Category Archives: Spirits

Craft American Vodka Tasting Notes

Scrolling through Saveur.com today, I noticed a web component to my article that appeared in the March issue. Victoria, Ethan and I made tasting notes for close to 20 different American vodkas and our favorites are featured on the site.  … Continue reading

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PM Picnic

My friend Thomas sent me the link to this video with the comment, “This is as bad as the Flinstones advertising for Winston.”

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Salon pics

A big thank you to Anne, Ethan, and Marcella and her team for putting together a fantastic event this past Sunday! This was the line-up: 1st pairing rupert consider bardwell farm west pawlet, vt raw cows’ milk – mellow corn … Continue reading

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USQ Martini Bowl

From the website of Union Square Wine & Spirits: Event Date: Saturday, February 05, 2:00pm – 5:00pm Description of tasting: Join USQ to kick off Superbowl weekend with one our most spirited tastings of the year! Martini Bowl 2011 is set … Continue reading

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Frommer’s visits the Finger Lakes

Amy Zavatto, one of the writers for Frommer’s Community Blog, Between Bites, recently wrote a piece titled, “Sipping Whiskey in the Finger Lakes“.  On assignment for a wine job, she stumbled upon Finger Lakes Distilling on her way out of town.  … Continue reading

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Happy New Year!

We’ve just gotten back from a trip to Thailand.  Two weeks without checking work email or turning my cell phone on has made me feel pretty amazing.  I’m recharged and thirsty for all of the adventures 2011 will bring.  Some photos for your … Continue reading

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Not a bad way to start a Monday

At 10 this morning, Ethan Kelley and I sat down with an editoral assistant from Saveur and tasted through 22 American, artisanal vodkas. We compiled tasting notes and food pairing suggestions and we’ll be working on some cocktails, too.  Most … Continue reading

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Train tipple

We headed to DC this past weekend for the Rally to Restore Fear and/or Sanity and hit up the bar car on the way back last night. I’m hopeful that our blogging class starting tonight will give me the kick … Continue reading

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Moonshiner’s tv

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Friday fun – “I love Scotch”

Seems like a good morning to watch Will Ferrell doing his thing as Anchorman. This one is also funny, though not as pertinent to this blog:

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