Shortly after I finished reading my first alcohol book (The Drunken Botanist), I found myself desperately searching for something that could measure up to it and could teach me the things I needed to know. Upon receiving many recommendations for Liquid Intelligence, I decided to purchase it for Kindle, since I couldn’t wait for itContinue reading “Liquid Intelligence – A Book Review”
Author Archives: Spirit Sirens
Learning to Enjoy Liquor
One drinkers opinion on learning to enjoy liquor for those who are new to drinking. How to become adept at finding nuanced flavors and enjoying craft spirits and cocktails.
“What if I don’t like the taste of alcohol?”
I’m a frequent reader and slightly less frequent poster over at r/cocktails on Reddit and this is a question that I see much too often. Other posters clearly have a little more patience than I, to answer those every week, but my own response isn’t a cocktail… it’s a conversation. First of all, there areContinue reading ““What if I don’t like the taste of alcohol?””
Smuggler’s Cove – A Book Review
In in depth review of Martin and Rebecca Cate’s book Smugglers Cove. Based on years of experience they have assembled the definitive book on Tiki Culture.
Smuggler’s Cove – Book Review
It occurred to me recently (today) as I was talking to one of my regulars about the merits of a book I had recently finished, that that is a spectacular idea for a blog post! Smugglers Cove: Exotic cocktails, Rum and the cult of Tiki by: Martin Cate (& Rebecca Cate) I purchased the hardcover becauseContinue reading “Smuggler’s Cove – Book Review”
The Definitive Guide to Absinthe, Part 1: History
An in depth exploration of the History of Absinthe, looking at it’s rise, it’s relation to the wine industry, and the conspiracy that led to its ban.
Absinthe – a study in prohibition
Absinthe is one of the items I hear people spout misconceptions about the most, and that’s saying a lot because working at a distillery you hear a lot of really off shit. I know I say this a lot, but to really understand absinthe you have to look at it’s history and heritage. Continue reading “Absinthe – a study in prohibition”
The Definitive Guide to Gin
I love gin. It is my personal goal to bring gin to as many people as possible, and I strive to do so regularly. That said, I can completely understand why people don’t like it or why they might be very hesitant to spend their precious bar budget on something so widely reviled. Let’s getContinue reading “The Definitive Guide to Gin”
Gin, mi amore
I love gin. It is my personal goal to bring gin to as many people as possible, and I strive to do so regularly. That said, I can completely understand why people don’t like it or why they might be very hesitant to spend their precious bar budget on something so widely reviled. Let’s getContinue reading “Gin, mi amore”
The Definitive Guide to Vodka, Part 1: History
Here in the United States, there is the general misconception that vodka is just a flavorless addition, good only for making something alcoholic that otherwise wouldn’t be. This does absolutely no justice to the history of vodka and to the myriad of subtle differences that defines the spirit.
Spirit Sirens 