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Brady Weise at the 1886 Bar 2-year anniversary

The Malt Family of Cocktails: The Four Elements of Beer

By thirstyinla On May 6, 2013 · 2 Comments · In Stories
In this first of a series, malt family cocktail maestro Brady Weise discusses the four elements of beer, and how they can be used to their greatest advantage in craft cocktails.
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A Letter from Zahra Bates

By thirstyinla On July 1, 2012 · 6 Comments · In Events
In this guest post, Zahra Bates shares her thoughts on Art Beyond the Glass as well as some of her favorite photos from the event.
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Get It If You Can: Jefferson’s Presidential Select 17 Year Old Bourbon

By mixpoursip On May 17, 2011 · 2 Comments · In Reviews
Jefferson’s Presidential Select 17 Year Old, 1991 expression is a remarkable whiskey that will appeal to aficionados of quality bourbon but also to those who possess a love and knowledge of vintage single malts, particularly of Speyside single malts.
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Bigfoot Lodge West Steps It Up with New Cocktail and Whiskey Menus

By michaelscot On August 29, 2010 · Add Comment · In Events, Reviews, Tastings
Good friend and fellow imbiber Scot checks out the newly expanded cocktail menu and whiskey selection at Bigfoot Lodge West.
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Balblair Single Malt Scotch – US Launch

By dylanho On May 25, 2010 · Add Comment · In Events, Reviews, Tastings
In this guest post, Dylan Ho of Eat Drink & Be Merry recaps an exclusive tasting event at The Edison, celebrating the U.S. launch of Balblair Single Malt Scotch.
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