Peat, the fuel that adds smoke to scotch, is a non-renewable resource. But what are the odds of its running out? Slate takes a look.
A Dash of Bitters
A weblog detailing cocktails, spirits, liqueurs, barware, bars, and bitters. Maintained by Michael Dietsch, a writer and hobbyist mixer in Brooklyn.
In Praise of Straight Whiskey
Vaportini?
Garrett Oliver Weighs in on White House Brew
Eric Asimov talks to Brooklyn Brewery’s Garrett Oliver, on the White House’s beer recipes.
More on the corn drought
I’m unlikely to post links for every bourbon-related story that emerges about the midwest drought, but I’ll follow it until I convince the rest of you to pay attention.
More on the Midwest Corn Shortage
How will the Midwest drought affect bourbon?
How will the Midwest drought affect bourbon?
An important question in our line of work.
Hundred Year Hooch in Man’s Attic
Century-Old Whiskey Bottles Found in Missouri Man’s Attic
To save money on the installation of central air-conditioning in his St. Joseph, Mo., home, Bryan Fite began replacing the wires in his attic, prying up the floor boards on the rafters. Along with possible savings, he found a treasure beneath the floorboards: 13 bottles of century-old whiskey.
[Warning: there's an Auto-Play video at the link; very annoying]
Second verse, same as the first
Gin Palace Says State Turned Off the Tap on Its Cocktails
The New York State Liquor Authority has stopped Gin Palace, a new East Village bar, from serving cocktails on draft, according to its owner.
What America Spends on Booze
NPR’s Planet Money blog explores the economics of boozing. Boozenomics?
Six-foot, half-ton robot wine rack
For the discerning individual who appreciates artwork and wine – you now have a great opportunity to meld those together into one piece of artwork that will display your bottle collection like no other wine rack. This will make you the talk of your wine club, HOA, alcoholics anonymous support group, etc…
There are only several times in one’s life when one has the opportunity to purchase something that is RIDICULOUSLY COOL. This is one of those moments.
