by Bob Lipinski | Apr 25, 2025 | Spirits
By Bob Lipinski The word julep can be traced back over 600 years and stems from the Arabic julab or Persian jul-ab, meaning “rosewater.” The term has been referenced in English literature as early as 1400, originally referring to “a syrup composed solely of water and...
by Bob Lipinski | Mar 25, 2024 | Spirits, Wine
By Bob Lipinski “To offer wine is the most charming gesture of hospitality, and a host brings out for his guests the finest he has. Whether there are four wines or one, the gesture is the same.” (Alexis Lichine, 1913-1989, wine writer and winery owner) As an author...
by Bob Lipinski | Dec 1, 2023 | Cooking & Food, Spirits
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....
by B0bLip_admin | Feb 13, 2019 | Spirits
By Bob Lipinski What is Bourbon Whiskey? A distinctive whiskey of Kentucky (mainly) made from a grain mixture of a minimum of 51 percent corn (there is no upper limit); distilled twice at no higher than 160-proof. It is put into new, charred oak barrels (as of 1938)...
Bob Lipinski, author of 10 books; writes, consults, and conducts training seminars on Wine, Spirits, and Food and is available for speaking engagements.
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