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February 5, 2009
Dispatch from the Bacon and Bourbon Expo
The expo on the second floor of the Astor Center seems to shimmer in the cold night air (click to enlarge). Online it was a billed almost like a class, but it felt more like a trade show once I'd arrived at the Bacon and Bourbon Expo early Thursday evening. On the main floor, whiskey exhibito ... More >>
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March 9, 2009
New Spring Cocktails at Angel's Share
I don't know what this says about me, but this weekend I knew it was really, truly spring not so much because the weather was warmer (although that certainly helped) but because I found myself at my favorite bar and they had new spring cocktails.The weekend before last, Angel's Share (8 Stuyvesant S ... More >>
News
November 25, 2003
Season's Spirits
I don't know what this says about me, but this weekend I knew it was really, truly spring not so much because the weather was warmer (although that certainly helped) but because I found myself at my favorite bar and they had new spring cocktails.The weekend before last, Angel's Share (8 Stuyvesant S ... More >>
NYC Life
February 17, 2004
La vie en rose: A bar by any other name wouldn't be as sweet
I don't know what this says about me, but this weekend I knew it was really, truly spring not so much because the weather was warmer (although that certainly helped) but because I found myself at my favorite bar and they had new spring cocktails.The weekend before last, Angel's Share (8 Stuyvesant S ... More >>
NYC Life
March 14, 2006
Bourbon 101
Local expert weighs in: top picks for cheap, underrated bourbons
NYC Life
May 13, 2003
Drinker's Paradise
Chill Out With Frozen Daiquiris, Cool Coladas, Iced Vodkas, and Much, Much More
NYC Life
August 12, 2003
Get a Little Closer at a Lounge Fit for a King—and a Pauper
Chill Out With Frozen Daiquiris, Cool Coladas, Iced Vodkas, and Much, Much More
NYC Life
August 19, 2003
Never Met a Martini They Didn't Like—or Put on the Menu
Chill Out With Frozen Daiquiris, Cool Coladas, Iced Vodkas, and Much, Much More
Blogs
December 12, 2007
Last Meal: Dave Wondrich Drinks Himself to Death
Chill Out With Frozen Daiquiris, Cool Coladas, Iced Vodkas, and Much, Much More
NYC Life
April 16, 2002
Listings
Chill Out With Frozen Daiquiris, Cool Coladas, Iced Vodkas, and Much, Much More
NYC Life
August 26, 2003
So Me, Soju: The Korean Rice Liquor That Socks It to Sake
Chill Out With Frozen Daiquiris, Cool Coladas, Iced Vodkas, and Much, Much More
NYC Life
March 16, 2004
Give us mo, mo, mo: A hypnotic array of cocktails awaits
Chill Out With Frozen Daiquiris, Cool Coladas, Iced Vodkas, and Much, Much More
NYC Life
March 8, 2005
Spell It With an 'E,' Please
Distilling the truth about Irish whiskey
Columns
March 29, 2005
Triumph of the Swill
Distilling the truth about Irish whiskey
NYC Life
April 26, 2005
Literature and Libations: Where Reading Is Fundamental
Distilling the truth about Irish whiskey
NYC Life
May 24, 2005
Queens' Nights: Celebrate College-Like Antics in Astoria
Distilling the truth about Irish whiskey
NYC Life
June 7, 2005
Getting Plowed on Pound Cake
Commodore Grill's new 80 proof dessert
NYC Life
August 9, 2005
A Bar Fit for a Prince or a Pauper
Commodore Grill's new 80 proof dessert
NYC Life
November 15, 2005
Homes for the Holidays
Bars to hibernate in when the weather dips
Blogs
April 24, 2009
Balvenie Encourages You to Make Your Scotch
A group of 40 adults has paid $95 each to deconstruct and reconstruct The Balvenie Signature Batch this evening at Astor Center. As luck would have it, we had the chance to participate in a little preview of the event with drinks makers Shingo Gokan of Angel's Share, Albert Trummer of Apotheke and J ... More >>
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May 4, 2009
The Early Word--Mayahuel
Outside Mayahuel--named for the Aztec goddess of agave--on a Friday night We stopped by Mayahuel, Phil Ward's new tequila-and-mezcal-focused cocktail bar on Friday night. It was only about 8pm, and not too busy, so we were able to snag a table upstairs. Downstairs, the low-ceilinged space is very ... More >>
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June 18, 2009
Making the Weather Up Cocktail at Home
Weather Up, the cocktail bar in Prospect Heights, Brooklyn, serves a house Weather Up cocktail that is so simple and delicious that it's one of our favorites drinks in the city. It's just a mix of cognac, amaretto and lemon juice, plus a long strip of orange zest that the bartender uses to rub down ... More >>
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August 11, 2009
Booze News: Rum Gets Classy; Caffeinated Booze Bad for the Body?
