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Category Archives: Booze of the Week
How to Mix an Old Fashioned
Brandy or Whiskey, sweet or sour, making an old fashioned is as simple as the ingredients that go into it. Read on and learn ways to make this barroom favorite. Possibly the first drink to be called a cocktail, the … Continue reading
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Brandy colored memories
When I was a kid, my mom drank Brandy. It sticks out in my mind – the bottle of E&J on the counter, waiting until the next time people came over to the house. I remember the smell of it … Continue reading
The Sidecar
Of all the basic drinks listed in David A Embury’s Fine Art of Mixing Drinks, the Sidecar has the most dubious of back stories. Paris It is said that in Paris during World War I, an American Army captain often … Continue reading
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Beer Review: Schlafly Pumpkin Ale
“I would rather sit on a pumpkin, and have it all to myself, than be crowded on a velvet cushion.” — Henry David Thoreau Reinheitsgebot be damned! One of the beer styles that has been picking up steam over the … Continue reading
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What is Oktoberfest Beer?
When people refer to Oktoberfest beer, they are referring to one of two things. In the first case, they refer to any beer that is brewed within the city limits of Munich, Germany. After the Club of Munich Brewers have … Continue reading
Posted in Booze of the Week - Oktoberfest Beer
Tagged beer, German, lager, maerzen, marzen, oktoberfest
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Bourbon Heritage Month
In order to celebrate Bourbon as America’s “Native Spirit,” in 2007 congress passed a unanimous vote calling for September to be Bourbon Heritage Month. Four years later, September is still bourbon’s month to shine, especially in its home state of … Continue reading
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Tagged bourbon, Bourbon Heritage Month, kentucky bourbon festival, kentucky bourbon trail
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How Sake is Made
Most people regard sake in the same category as other spirits like whiskey, vodka, etc. It is more akin to beer though. Even though it is similar to beer, the process is much different and far more complex. Historically, people … Continue reading
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Is Sake Supposed to be Served Hot?
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 a much rougher, grainier drink and taste “flaws” were more apparent in the … Continue reading
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 that have been exposed to boxed wine have only experienced Franzia – The … Continue reading
Posted in Booze of the Week - Cab Sauv, Wine Review
Tagged Bota Box, boxed, boxed wine, Franzia, hermetically sealed, wine
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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 from Cabernet Sauvignon, the grape, making it a pure varietal wine. Red Bordeaux … Continue reading
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Tagged bordeaux, cabernet sauvignon, claret, red wine, wine
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