To many, mezcal is tequila’s rotgut cousin, a wild, unregulated spirit from the “Wild West” of Mexican distilling, harsh enough to strip paint and super smoky like an ashtray. To others, mezcal is one of the most complex, desirable, and sippable liquors in existence. Of course, there are mass-market and cheap mezcals that deserve to … Read more
Taste of Home ran an article that is sure to delight many of us ’80s kids: Slice soda is making a comeback! The headline proclaimed “This vintage soda is making a comeback and ’80s kids are freaking out.” Another headline proclaims “This Cult 90s Soda is Officially Coming Back.” Well, if you heard about this, you … Read more
Forget what you think you know about absinthe. It won’t trigger hallucinations, it won’t drive you mad, and it certainly doesn’t taste like jelly beans doused in cough syrup. Absinthe is a potent, anise-flavored botanical spirit historically derived from wormwood, fennel, and green anise. This notorious spirit was once the most popular drink in 19th-century … Read more
Despite one of the most persistent urban legends in the spirit world, there is no worm in tequila. In fact, official Mexican government regulations (NOM) strictly prohibit adding insects or larvae to any bottle labeled as tequila. Even with mezcal, where adding a larva is legally permitted, you are extremely unlikely to find a bottle … Read more
Slurpee vs. ICEE, it’s the age-old debate. Despite the well-documented history of the Slurpee, there are two types of people: Those who despise 7-Eleven, condemning it as an example of capitalism gone wrong, right up there with Walmart, and those who live by it, subsisting on microwave burritos and Big Gulps. The purists who love … Read more
Drambuie is a Scottish liqueur. Developed in 1745, it is made with a fine aged Scottish malt whiskey to which a blend of heather honey and a secret collection of herbs and spices is added. The recipe is closely guarded to this day and, according to the company, only a few people actually know it. … Read more