Blew out my flip flop
As a young couple in central Florida, my eventual wife and I engaged in a somewhat unusual form of courtship. We spent a lot of time fishing – with her mother. There…
Trouble in Tasmania
As regular readers (or anyone involved in distilling anything that needs to be aged) already know, the hooch business has a bit of a cash-flow problem. Startup costs are substantial.…
Psst. Can you keep a secret?
One of the fun things about talking with smaller companies in the spirits industry is that they’re often very open. It is a very welcoming community – filled with individuals who,…
Passing the Test
A couple of weeks ago, I had the chance to take the exam for the Wine & Spirit Education Trust Level 2 Award in Spirits. The exam followed a two-day intensive class that…
Limbo
At the American Craft Spirits Association annual convention this past week, I had the pleasure of attending a presentation by senior TTB staffers. The presentation included discussion of current regulatory…
Agony of de-FET
I’m in Nashville this week, attending the annual convention of the American Craft Spirits Association. It is a great event, filled with informative classes, a plethora of booths for vendors…
Pellucidity
Today is International Scotch Day. This is of course more a Diageo marketing exercise than anything else. But still, it is an opportunity to enjoy Scotland’s most famous export. And…
Deception
Recently, I was asked by the good folks at The Whiskey Reviewer to provide a few thoughts on the ongoing lawsuit involving Old Charter Bourbon. Essentially, the case boils down to…
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