Editorial response to Shelton Brothers Importers
The law exempting NYS brewers from certain beer taxes was encouraging growth in that market. It can’t be denied. The loss of the exemption will hurt that growth. We don’t think we’re being emotionally fraught by pointing this out.
Tom and Jerry
*Tom and Jerry*? As in the cat and mouse? Fervere makes a classic drink that is so old, depression-era writers called it ancient. Not quite an eggnog, this warm drink is a treat for anyone who dares make it.
Bottle Fund Update—Absinthe Acheived!
Thanks to a generous donation from Auntee, we have completed the bottle fund for Pernod Absinthe, or as the Pernod bottle says, Aux Plantes d’Absinthe Supérieure, which if my pidgin French is correct is something like “with the greater wormwood…
Upcoming announcements
Our publisher, Jon Russell, has something he wants to say, and he’ll be posting something shortly. Also, we have a very special essay by one of our favorite journalists. Melba has a wonderful essay about drinking a Corkscrew (the cocktail,…
Bottle Fund Shout Out
Thanks to the Harlequin for her recent generous donation to the bottle fund. It’s been slow going, but we’ll get there eventually! Only $49 to go.