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Remember the Pepsi Challenge, back in the 80s? When people would be offered a blind taste test to see which they liked better between Pepsi and Coke? We just had the opportunity to do one that was way, way better than soft drinks. The folks at Chivas sent us a bottle each of their Chivas Regal 18...
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We're going to go on the record and say we're not exactly sure why you would need a mitten with a koozie in it. We're pretty sure the mitten itself keeps your hand warm against the chilliness of your drink (and the elements) and the cold air that necessitates the mittens would keep your drink col...
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It's time once again, ladies and gentlemen, for the holiday tradition that is the Liquor Snob Holiday Gift guide. If you're wondering what to buy for the boozer, sot, or lush of your life, fret no more, because we're gonna hook you up. This year we're changing the format a bit to include some hot...
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We've spent significantly more time searching for one than the other, but this book is right up your alley if you're interested in either, or just a fascinating history. Don't be afraid to take this bad boy to your local and pull up a stool...you may end up discussing the book with your fellow pa...
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Some one sent us this video thinking we might be interested in it, probably because the question "What do you think about organic vodka?" is asked during the video. We can't, however, figure out what it has to do with organic vodka. We can't figure out what it has to do with being entertaining, f...
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Akvinta VodkaTriple-distilled organic super-premium vodka80 Proof (40% ABV)Review Sample Supplied By: Avkinta VodkaTypical Price: About $40Available in: New York, New Jersey, CaliforniaThe Look: The Akvinta bottle is pretty striking, shot through with crimson and gold on the label and a cool litt...
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It's fall, and apparently that means we've more reviews to do. While we're (finally) digging through our backlog of tastings and reviews to write up, the FedEx men have been busy the last few days bringing us all sorts of goodies. Below is what we've gotten lately, most of which we've already tas...
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Cruzan Single Barrel Estate RumDark St. Croix Rum80 Proof (40% ABV)Website: CruzanRum.comTypical Price: Around $30Available online at Internet Wines & SpiritsThe Look: The bottle is tall and slender with black and gold labeling, getting away from an island party vibe to something a little more cl...
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Brand/Name: Canadian Club Classic 12 Blended Whisky80 Proof (40% ABV)Website: CanadianClubWhisky.comTypical Price: Around $25Available online at Internet Wines & SpiritsThe Look: A squat and flat-shouldered bottle; the black and white accents on the label give it a classic look.The Nose: Whiffs o...
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We have a little game we play with a certain set of long distance friends called Dial-A-Shot. Everyone is at a bar, though in separate cities. A phone call is made, and synchronized drink shooting is performed. Usually it's straight booze, but sometimes we like to mix it up. That's where the iSho...
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Our man DKF has been in his secret lab again, flogging the cocktails, and he's come up with one that really caught our attention. We love both Buffalo Trace bourbon and Domaine de Canton ginger liqueur - they're fucking delicious. Check out what happens when you mix them up in one glass and add s...
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Today was a good day at the Liquor Snob offices, as shown by the fact the FedEx guy showed up with a bottle of Beefeater 24 gin. We've heard many a good thing about this spirit, with its 24 hour marriage of gin and various exotic teas. It also boasts multiple citruses, licorice, and your standard...
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We got a pleasant surprise in the mail yesterday, in the form of a bottle of Akvinta Vodka, a brand we hadn't heard of before, but bills itself as the world's "first luxury Mediterranean vodka." The stuff is made of Italian wheat and Dalmatian water, and is triple-distilled and filtered through b...
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We've been excited to try out the Vinturi Aerator, especially considering the fact we'd never given much thought to decanting white wine, or even letting it "breathe" as we might a red. When we opened the box we were impressed with the heft of the vaguely cylindrical gizmo that greeted us, and we...
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A while back, we introduced you to the McNuggetini, an assplodingly horrible idea for a cocktail. "But wait," you're probably saying to yourself. "I remember this McNuggetini story, but I ignored it since it was not in video form!" Fret not, dear readers, for we offer you the McNuggetini in full,...
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Our enrollment in the Bar Smarts Wired course has gotten us thinking a lot more about the parts of a drink that we usually didn't pay much attention to. An example? The garnish. We historically thought of garnish as something to toss on the cocktail napkin so it doesn't get in the way of your dri...
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It might surprise people to hear the Liquor Snobs have been a bit late to the elderflower liqueur party. St. Germain has been the belle of the ball for quite a while now, but we never got into it too much due to a sweetness that we found borderline overbearing. Yeah, we know it's meant to be used...
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It appears Jamieson brewery's clever ad campaign about dwarves is going to climb up and bite them on their collective Aussie asses, which we think is a shame. The image (above) is a pretty damned funny twist on the Snow White story, especially when paired with the "Anything but sweet" tagline, in...
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This dude gave himself the ultimate physical challenge by getting flailing-ass drunk and attempting to buy beer. Our favorite part was when he fell over the first time and couldn't get up, but refused to remove his hand from the 12 pack to extricate himself. Favorite moment too is when he juuuuus...
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Our friends down at our favorite local bar, the Three Penny Taproom, have shown us they're about more than just great beer - they know their spirits too. That's why we were excited when they showed us a new line of bitters they'd found out about - Urban Moonshine. Located just north of us in Burl...
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You'd be surprised how useful these little angled measuring cups are when you're making cocktails - your liquids are easier to see, for one thing. It's also nice to have a few lying around, which is why we got the three pack of plastic ones. These bad boys hold up to a quarter cup and are marked ...
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For some of us, tapping a keg is second nature thanks to more keg purchases than we'd like to count. Not everyone has been practicing for so long, however, and there are certain situations where you can save the day by being the one who knows how to tap a keg without out overpumping it and causin...
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We're pretty impressed with this graph of beer consumption by country - especially the format of partially-filled pilsener glasses. The country list is by no means complete - a commenter points out there are some hard-drinking European countries absent from the list - but it does our hearts good ...
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We've been on a wine kick lately, and we recently got an email about a product that intrigues us quite a bit. A while back, we wrote about the Vinturi Wine Aerator for red wine, which we called "scuba gear for your wine." Little did we know you can also get an aerator for white wine - we're winos...
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We've just caught wind of a new Margarita-aping juicebox that has an interesting twist. Instead of distilled spirits filling the booze portion of the proceedings, they're slightly lower-test so they can be served by restaurants without spirits licenses. In the words of the company:The mar-GO-rita...
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Liquor Snob Because we want to make some mead, dammit!
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Book: Making Wild Wines and Meads
Liquor Snob Our month in a nutshell. How did we get into this bloody big nutshell!?
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Liquor Snob Monthly Roundup: September 2009
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Get your nerd on with cocktails "hyper-stylized, more reliant on bright colors than real substance, and
are more focused on a bad-ass punch than any kind of artistry." But they sure will send you to drunk town...and diabetic shock.
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Calling All Geeks for Comic Book Cocktails
Liquor Snob We were good little boys and girls, and the day is finally here. Check out our liveblog of the event. Probably not very much there you don't know, but we had a great time.
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Liveblog: Johnnie Walker Art of Blending Webinar
Liquor Snob Finally signed up for the BarSmarts course...I can't wait to check it out. Plus they're sending me bar tools? Check plus.
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BarSmarts Wired: Professional Bartender Training Online
