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March 22, 2011 Bartending
How to Make Great Cocktails
There are a few basic rules to follow when tending bar. However, though basic these rules must not be compromised. Ever! 1.... Read more »
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March 3, 2011 Spirits
Two Top Tequilas
Lunazul Tequila is a smooth, 100% blue agave tequila that tastes more expensive than it is. Lunazul Blanco: In general, the... Read more »
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February 15, 2011 Spirits
Subtraction by Addition?
Confessionally, it’s always a touch disheartening when I realize just how integrated, how conglomerated global spirits are.... Read more »
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January 27, 2011 Spirits
Who'd You Rather...
We tend to associate entertainers with excess. The booze-fueled bashes, the flamboyant riders on their contracts making sure... Read more »
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January 25, 2011 Spirits
Wintering in the Islays
Strange that the things that we love about a season tend to be those things curative to the season itself. Summer people extoll... Read more »
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January 20, 2011 Bartending
6 Ways to Upgrade Your Bar
It’s not your fault, you tried very hard: armfuls of Charles Shaw, a case of Cava from World Market, a few bottles of the... Read more »
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January 11, 2011 Entertaining
5 Top Cocktail Trends for 2011
Energy drinks: More pre-mixed energy beverages -- and by this I mean the return of Four Loko and drinks like it. The ridiculous... Read more »
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January 6, 2011 Spirits
American Rums
So, first on my list of domestic rums worth the search would be Ragged Mountain Rum from Berkshire Mountain Distillers, located... Read more »
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December 25, 2010 Bartending
Stocking a Home Bar 1.0
If you’re planning on entertaining, you’ll have to make sure you have a well stocked bar. It’s a given that you’ll be... Read more »
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December 25, 2010 Spirits
Whiskies A Go-Go
When it comes to stocking your bar you’ll find that you're met with plenty of options for gin, vodka and tequila, but when it... Read more »
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November 20, 2010 Spirits
Scotch 101
Make no mistake, it's coming. Even if you've long steered clear of that intimidating wall of Glenlivets and Glenfiddiches and... Read more »
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November 9, 2010 Spirits
You Say Potato, I Say Vodka
I must be a humble man. I’ve always had a thing for potatoes. Those that have worked with me can vouch for this -- about my... Read more »
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November 5, 2010 Entertaining
Shoot from the Hip
"Smuggling" is an ugly word, so let's just say the flask is the gentlemanly way of transporting alcohol into situations where... Read more »
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October 21, 2010 Entertaining
Healthy Cocktails
We’ve all heard about the health benefits of wine. In fact, many of us may sneak in another glass of red because it’s good... Read more »
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October 14, 2010 Spirits
Why Spirits Can Be Good for You
We may joke that our spirit of choice can cure our ails and wash away many sins. A quiet scotch on the rocks after a hard... Read more »


