The recent freezing temperatures in California have obviously put a damper on the citrus crops. How is this going to affect the world of mixologists who depend so much on ... Read More

Mixing cocktails is not all about shaking and stirring, there are a few other essential techniques that everyone behind the stick (home or professional) should be familiar with. Here is ... Read More

Jack Daniel's Tennessee Whiskey is probably the most recognizable name in the spirit world and many of the bottles of JD are collector items. One of the best collections I've ... Read More

Planning a party for tomorrow's NFL Conference Championship games? I have some ideas for fans from each of the four teams that are vying for an appearance in the Super ... Read More

It has been an interesting few weeks for me as I've had the opportunity to check out some new spirits. It's been fun, enlightening and, in one case, disappointing. ... Read More

At least in my region of the world it seems that winter is finally here. For the last two days I've been staying comfortably inside as small flakes of snow ... Read More

Today we are talking about two spirits in particular: gin and absinthe. Both of these liquors have seen better days than those of recent years, however there is increasingly more ... Read More

In recent years rye whiskey has been hidden in dark corners, making a good bottle hard to find. Thankfully, this often overlooked dark spirit is resurfacing along with many of ... Read More

Here are a few noteworthy things that can shine up the beginning of the New Year for you... Check out the newest barware collections designed by Tony Leo of the ... Read More

Looking back, 2006 was a spectacular year for cocktails, spirits and the entire culture that surrounds them. Rightfully so, as this year we celebrated the 200th birthday of the cocktail. ... Read More