Tag: drink
Dead distillers: Weird and wonderful stories of US whiskey and moonshine makers
Dead Distillers by Colin Spoelman, David Haskell and Kings County Distillery published by Abrams is. Click here to view original web page at www.concordregister.com We’re so…
Whisky industry trade body joins forces with craft distillers to promote the true spirit of Scotch
Industry trade body the Scotch Whisky Association has signed a collaboration agreement with the craft spirits body the Scottish Craft Distillers Association. The trade bodies…
London brewery creates DNA-based beer
London-based Meantime Brewery claims it can create the world’s most personalized beer. The unique beverage is made based on your DNA profile and costs $30,100.…
Politicians Make Bootlegging Great Again
High alcohol taxes and restrictive state regulations create modern bootlegging opportunities as consumers seek lower-priced beverages across state borders. Tax disparities can exceed 300% between…
So does size matter when it comes to brewing a craft beer?
It’s amazing how the world of beer has turned on its head over the last few years, and here at Thirsty we are loving every…
‘Easy to make, easy to enjoy’: Equal parts cocktails make for effortless holiday entertaining
Streamlined and stylish, “equal parts” sippers fit the bill for holiday entertaining. Fortunately, as spirits and cocktail writer Kara Newman points out, some of the…
5 Of The Strangest Chasers and Mixers
The Chicago Cubs won the World Series. Reality show host and occasional WWE participant Donald Trump is slated to be our next president. Things are…
Hey Bartender! Tips on Tipping
Gratuity is a dicey subject. Opinions vary wildly on what qualifies as a fair amount. One thing we can all agree on, however, is that…
Detroit Returns To Its Prohibition-Era Whiskeytown Roots, And Finds New Life
If you blinked, you might miss the quick burst of a headlight signaling that it was time to go. One small boat, a single outboard…
Tree-mendous: World’s first spirit made from sap extracted from birch trees
David Wallwork has spent years working in the soft drinks business but came up with the wacky idea for the unusual tipple after birch water…
Is Rum The New Whisky?
A few weeks ago, someone asked me about which spirit would be the ‘next whisky’. By that they meant, which spirit would come out of…
4 Whiskeys to Help You Survive On Election Day
No matter where your political proclivities lie, this election has been a doozy. Soon, this race will be history. But in the meantime, tensions are…
‘A Proper Drink’ tells the history of the cocktail revival
Robert Simonson writes a cocktail column for the New York Times. Since he started covering drinks, he has seen dramatic changes. “It’s hard to imagine…
Berkshire Mountain Distillers and Samuel Adams Releasing Collaboration Whiskey
“After anxiously waiting for more than four years, we are excited to finally share the fruits of our teamwork for craft whiskey and beer lovers…
Ghoulish garnish: 5 Halloween cocktail recipes for spirited adults
Will it be a dark and stormy night? Maybe you’ve got a date with Bloody Mary? It may be Halloween, but we don’t…