There is much more to Santa Monica than its grandiose pier, sandy beach, and interesting collection of locals. The coastal city sung about by Everclear is not only a nightlife hot spot but home to some of the best eateries in the greater LA region. Whether you're after a full course meal, a venue with killer views, or a relaxed...
Finding a top-quality bottle of tequila under the $100 mark is now a lot simpler in theory, yet a task made more difficult by the number of quality expressions now on offer. Once upon a time, you may have found a few Anejo (aged) tequilas from the big brands at a $100 price point and not much else. In contemporary...
Learning about bourbon is a lot of fun. If you have just commenced your journey into bourbon tasting and education, starting with different types of highly regarded expressions is a natural part of the learning process. Bourbon is the most famous American whiskey, but there are some rules to its production. At least a 51% corn mash bill stored in...
Many people love their whiskey a little below room temperature. The age-old method has always been to grab a couple of ice cubes and have a whiskey on the rocks. It gives you that cooling effect while opening up the taste. But in the last few years, whiskey stones have come onto the market and changed the game. You can...
Tequila is the market-moving spirit of 2021. Development in ultra-premium tequila rivals seltzer for becoming the largest growth area for spirits. Everyday tequila remains popular, while craft expressions are being distilled under clear direction from the Mexican government to increase quality, depth of flavor, and personality. How you like to drink tequila often determines the type of spirit you wish...
The UK has been a tourism mainstay for decades, and despite a lull due to the pandemic, the nation is getting ready to make a comeback in terms of remaining at the top of most traveler’s bucket lists. To help move things in the right direction, we’re “Minding the Gap” with an easy-breezy list of recommendations to help any traveler...
Much like the popularity of Japanese whisky, beer brewing in Japan is a serious pastime. Big Japanese beer brands are popular for easy drinking. Most of their commercial lagers are around 5% Alcohol By Volume (ABV) and are quality-made products crafted from barley, malt, and even rice. Their flagship regular beer market has been joined in recent years by a...
I lived in Japan for nearly two years between 2004 - 2005 teaching English to kids as young as two and adults as old as 82. It was one of the coolest experiences I've had as a traveler and explorer of curious things. My fondest memories often involved gathering after work at a local izakaya (Japanese restaurant and bar), ordering...
Zoom parties have become a great way for people to stay connected amongst the damage being wrought by COVID-19. They've also spawned epic drinking games allowing you to put the Beer Pong and King's Cup away for a bit to focus on making movie night a little extra exciting - without turning it into a solo binge drinking cringefest. Crafting...
Drinking shots can be great fun. If consumed in moderation and deployed with common sense (I know, this can be very difficult once you get rolling), alcohol shots can make a good evening great, turn a cold night warm, or make a movie more interesting. While you can go old school, downing a whiskey shot with a beer chaser, there...
