Strawberry Rhubarb Moonshine
Strawberry Rhubarb Moonshine by Still Fired Distilleries is a 40-proof, un-aged whisky with a natural strawberry sweetness and a tart rhubarb savoriness without added sugar. Recommended by Northern Rose Spirits to be served straight or in cocktails, it’s enjoyable and unique, needing no sugar to enhance its flavor profile.
Havoc Mead Psychopomp
Havoc Mead Psychopomp Sour Cherry Mead Recommended Cherry with a little camphor and earth Not too sweet, not too dry. Funky, astringent fruit. Almost no heat from alcohol No residual heat, sour-cherry flavor lingers 16oz. can. 6.9% ABV. Gluten Free.
Wild Turkey 101 Bourbon
Back when I was a [boychik][boyc] in the rough streets of downtown Bay Shore, I had a bit of a [schtick][scht]. (There will be no more Yiddish in this article, but “Happy New Year” to my Jewish friends.) My deal…
Emperor Norton
One of my favorite oddballs in history is Emperor Norton, neither a real emperor nor Ralph Kramden’s neighbor. His full title was *Norton I, Emperor of the United State and Protector of Mexico*, and his domain was the streets of…
Zafra Master Reserve
There’s something that rum and vodka have in common, and that is they’re almost always consumed in a mixed drink. With vodka, it’s plain to understand—there isn’t much to it. Certainly there are vodkas of higher quality, but we’re talking…
Lagunitas Olde GnarlyWine
What’s with Fervere and barleywines? Yet again, he searches for his favorite.