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The NEAT Glass 31 May 2013 | 10:46 pm
Since presenting my case for various Scotch glassware, I have settled into a boring but comfortable diet of Glencairn, with a bit of Riedel to spice things up occasionally. Does the world need another...
New Releases from the Scotch Malt Whisky Society 24 May 2013 | 11:47 pm
For those of you unfamiliar with the SMWS, you may glance at the names below and wonder, “How did these guys get involved in this business?” There is a whimsical nature to the presentation and culture...
The Balvenie Golden Cask 14 5 Feb 2013 | 11:07 pm
The Golden Cask, as Balvenie has dubbed it, is in fact referring to wood barrels that formerly held Carribean rum. In particular, golden rum. The whisky being aged inside is a 14 year old, which slots...
A Year Without April 14 Nov 2012 | 09:06 am
Our very own Marcus Green, who has graced this site with his words on style covering fall style, socks, shoes, ties, and much, much more, has completed his first novel entitled “A Year Without April.”...
Basking in Fall’s Shine 14 Sep 2012 | 03:25 am
Oh Summer thou are about to depart, and it’s as if we barely know ye. As you may be aware due in no small part to the rapid decline in temperature, the Season of Fall will soon be upon us, along with ...
The Glory of Port Charlotte 27 Aug 2012 | 03:10 am
As someone who works in the wine and spirit trade, the moments of true excitement, those moments of making a discovery and tasting something new, seem to be more and more rare. It is those types of mo...
Meat & Bread 20 Jul 2012 | 08:05 am
The Hamburger. Hot Dog. Sandwich. The list could go on forever. Our diets are based around this most basic concept of the farmer’s lunch: baked grains with cooked meat, topped with garden vegetables. ...
First Smoke of the Summer 14 Jul 2012 | 03:15 am
Here in the Pacific Northwest, summer has been late in its arrival. A wet April transitioned into a worse May, and before I knew it June arrived with my patio yet to be christened with the first ciga...
Villiger 1888 Fuerte 12 Jul 2012 | 03:14 am
This is the final installment of reviews on Villiger cigars from Villiger Stokkebye International. For a quick recap on VSI, the company was founded by two families, Villiger and Stokkebye, in 1888 a...
A must-watch cigar movie 10 Jul 2012 | 02:28 am
I recently had the opportunity to watch James Suckling’s “Cigars: The Heart and Soul of Cuba,” a new documentary about the cigar industry in Cuba. The film starts in Havana, with Suckling enjoying a ...
