A couple weeks ago we sat down with John Ryan, a formerly retired seventh generation distiller of Powers Irish whiskey. The man donned a brilliant Donegal tweed jacket and spoke eloquently about his family’s Irish whiskey as he took us … read more →

On Oct 11, 2012, at 5:08 PM, Jonathan Evans wrote: Ok, now that everyone has had a sip (or more — lookin’ at you, Matt) of that tasty Knob Creek Rye, let’s get this thing going. The mellow vanilla notes … read more →

The Wildcards have been dealt. The 2012 NFL playoffs are here. Which means, first off, plenty of seven-layer bean dip. Also, sixers of whatever your buddies grab on their way to your place. Dangerous. We say leave the improvising to … read more →

Considering that our secular patron saint of the season sprang from Dutch parentage (here’s looking at you, Sinterklaas) it seems fitting to raise a glass of something Dutch during the final countdown to the jolly guy’s yearly visit. Traditional Genever, … read more →

As the heat wave cooking the country drifts eastward, even resolute neat whiskey drinkers reach for the cocktail book. It’s brutal out there. A man needs something properly thirst-quenching in front of him. Beer can cause unwanted napping and nonalcoholic … read more →

The Nolet family has been distilling spirits in Schiedam, Holland for 11-generations. Some years ago, they bottled a bit of lightning with a vodka called Ketel One. Now, they’re introducing two new gins to the American market: Nolet’s Silver, and … read more →

Overproof rum is, for most of us, a category consisting entirely of one bottle: Bacardi 151 (also known as “a really bad idea,” and “I forgot my name”). Flaming floaters, double-dare-you shots, that kind of thing. Tipping the scales at … read more →

It may not be fair, but Father’s Day just doesn’t wield the same moral imperative as Mother’s Day. Which explains how you got here: 48-hours out, and no gift for dad. But still, not a crisis, as long as you … read more →