Let me start by saying that I hate how alarmist the Internet can be and I don’t subscribe to that sort of journalism. That being said I… Read more “Discovery’s Brew Masters Canceled?”
Month: March 2011
Irish Whiskey Cocktails
On St. Paddy’s anything Irish goes – especially Irish Whiskey. As a shot, it may be rough, but mixed in a drink with other liquor and flavors… Read more “Irish Whiskey Cocktails”
What’s the Difference Between Scotch and Irish Whiskey?
Moving towards St. Patrick’s Day, we tend to think more about the Irish spirits, Irish whiskey in particular. A question that I hear frequently relating to Irish… Read more “What’s the Difference Between Scotch and Irish Whiskey?”
Beer and Food Pairing
If someone in the Food Writing industry mentions “food pairing”, typically it’s implied that they mean pairing wine with food. Some restaurants are even helpful enough to… Read more “Beer and Food Pairing”
Mardi Gras Cocktails: The Hurricane
Invented in New Orleans and made popular by Mardi Gras goers, the Hurricane is a proud American staple. But what makes this drink? Its history, its flavor… Read more “Mardi Gras Cocktails: The Hurricane”
The Gin Craze
When I think about gin, my mind takes a trip to Dickensian London where the streets are filthy, the people filthier, and everyone drinks gin like it… Read more “The Gin Craze”
Gin and Tonic
Most two part drinks have very little history. The combination of a liquor with a wash is normally just a way to cut the strong taste of… Read more “Gin and Tonic”
What’s in a name? Old Tom Gin
Old Tom Gin is an old name in the world of gin. It reached the pinnacle of its popularity in the late 1800s in England as a… Read more “What’s in a name? Old Tom Gin”
Have You Seen Tom Collins?
In New York City in 1874, a man became the most sought after and despised person of the times, but no one ever met him. His name… Read more “Have You Seen Tom Collins?”