Jimmy Bedford, the former master distiller of Jack Daniel's whiskey, died Friday at age 69. Bedford retired in March 2008 after 20 years at his post in what is the oldest registered distillery in the country. [MSNBC] Rum is becoming more of a sipping spirit, like single malt scotch or cognac ... More >>
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August 25, 2009
Whiskey Professor Explains Knob Creek Shortage
When news broke that Knob Creek would likely run out of bourbon before the new batch is ready in November, the brand used the news to its advantage. It launched an ad campaign tagged "Thanks for Nothing" that featured empty bottles to signify that the company would rather run out than sacrifi ... More >>
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September 15, 2009
Last Night, the Chant Was 'Legalize Cachaca!'
rodrigosa.comLeblon Cachaca hosted a "friendly" protest last night against the U.S.'s refusal to recognize the Brazilian sugar cane spirit cachaca as its own designation. The U.S. is the only country that forces cachaca makers to label their product "Brazilian Rum," which the distillers say i ... More >>
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December 4, 2009
Rum's the Word at Williamsburg's Roneria Caracas
Selena Ricks Just in time to warm bar-goers during the winter chill, Williamsburg's Caracas Arepa Bar has stocked its shelves with the latest brown spirit to win over mixologists--aged rum. After securing its liquor license this fall, the Brooklyn outpost of the popular East Village Venezuel ... More >>
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December 15, 2009
Behold, Christmas in a Cup: The Tom and Jerry Cocktail
Punch may have been the summer's darling, but the holiday season is the perfect time of year to whip up a Tom and Jerry cocktail. This labor-intensive eggnog-style drink probably dates the early to mid-19th century, writes spirits historian and author David Wondrich in the current issue of Sa ... More >>
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February 16, 2010
Haiti's Rum Industry to Rebuild; Not All Nut Liqueurs Should Be Ignored
Several states with tight control on liquor sales, such as Virginia, Vermont, and Mississippi, are considering a change in legislation that would privatize the distribution of alcohol, either by auctioning licenses to private companies or selling distribution centers. [Wall Street Journal] ... More >>
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April 22, 2010
Chasing the White Dog Author Max Watman Talks Hooch, Cocktologists & the Metaphysical Hangover
Dream (and moonshine) chaser Max WatmanIn his book, Chasing the White Dog: An Amateur Outlaw's Adventures in Moonshine, Max Watman traces the history of distillation in America, from the Whiskey Rebellion to today's rogue bootleggers and artisanal moonshiners. Along the way, he learns how to ... More >>
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May 5, 2010
Drink a Sergio Leone at Savoy
Giddy up.The drink: Sergio Leone The bar: Savoy, 70 Prince Street The price: $12 The ingredients: Bergamot-infused gin, reposado tequila, Cynar, and sweet vermouth, shaken and served in a cocktail glass with a thinly sliced lime wheel to garnish. The buzz: Yes, that's right. Cynar. It's a ... More >>
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May 26, 2010
What to Drink at SHO Shaun Hergatt's Pearl Bar: The White Dog Smash
Chantal MartineauChase this White Dog.The drink: White Dog Smash The bar: Pearl Bar at SHO Shaun Hergatt, 40 Broad Street The price: $15 The ingredients: Death's Door White Whiskey, fresh lemon juice, fresh mint, muddled with sugar, and strained over ice in a rocks glass. The buzz: If a W ... More >>
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June 9, 2010
Kahlúa Goes After Fancy Coffee Market, Turns Baristas into Mixologists
Kicking up your coffee, one shot of Kahlúa at a time.Coffee liqueurs are getting upgraded, according to the San Francisco Chronicle, with such new and forthcoming releases as Firelit Spirits Coffee Liqueur, made with coveted Blue Bottle coffee, and Heering Coffee Liqueur from the maker of Ch ... More >>
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August 27, 2010
The Original Blue Curaçao Is a Rare Find in NYC
sjon/flickrTrue blue.The island of Curaçao is about to become its own country as the Dutch Antilles prepare to be dissolved this October. It's the biggest island among the Dutch Caribbean colonies, although most Americans are more familiar with more touristy Aruba. In fact, most of us don't ... More >>
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August 30, 2010
Gilpin Family Whisky Brings New Meaning to the Term 'Piss Drunk'
Gilpin Family WhiskySort of like turning water into wine, but not really.Today in news guaranteed to to promote regurgitation, an industrious entrepreneur has started making whisky from the urine of elderly diabetics.
NYC Life
July 8, 2003
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Gilpin Family WhiskySort of like turning water into wine, but not really.Today in news guaranteed to to promote regurgitation, an industrious entrepreneur has started making whisky from the urine of elderly diabetics.
NYC Life
December 24, 2002
Listings
Gilpin Family WhiskySort of like turning water into wine, but not really.Today in news guaranteed to to promote regurgitation, an industrious entrepreneur has started making whisky from the urine of elderly diabetics.
