In Praise of the "Give No Shits" Bottle

In Praise of the "Give No Shits" Bottle

You might have heard me mention this from time to time in other reviews. After some thought, I figured the term deserved some additional explanation and examination.

Classic Cocktails: The Sidecar

Classic Cocktails: The Sidecar

You wouldn’t believe how unforgiving a three-ingredient cocktail can be to make. However, the sidecar is worth experimenting with: not only is it tasty, but it’s a great teacher. Let’s learn from my mistakes.

In Praise of Odd Flavors

In Praise of Odd Flavors

You might’ve seen a tasting note on the side of a bottle (or even here on this site) and thought, “Boy, that’s weird.” I’ll make the case for why weird stuff can be enjoyable.

Moving Beyond the Standards

Moving Beyond the Standards

Ever been at a point where the more you try, the less you seem to know? If you’re bored with what you’re drinking, I might have some insight. (Bourbon drinkers, click here.)