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Spirits

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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One Man's Encounter with Baijiu

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One Man's Encounter with Baijiu

By far the weirdest spirit I’ve had maybe ever. Let’s learn a little about what Baijiu is and some of the remarkably funky tastes it has in store for unsuspecting drinkers.

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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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Why Aren't Sipping Rums More of a Thing?

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Why Aren't Sipping Rums More of a Thing?

Scotch, bourbon, and cognac all have their place on the pedestal. Rum has been dragging its heels. Let's explore why that might be.

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Our Take on Flavored Spirits

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Our Take on Flavored Spirits

Flavored spirits are popular, but you're not going to find too much written about them here. The short answer is that most of them are terrible, but a longer answer lurks inside.

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