At the LARB, Scott Korb interviews Rosie Schaap, who offers up a theory that bars and churches are both a kind of “sanctified space.” To get more insight, you could also check out her Rumpus interview, or even go watch her mix cocktails (above) with Kurt Andersen of NPR. (You could also just go buy her book.)
As promised, here is Part Two of my recap of a recent bourbon event at the Filson Historical Society. After Michael Veach led us through tastings of three vintage bourbons, the Hendersons of Louisville Distilling Co. shared some samples of their Angel’s Envy and Angel’s Envy Cask…
One of the photos that accompanies my new story in the New York Times, “Pigeons, a Darwin Favorite, Carry New Clues to Evolution” (Photo by Robert Clark/Institute)
Johnny Drum Private Stock
101 proof
Aroma: Very sweet. Caramel, light oak - and banana. Yes, banana.
Taste: Nice complexity. Sweetness at first, then a wave of spice - cinnamon and nutmeg - along with a minty fire that will last into the finish, which is long and bold.
Verdict: This…
We are finally having a spot of winter-appropriate weather here in Kentucky, including some sleet earlier this week, which got me to thinking about ice. Sometimes, ice is bad - when it coats your steps, for instance. Sometimes, ice is good. It can keep your drink cold, for instance. But that…
Love it…and the bottle of Town Branch. A new favorite.
Clay will fill you in properly, but must give a shout out to a fantastic whiskey at our tasting last night. Gorgeous, smooth, juicy, and filled with spice. It jumps to the top ten in value, too. Jefferson’s Straight Rye Whiskey, Aged 10 Years. 100% Rye, 94 proof. George Scott
Risen weighs in on Jeff 18 over at Mash Notes. An amazing pour of whiskey.
Clay Risen is blogging all things American whiskey over at Mash Notes.
I want to thank everyone who entered the Bourbon Babe Birthday Contest - and, indeed, everyone who takes the time to read this blog. But there could be only two winners, and after a random draw from all entries, they were:
Tim Rozmus (@timrozmus), from the Twitterverse, who receives the Just…
Thanks, for the sweet prize!
Another great blog post at the excellent K&L site by David Driscoll.
http://spiritsjournal.klwines.com/klwinescom-spirits-blog/2012/7/19/the-ndp-dilemma.html