Blogs
December 23, 2010
Top Shots: Our 10 Best Cocktails of 2010
One cocktail says to another: "You're going down!" Each week in The Daily Shot, we have ourselves a drink that we think you should try, too. Some of these bibulous creations leave our head swimming with delight, while others lead to little more than imbiber's remorse. We've sampled the best t ... More >>
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February 1, 2011
There's Some Really Old Whiskey Being Served at The Rose Club
barockschloss/flickrWhiskeys of yore.It isn't everyday that you get to taste a bourbon as old as your grandfather, but you can do so at The Rose Club at The Plaza throughout February while supplies last. A flight of nine American whiskeys, including several discontinued bottles, such as a Kin ... More >>
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February 2, 2011
What to Drink at Veritas: The Americano Spritzer
Each week in The Daily Shot, we have ourselves a drink that we think you should try, too. Americano SpritzerThe drink: Americano Spritzer The bar: Veritas, 43 East 20th Street, 212-353-3700 The price: $13 The ingredients: Aperol, Punt e Mes, orange bitters, and prosecco, served i ... More >>
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February 7, 2011
Bittermens Has Decamped to Red Hook and Is Now Making Burlesque Bitters
BittermensBurlesque Bitters Will Tease CocktailsGood news for bitters lovers: Bittermens, a small-batch bitters company based out of Boston has just moved to New York, opening a production facility in Red Hook. "We'd gotten to a point where we were exceeding the space we had. We got our sta ... More >>
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March 14, 2011
Make A Razor, A Shiny Knife's Pernod Absinthe Roasted Duck by Daniel Castaño
Pernod Absinthe Roasted DuckEver since the Green Fairy was re-legalized in 2007, absinthe cocktails have started cropping up everywhere. But the spirit is not just for imbibing. Cooking with absinthe can add kick to your food and is sure to drive your tastebuds absolutely mad (with delight). ... More >>
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June 21, 2011
Bourbon Boom Boosts Kentucky Distilleries; S.E.C. Stops Crowdsourced Buyout of PBR
Kentucky bourbon distilleries have spent at least $150 million expanding their facilities as demand for bourbon explodes in the United States and across the globe. [Daily Mail] Ten of the city's best beer shops suggest 10 of their favorite brews. [Grub Street] The S.E.C. stops two ad execs ... More >>
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July 5, 2011
What's Happening This Week: Scotch Lesson, Beer Tasting
As you may know, our weekly dining and drinking newsletter features all the coolest epicurean events in the city. Sign up for it here! Scotch Whisky: A Regional Tasting Tour Astor Center Friday, July 8 at 6:30 p.m. Join booze expert Karl duHoffmann for this primer on single malt scotch. You'll get ... More >>
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July 7, 2011
What to Drink at Maison Premiere: The Absinthe Frappe
Each week in The Daily Shot, we have ourselves a drink that we think you should try, too. Chantal MartineauGet happy.The drink: Absinthe Frappe The bar: Maison Premiere (298 Bedford Avenue, Williamsburg, 347-335-0446) The price: $12 Ingredients: Pernod 68, sugar, crushed ice, and water ... More >>
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July 15, 2011
Maison Premiere's Maxwell Britten Likes His Absinthe Strong and His New York Brooklyn
Photo by Michael McCarthyMaxwell Britten, keeper of the Green FairyThere are few bars more enchanting than Maison Premiere, which opened on Bedford Avenue in Williamsburg earlier this year. It's not just the lush, romantic garden, or antique-looking absinthe drip, or bustling oyster-shucking ... More >>
News
August 3, 2011
Tracking Down The City's Moonshiners
Not to bust them, but to drink with them
Blogs
August 3, 2011
This Is How You Make Moonshine in Brooklyn
Lauren ShockeyA homemade still, for some homegrown moonshineIn this week's Voice, I wrote about the underground moonshine scene that's quietly been emerging in New York City over the past several months. During that time, I met with professional moonshiners (like those at Kings County Distil ... More >>
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November 4, 2011
Our 10 Best Cocktails to Drink Now
Keith WagstaffNice shot For the past couple of years, The Daily Shot, FitR's inappropriately named weekly cocktail feature, has scoured the city for the tastiest cocktails it could find. Straight up, on the rocks, with a twist, rimmed, and even on fire. You name it: We've knocked it back. Now ... More >>
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November 15, 2011
Aquavit: Let's Cocktail Like the Scandinavians
Flickr/KimtaroLemon aquavit in the making The Danish food trend has been brewing for some time (see: Pellegrino's Best Restaurant Noma, the forthcoming Tribeca sandwich shop Aaman's), so it's only natural that aquavit is popping up on cocktail menus around the city, and on a micro-level...in ... More >>
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February 8, 2012
5 Fun and Tasty Ways to Get Drunk at Pulqueria
Liz Barclay / Village VoiceOne tequila, two tequila, three tequila, floor!For this week's review, I headed down to Chinatown -- Doyers Street, specifically -- to check out Pulqueria, Christopher and Heather Tierney's new Mexican cocktail lounge and restaurant. The food pleasantly surprised m ... More >>
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