
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‘I’d rather swallow a screwdriver!’ That’s – allegedly – how the classic cocktail of vodka and orange juice was greeted whe…
‘I’d rather swallow a screwdriver!’ That’s – allegedly – how the classic cocktail of vodka and orange...
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Cocktails come in all colours of the rainbow. Some of the most popular cocktails today are the multi coloured drinks. Whatever…
Cocktails come in all colours of the rainbow. Some of the most popular cocktails today are the multi coloured drinks....
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