Spirits Geek
Demystifying Japanese Whisky
Japan has a strong history of alcoholic beverage production with written references to saké as early as the 8th century. Upon the arrival of distillation in Japan, Shochu was born sometime in…
Monthly Archives: January 2013
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Wines We Love
Staff Pick: Matchbook Cabernet Sauvignon – 2010
Weighty yet approachable. Rich but not jammy. And having a lovely soft non-aggressive tannic structure. This Cabernet Sauvignon, balanced with a touch of Russian River Syrah, is a delightful wine that I…
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Pairings
Wines For Your Favorite Winter Comfort Foods
Cold winds and snow (or, more likely in New York City, ice and freezing rain) mean winter is really here. Everyone knows it’s best to stay inside and keep warm by an…
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Pairings
Robert Burns Day: What To Drink With Your Haggis (Plus 15% Off All Single Malts 1/25/13)
Robert Burns is a Scottish poet/lyricist whose work is celebrated worldwide. Considered the official poet of Scotland, he is best known for his poem “Auld Lang Syne,” the words of which are…
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Wines We Love
What We’re Drinking in 2013
There are some exciting things happening in the wine and spirits world right now and we want you to be the first to know about them. We taste new bottles every day,…
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Spirits We Love
No Beer, No Fear: An Incomplete Guide to “Approachable” Single Malts
Before a recent trip to see my folks, my dad asked me to bring home several bottles of single malt that he could keep as “house” scotches. Two criteria: inexpensive and little…
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New & Approved
A Rum Grows In Brooklyn
Made from domestic molasses and citing some extraordinary NYC history, Owney’s Rum is a dynamic new edition to the craft spirits scene. Bridget Firtle has cashed in everything in order to pursue…