Short Answer: Not necessarily. Long Answer: Sake has been a staple beverage in Japan for many hundreds of years. Prior to the 20th century, sake was generally… Read more “Is Sake Supposed to be Served Hot?”
Month: August 2011
Boxed Wine: Tasty Treat or Just Plain Gross?
I know what you’re thinking: Boxed wine sucks. It’s poor quality, it tastes cheap and a little off, and plus it’s boxed wine. Sadly, most of you… Read more “Boxed Wine: Tasty Treat or Just Plain Gross?”
What is the Difference Between Cabernet Sauvignon and Bordeaux Wines?
In case you didn’t know, Cabernet Sauvignon is a wine (and grape) that originated in the Bordeaux region of France. Cabernet Sauvignon, the wine, is made exclusively… Read more “What is the Difference Between Cabernet Sauvignon and Bordeaux Wines?”
Some random thoughts on wine
I really don’t know much about wine – just that I like to drink it. It’s one of those things that as a drink writer, I kind… Read more “Some random thoughts on wine”
Jagermeister Shots
Despite its origins as a digestif, Jagermeister has become much better known for the taste addition it adds to various shots. Long before the Jagerbomb became popular,… Read more “Jagermeister Shots”
Red Headed Slut
The best thing about Jagermeister, in my opinion, is the popular, and very nummy, Red Headed Slut. If you’ve never had it, you’re missing out. The Red… Read more “Red Headed Slut”
Jagerbombs: Shots or Nots
I wanna take a little moment with all of you and talk about Jagerbombs. Now, I was already bartending when Red Bull became popular, and so I… Read more “Jagerbombs: Shots or Nots”
Only if beer didn’t exist…
Love this Zima ad that basically says, if beer didn’t exist, THEN you should drink Zima. Even the marketers knew how much it sucked.
Why Malternatives?
Some of you may be asking yourself, why are malternatives the Booze of the Week? Well, the reason is simple – they’re popular. Despite the return of… Read more “Why Malternatives?”
Devil’s Cut: The Devil Gets His Due
Recently, bourbon and whiskey makers have been trying to come up with ways to flip whiskey making on its side. The newest contender is Jim Beam’s Devil’s… Read more “Devil’s Cut: The Devil Gets His Due”