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Canned Cocktail Roundup, Part 2.

Canned Cocktail Roundup, Part 2.

A quick twofer today of canned treats: I review is Bacardi’s Rum Punch and the fancy Aurora Highball from Death and Co.

Canned Cocktail Roundup, Part 1.

Canned Cocktail Roundup, Part 1.

The canned cocktail landscape is inconsistent, to put it lightly. Here, we start off a semi-regular series by sorting the good from the bad.

One Man's Encounter with Baijiu

One Man's Encounter with Baijiu

By far the weirdest spirit I’ve had maybe ever. Let’s learn a little about what Baijiu is and some of the remarkably funky tastes it has in store for unsuspecting drinkers.

Staple Spirits for the Home Bar

Staple Spirits for the Home Bar

It’s a great question I'm often asked but haven't yet answered in writing: collectively, what are all of the spirits I tend to stock? Today, I try to rectify that glaring omission.

My Sister's Drinks are Depressing

My Sister's Drinks are Depressing

So, I love my sister, but I swear to god we need to have an intervention where we teach her how to combine cocktail staples according to known recipes. Click to learn about her crimes.

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.

Spirit Pricing and My Expectations

Spirit Pricing and My Expectations

It is true that a good bottle of anything doesn't necessarily go hand-in-hand with the amount you spend. However, there are a few things I come to expect as I begin to spend progressively more money on any individual product.

Classic Cocktails: The Martini

Classic Cocktails: The Martini

Our first entry in our Classic Cocktail series begins with the Martini, the most classic of them all. We'll teach you how to make a few great ones.

Our Take on Flavored Spirits

Our Take on Flavored Spirits

Flavored spirits are popular, but you're not going to find too much written about them here. The short answer is that most of them are terrible, but a longer answer lurks inside.

Category Overview: Vodka

Category Overview: Vodka

Vodka gets a bad rap, but there are no shortage of distillers out there making good products that do indeed taste like something. Let's explore!