Spirits

As I sit at my laptop and begin to write this article, it is still early April and the weather is seesawing daily  between the 40's and 80's. Hopefully by the time you are reading this the weather will have settled down a bit, and warmer weather will be … [Read more...] about Summer Sipping

It is often said in the fashion world that if something hangs in your closet long enough, it will come back in style and you can wear it again (provided it still fits !) The world of spirits can be just as fickle, with a waxing and waning of popularity of … [Read more...] about Everything Old is New Again

'Tis the season !! It's the season for family, for giving, and for holiday parties !! Whether your party is a casual neighborhood get together, a mingling of co-workers, or a family gathering, the perfect cocktail will guarantee the success of your party … [Read more...] about Tis the Season

Spirits fermented from the juice of sugarcane have been consumed throughout history and in all parts of the world. In present day, depending on where it is distilled, this spirit may be called rum, rhume (or rhum agricole), or ron. Another distinction … [Read more...] about Rum Styles

For this month's column, we are heading south of the border. At a trade show recently, I tried mezcal for the first time. WOW !! Amazing flavor profile !! I've always enjoyed tequila, either in a shot, or in a cocktail, but this was different- smoky, … [Read more...] about South of the Border