Sweetness

Posted on October 28, 2011 by Paul

In preparing for the gin tasting this summer, I was stumped as to how I would prepare 30+ different variations and still focus on the tasting (and the party).  And I had an inspiration – plastic squeeze bottles.  They’re <$1 at your local restaurant supply store, and I could pre-make all the mixes. Continue reading →

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This week I stopped at a gas station near Lexington, NC to fill one tank and empty another.  On my way to the restroom at the back of the store, I came across a bottle of Nehi Orange! Continue reading →

Posted on October 27, 2011 by Paul | 1 Comment

The Unique Boutique Gins

Posted on October 23, 2011 by Paul

The most expensive and difficult-to-acquire gin in the tasting was a small-batch American gin by Leopold Bros in Denver, CO.  It made the tasting by virtue of a vocal proponent on the tasting panel.  If I remember correctly, he called Tanqueray “swill” when compared to Leopold Bros. So of course I had to try it. Continue reading →

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London Dry Gin Results

Posted on October 21, 2011 by Paul

Most gins on American liquor store shelves are “London dry” gins.  While there are many other forms of gin, including American, European genever, and even ‘dry gins’ from other countries (including India and Japan), London dry has become the modern de facto standard for gins. Continue reading →

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Radar would be Proud

Posted on September 22, 2011 by Paul

I told you I’d eventually dust off the first 20 pages or so of my notebook back in the welcome post. I wasn’t intending to do so this quickly.  But I was reminded of this drink recently so I’m jumping the gun a little bit.  This is one of the few recipes in that first 20 pages that I’m actually proud of.

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oriGIN of the Species

Posted on September 15, 2011 by Paul

While this blog will be much broader than tastings, I’m  spending the next several posts discussing a gin tasting I hosted a few weeks ago…. Continue reading →

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A Quick Glenn Fry Sidetrack

Posted on September 11, 2011 by Paul

I know I said I’d start this blog with a series on my recent gin tasting.  but I had a drink the other night that reminded me of one of my all-time favorites and I need to sidetrack a bit before I even start….

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Welcome

Posted on September 2, 2011 by Paul

Few people have ever accused me of doing anything halfway.  And after an evening that included 16 different gin brands, 34 plastic squeeze bottles, and over 300 plastic bathroom cups (all hand-labeled by yours truly), it appears my reputation remains intact.  But what better way to kick off a blog on drinking?  Or more appropriately, a blog on making practical yet tasty drinks for you and your friends. Continue reading →

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