Friday was a momentous day in the Bay Area — venerable spirits provider John Walker & Co. received their long-heralded shipment of Plymouth Sloe Gin. As many of you are no doubt aware, there has been a cruel lack of the spirit in the States. And yes, I am aware that Hiram Walker et al. [...]
Archive for June, 2008
Jun24
A Weekend of Libations in DC
I found myself planning a last minute trip into the depths of Washington DC this past Thursday. The last time I was in the city, I was but a wee pup, and the lures of spirit and food were but a flicker in my eye. Not this time, however. I fully intended [...]
Filed in: St. Germain dry vermouth egg gin grapefruit bitters lemon juice lemon peel lime juice maraschino liqueur pastis simple syrup vodka
Jun17
Painkiller
I want to be a hearty, bearded sailor who’s charge is managing the money and doling out rum and grub. Luckily, my dreams are not too far off, as these were common duties of the ship’s purser. And though this sounds glamorous, the purser often had a bad lot, rarely ending up wealthy [...]
Filed in: Pusser's rum coconut cream dark Jamaican rum gold Puerto Rican rum orange juice pineapple juice
