I've put together the 194 pictures I snapped during the Finlandia Cup event in Colorado Spring. You can check them out in the new photo section, which is where I'll be adding event photo's in the future. With the number ... Continue
Finlandia Cup Pictures
November 17, 2008
Responses to Imbibers 100
November 16, 2008
So far the response to the Imbibers 100 has be interesting, and opinionated, of course. A few forums have jumped in and started plucking away at the choices. As per one uptight poster "Sauternes AND Chateau d'Yquem?" My ... Continue
Mixoloseum: TDN
November 10, 2008
A wretched hive of scum and villainy is the best way to describe Mixoloseum's Thursday Drink Night. If you haven't dropped by for the interactive cocktail chat, then let me explain a little about this weekly event. First... Continue
Finlandia Cup Colorado
November 7, 2008
This weekend I'm heading west to Colorado to check out the Finlandia Cup North American finals. Seven bartenders from the US and four from Canada are competing for the opportunity to face off against 30 of the worlds bes... Continue
Beverage Lab Sessions
November 2, 2008
After the excellent response to the Sensory Perception & Mixology presentation at Tales of the Cocktail, and the continuing demand, I'm going to be presenting this session a few more times in selected cities. Tickets... Continue
Bourbon - How It Is Made (1880)
October 30, 2008
Here is an interesting article from the New Haven Register (August 18,1880) about how bourbon was made. It discuss both sweet mash and sour mash methods. It also lists a couple of laws I had never heard of before inclu... Continue
Woodford Reserve Distillery
October 14, 2008
For the next few days I will be down in Kentucky as a guest of the Woodford Reserve Distillery. A mixed group of writers and journalists will be checking out the new Woodford Reserve Master's Collection release. We are a... Continue
Two New Whiskies
October 11, 2008
I've checked out two new Canadian whiskies. The first is the new Forty Creek Double Barrel Reserve, the second is Wiser's Small Batch Whisky. Both are better than most Canadian whiskies. They both move in the direction o... Continue
Register and Win
October 8, 2008
I've decided to improve the interactivity of the Art of Drink. The first step is to allow people to register, which will improve commenting and access to future features of the site. It will also help me determine who re... Continue
Inventory Additions
September 25, 2008
I've slowly been adding reviews from my inventory. The most recent additions are Wray & Nephew Overproof rum and Cockspur Bajan Crafted 12 Year Old rum. Both are great products, and two that I purchase myself. T... Continue
Sparkling Pomegranate Snowflake
By DARCY S. O'NEIL January 4, 2009
by Caroline O'Neil - I'd like to wish everyone a Happy New Year!! First off, I know that many of you are "extremely" disappointed that I have not written an article for Darcy in a long time. I will admit that it has been almost a year since my last post. I still have a few more days before that happens. I do have a valid excuse for my absence though. Unfortunately, I have not been able to indulge for the last 7 months, we are expecting child #2 in the middle of March. Of course we can't forget that chasing the other toddler around is a full time job. Don't let his cute little smile fool you, and I assure you that he is plotting his next move, whenever he flashes that smile. Fionn, not Darcy.
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Holiday Season
December 19, 2008
Christmas is almost upon us and that means family, shopping, drinking, resting, eating, drinking, sleeping and shoveling the drive way. As you might have noticed, all of these things have reduced my posting frequency. I have a bunch of stuff in the "pipeline" and hopefully during the Christmas holiday I'll get some stuff posted. No promises though, I might just decide to catch up on a years worth of missing sleep. At the very least, to keep you entertained, I'll try to post some drink newspaper clips from the 1800's. Here's one about "creating a demand" which seems rather relevant in today's competitive spirit market.
Sammy Hagar on Tequila Part 2
November 22, 2008
This is the second part of the Drinksville video interview with Sammy Hagar. In this part, Hagar makes some good points about the salt and lime ritual and more importantly, the idea of clearing ones palate with salt before enjoying a good tequila. He also makes some really good points about using citrus fruit and proper serving temperature of tequila.
Sammy Hagar on Tequila Part 1
November 21, 2008
Over the past few years 100% Agave tequila has become extremely popular and most would would agree “trendy”. Sammy Hagar has been in the 100% Agave business since the mid 1990’s. Hagar created Cabo Wabo Tequila to serve patrons at his Cabo Wabo Cantina in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. He then began to distribute it in 1999 and in 2006 it was the #2 selling premium tequila in the US. Here is Part 1 of an interview with Sammy Hagar on tequila, by Graham Duncan of Drinksville.
