I hadn’t heard of Industry City Distillery until I happened upon an article on the Brooklyn Daily Eagle. I can’t say I know a lot about distilling vodka, but I’ve never heard it being made quite like Industry City Distillery is doing it. They’re using a lot of chemistry to do some very interesting things. This is the science fiction type of distilling that you’d expect in the 21st century. If their website is to
According to USA Today, Beam, maker of Jim Beam, purchased Pinnacle Vodka (and Calico Jack rum) for $605 million in cash. Pinnacle, especially the whipped cream flavor, has been massively popular if the discussions on VodkaBuzz have any bearing on reality, so it’s no surprise that the bourbon maker would want to snatch up the brand. Beam says the acquisition should boost shares between 5 and 10 cents. I doubt we’ll be seeing a bourbon
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Hot on the heels of Dan Benjamin and Merlin Mann announcing that they will have a custom Amy’s Ice Cream combo called Bulk Bag, Austinist has the *ahem* scoop about a White Russian flavored tribute Tito’s Handmade Vodka founder Tito Beveridge (and the cult classic The Big Lebowski) called The Dude. The kick-off event is “a few weeks away”, but there will be an event on May 30th at 5:00 PM in the Burnet Road
According to an LA Weekly blog post by Clarissa Wei, studies show that intoxication makes people smarter. Or, more correctly put by cognitive psychologist Jennifer Wiley, “Innovation may happen when people are not so focused.” I’ve definitely had my share of vodka fueled innovations (like the site you’re reading now), but I’ve also noticed that I’m more creative when I’m tired. I think the same principle applies. That said, you make a sacrifice with this
Back in August, 2011, The Weekly Standard published an article called the Vodka Nation by Victorino Matus. It’s an ambitious piece of journalism that covers the rise of vodka in America, including several detailed accounts of particular brands attempts to corner the market. Absolut’s ad campaigns as well as Sidney Frank’s invention of Grey Goose are interesting highlights. The article also covers the effect of celebrity endorsment on a vodka brand. Vodka Nation is quite
BevShots takes close up photos of various alcohols to make art. My friend Jeremy sent me this link a long time ago. You might have seen it by now, but it’s still neat.
In my National Cranberry review, I tried to make a cosmo with the 24% ABV liqueur made from cognac, vodka, and cranberry. Admittedly, I did a poor job with the liqueur. I put National Cranberry aside for another day. Recently, I decided to revisit the liqueur. A reader going by Afergi left a comment on the review that suggested mixing with club soda and a lime for a nice summer drink. Unfortunately, the day I
I saw a great comment on how to make a good martini from Taffyg2003, posted as a reply to a question era_02_1983 asked on the 360 review. Since I’m not a martini drinker and I rarely talk about martinis, I thought Taffyg2003’s comments would be helpful to everyone. So, I’m cross-posting his thoughts below for everyone to read. To answer your question regarding how to make and taste a martini, I will start with a