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Yips and Barks: "The Four Horsemen"

Yips and Barks: "The Four Horsemen"

I wanted to write about a cocktail that’s always bothered me, because it’s really pretty dumb. That’s it: that’s the tagline.

Head to Head: Fancy Vodka

Head to Head: Fancy Vodka

Are all vodkas the same? Especially “fancy” vodkas? Seeking answers, I became a scientist in the laboratory we call life.

Bourbon Fight: Cheap Versus Fancy!

Bourbon Fight: Cheap Versus Fancy!

Sometimes the best way to really determine what you think about things is to put your suspicions in the ring and let them go a few rounds against each other. Results were ...surprising.

In Praise of the Highball

In Praise of the Highball

Just as it took me some time to appreciate tasting spirits in general, it took me a similar amount of time to be able to appreciate the simplicity and vibrancy of the highball. Now, I make this two-ingredient cocktail often.

Category Overview: Rye Whiskey

Category Overview: Rye Whiskey

When we talk about "Rye Whiskey," you might initially think that the category were as simple as including all whiskeys made from Rye. Ha! If only life were that simple.