Rye- America’s Almost Forgotten Whiskey

Rye- America’s Almost Forgotten Whiskey

By Bob Lipinski “I wish to live to 150 years old, but the day I die, I wish it to be with a cigarette in one hand and a glass of whiskey in the other.” (Ava Gardner, 1922-1990, American actress) Rye, an American whiskey, was the favorite of President George...
Wine & Spirit Holiday Stocking Stuffers

Wine & Spirit Holiday Stocking Stuffers

By Bob Lipinski I am absolutely the best holiday shopper, and everyone loves my gifts! My secret… I do all my shopping in a liquor store (wine shop if you prefer), and it takes less than one hour. Forget those long lines, crowded malls, and roads that resemble parking...
Pairing Whiskey with Food

Pairing Whiskey with Food

By Bob Lipinski “Happiness is having a rare steak, a bottle of whisky, and a dog to eat the rare steak.” (Johnny Carson, 1925-2005, American television host and comedian) Whiskey, a brown-colored distilled spirit, is made in over 50 countries and enjoyed by millions....
The Martini – ‘Shaken, Not Stirred’

The Martini – ‘Shaken, Not Stirred’

By Bob Lipinski The vodka martini was popularized by James Bond movies in which the super spy requested his “vodka martini” be served to him “shaken, not stirred.” “I never have more than one drink before dinner,” said Bond. “But I do like that one to be very large...
Irish Coffee: From Ireland to San Francisco

Irish Coffee: From Ireland to San Francisco

By Bob Lipinski What would March 17, St. Patrick’s Day be without a couple of whiskey laced Irish Coffees? Irish Coffee Like many other drinks whose origins are clouded in mys­tery, Joe Sheridan (1909-1962) introduced Irish coffee in 1942. He was the head chef of a...
Winter Drinks To Warm You Up

Winter Drinks To Warm You Up

By Bob Lipinski When I think of “winter drinks to warm me up,” my thoughts immediately run to sitting in a ski lodge after a day on the slopes watching the snow fall through a large picture window, while snuggled in front of a roaring fire with a warm drink in my...

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