History of the B-52 Cocktail
It’s a common mistake in histories of the B-52 cocktail to say that it was named after the B-52 bomber, but it was in fact named after the American band, the B-52s.
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Virago Rums Review
Virago Spirits make several spirits and have an outstanding range of award-winning rums including one aged in ruby port casks and another in Pedro Ximenez sherry casks.
Wild Rag Vodka
Wild Rag Vodka from South Texas makes three vodka including a cinnamon-flavored vodka and a vodka distilled from mesquite tree beans.
The Vodka Diaries Book Review
The Vodka Diaries isn’t a book about spirits, but vodka does play a huge role in this 1990s diary by Peace Corps worker Richard Sayette in Russia’s Far East.
Kooper Family Rye Review
Kooper Family Rye is a straight rye whiskey that is a blend of whiskies from Indiana and Tennessee that are then matured in Texas.
NEFT Vodka Review
NEFT Vodka is an award-winning ultra-premium Austrian vodka that comes in a unique barrel-shaped container that replicates an oil barrel.
Aviation Cocktail History and Recipes
The history of the Aviation cocktail goes back to the early 20th century when this mix of gin, lemon juice, maraschino liqueur, and crème de violette was invented in New York.
IZO Mexican Sotol
A new sotol has just been added to the IZO range of Mexican spirits, making it their first non-agave spirit.
Canned Vodka Sodas Review
CANTEEN Spirits make canned vodka sodas with a range of flavors including watermelon, ruby red grapefruit, black cherry, strawberry, and lime.
Zoom Whiskey and Tequila Tastings Online
If you live in Boston, especially around Arlington or Newton, then Arlington Community Education and Newton Community Education offer online whiskey and tequila tastings over Zoom.