I was on the Dec. 5 episode of the popular podcast WhiskyCast talking about The Year of Drinking Adventurously and what to drink when you’re not drinking whisk(e)y. Many thanks to Mark Gillespie for having me on. I apologize for the quality of my phone line. I was sitting in the United Club at PDX during the…
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The Drinkable Week: Frozen Death Stars and whisky in the Great White North
On the latest episode, whisky writer Jim Murray stirs up controversy yet again, this time by naming Crown Royal Northern Harvest Rye the best of the best. I also start the weekly holiday gift guide with the ultimate weapon for your festive cocktails (hint: it has something to do with Star Wars There’s also an update on…
The Drinkable Week heads to Maui
When one thinks of Hawaii, tropical fruit-forward rum drinks usually come to mind and there’s been plenty of that this week. Even though tiki bar culture really was born on the West Coast of the mainland, there’s no denying the role this tropical paradise played in its development. But I want to talk about some…
Shochu revisted
The more acquainted I get with shochu, the more I realize how much more there is to learn about it. It’s such an easy beverage to like, but not such an easy one to know. In 2015, I’ve traveled to Japan twice—mostly to the epicenter of shochu production, the southern island of Kyushu—with the express purpose…
Drinkable Images: Breweriana
Vintage beer artifact collecting is, perhaps, one of the most democratic hobbies. It’s quite possible to start your collection of classic beer cans for as little as $1. If you’re among the super rich, then you’re probably attracted to items that fetch $10,000, $20,000 or even $30,000. Here are some shots from the recent convention of…
The Drinkable Week: Japan through a glass
It’s the first “very special episode” of The Drinkable Week. (Grab the tissues and don’t do drugs, kids.) This week, I’m in Tokyo and in the Kagoshima and Kumamoto Prefectures experiencing shochu, the treasured spirit of the southern island of Kyushu. The itinerary, very generously organized by the Japan Sake & Shochu Makers Association (JSS), included tours of…
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