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Madison Craft Beer Week 2013
ByBooze Wire April 30, 2013

The third annual Madison Craft Beer Week hosts more than 100 events celebrating craft beer in and around Madison, Wisconsin.

Madison Craft Beer Week runs from Friday May 3 through Sunday May 12, 2013 and features a wide variety of events highlighting Dane County’s vibrant craft beer culture. MCBW 2013 will feature beer dinners, festivals, rare bottle tastings, cheese pairings, brewery tours, classes, movies, Friday Fish Fries, and more – there is truly something for … Read more

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The Perfect Drink For Every Occasion – Literary Monday
ByRachel Halpren April 29, 2013April 29, 2013

If you are always looking for the perfect drink for any occasion, then this little book is the one for you. In The Perfect Drink For Every Occasion, the author will help you find drinks to help with the problems in your life, drinks that will impress a myriad of people and drinks for major life events. I was particularly fond of the categories entitled Marriage, Second Marriage and Third Marriage and Up. For the … Read more

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Highland Park Loki Single Malt Scotch Whisky Review
ByJonas Halpren April 25, 2013April 29, 2013

Loki, is the second bottling in Highland Park’s Valhalla series. This limited edition single malt scotch is named for Loki, the Norse God of mischief or fire or both. He may not even be a full God, his status has been debated for many years. He is also a shape-shifter, for all you True Blood fans. What does this have to do with Whisky?

Gerry Tosh, Global Marketing Manager, says,

“While everyone will recognize … Read more

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Mama Walker’s Breakfast Inspired Liqueurs Review
ByRachel Halpren April 24, 2013April 24, 2013

New from Pernod Ricard comes Mama Walker’s, a new line of breakfast inspired liqueurs.

“Mama Walker’s delights with home-style, made-from scratch goodness in flavors consumers want,” said Juli Falkoff, Brand Director for Mama Walker’s, Pernod Ricard USA. “Breakfast isn’t just for breakfast anymore. Consumers are more and more adventurous, seeking flavors across a variety of categories,” Falkoff added. “Comfort food, sweet & savory flavor combinations and retro-inspired flavors are among three of the hottest trends … Read more

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Making Sense of Wine – Literary Monday
ByRachel Halpren April 22, 2013April 24, 2013

Matt Kramer is a nationally renowned wine writer who has been writing and teaching people about wine since 1976. He brings an incredible amount of experience and expertise to the subject. In his first book Making Sense of Wine, Mr. Kramer puts this knowledge to good use. He covers a wide array of topics from how wine is made, stored and consumed. The information contained in these chapters is invaluable, regardless of whether you are … Read more

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Doolittle Raiders to Enjoy 1896 Hennessy Cognac
ByRachel Halpren April 18, 2013April 18, 2013

We recently read about the final reunion of the Doolittle Raiders who were celebrating the 71st anniversary of their attack on Japan. The Doolittle Raiders were 80 brave men who launched an attack on mainland Japan from an aircraft carrier in retaliation for Japan’s attack on Pearl Harbor. Not only did these brave men lift the spirit of a nation recovering from Pearl Harbor, they managed to survive a virtual suicide mission. Launching from an … Read more

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Shellback Silver Rum Review
ByJonas Halpren April 18, 2013April 17, 2013

Shellback Rum is a new offering from Grande Antilles Cane Spirits (Gallo).

A mid-range offering, Shellback Silver and Spiced versions. Made at the famed West Indies Rum Distillery in Barbados, Shellback Silver Rum is made using a combination of pot and column still distillates that are then blended together. The resulting rum, is smooth and fruity. It makes a killer base for rum punch.

Appearance: Clear with viscus legs

Nose: Clean, youthful with medium notes … Read more

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Shellback Spiced Rum Review
ByJonas Halpren April 17, 2013April 17, 2013

New on the rum scene is Shellback Rum from the folks in Modesto, Grande Antilles Cane Spirits (Gallo). No, it is not produced in Modesto, the rum is made at the famed West Indies Rum Distillery in Barbados.

A mid-range offering, Shellback comes in both Silver and Spiced versions. Shellback Spiced is made in a combo of pot and column stills and then aged 12 months in former Bourbon barrels.

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Harry’s ABC of Mixing Cocktails – Literary Monday
ByRachel Halpren April 15, 2013April 17, 2013

Many, many moons ago, and not too long after we started DOTW (and before the recent cocktail revolution), we made a journey to Paris. We were excited to try the Bar Hemingway at the Ritz (where we were turned away for not being dressed nice enough) and even more excited to try Harry’s Bar. I am a huge fan of the Sidecar. I have written many times of my love for that drink. It has … Read more

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Ice Balls and Free Scotch with The Macallan
ByJonas Halpren April 12, 2013April 12, 2013

The Macallan brought their road show to SF this week with loads of their amazing single malt scotch and ice balls! If you see this guy around town this weekend, make sure to have him buy you a few fingers of Macallan.

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