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What Was Taken, and What Remains

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What Was Taken, and What Remains

Cutting to the chase: I’m fine, physically. The rest of the story is being written one day at a time.

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On a serious note...

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On a serious note...

Let's not forget that too much of this stuff is bad for us. We all get to set our own limits, but it was troubling to be reminded recently that some have no limits at all.

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Evaluating Totally Weird Stuff

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Evaluating Totally Weird Stuff

I don’t think I’m important enough to matter, but there are times where I really don’t want to play Kingmaker and cast a bolt of judgment from a place of ignorance.

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Does anyone like Champagne?

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Does anyone like Champagne?

Another New Year’s Eve has come and gone. Drink-wise, are we going to do it the same way in another 12 months?

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Let's Talk Jägermeister

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Let's Talk Jägermeister

Sure, it’s known as an obnoxious party liquor for frat boys and metalheads. But it wasn’t always that way!

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What's the Cost of a Number?

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What's the Cost of a Number?

R. Kelly once said that age was just a number. Surprise: that mindset didn’t work out for him so well!

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Does Packaging Matter?

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Does Packaging Matter?

Would the world be better if we could just buy the stuff we like without all of the bells and whistles? Today, we dig into whether that super fancy bottle brings anything to the experience. (Spoiler: I think it does.)

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My Sister's Drinks are Depressing

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My Sister's Drinks are Depressing

So, I love my sister, but I swear to god we need to have an intervention where we teach her how to combine cocktail staples according to known recipes. Click to learn about her crimes.

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In Praise of the "Give No Shits" Bottle

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In Praise of the "Give No Shits" Bottle

You might have heard me mention this from time to time in other reviews. After some thought, I figured the term deserved some additional explanation and examination.

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Classic Cocktails: The Sidecar

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Classic Cocktails: The Sidecar

You wouldn’t believe how unforgiving a three-ingredient cocktail can be to make. However, the sidecar is worth experimenting with: not only is it tasty, but it’s a great teacher. Let’s learn from my mistakes.

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In Praise of Odd Flavors

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In Praise of Odd Flavors

You might’ve seen a tasting note on the side of a bottle (or even here on this site) and thought, “Boy, that’s weird.” I’ll make the case for why weird stuff can be enjoyable.

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Moving Beyond the Standards

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Moving Beyond the Standards

Ever been at a point where the more you try, the less you seem to know? If you’re bored with what you’re drinking, I might have some insight. (Bourbon drinkers, click here.)

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The Problem with Standards

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The Problem with Standards

Standardization often results in beloved products no stranger to the shelf. That said, it’s not all sunshine and roses.

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Summer Means Beer

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Summer Means Beer

I don't cover beer and wine much on this site, but every now and again rules should be broken. On a hot day, there's simply nothing better.

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The Allure of Bourbon

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The Allure of Bourbon

Bourbon seems like something we should all like. I spent some time thinking about the particulars of that statement.

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