The Manhattan — A Classic Whiskey Cocktail
By Bob Lipinski ‘Too much of anything is bad, but too much of good whiskey is barely enough.’ — Mark Twain When it comes to cocktails, I’m a purist … I like a Manhattan with bitters and a basic one part vermouth to two parts rye or bourbon whiskey. One more thing … I...
Rebellious Wine & Food Pairings
By Bob Lipinski Rebellious wine and food pairings reject traditional rules like “red with meat, white with fish” and encourages experimenting with unusual combinations. These pairings defy expectations and yield creative results, challenging traditional “so-called”...
Chaptalization: 225 Years Old and Still Being Used
By Bob Lipinski Chaptalization is a strictly regulated winemaking technique, originating in France, where sugar is added to the unfermented grape juice (must) to increase the final alcohol content, rather than to make the wine sweet. In certain cool-climate...
What To Know About Canadian Whisky
By Bob Lipinski “Give me a whiskey, ginger ale on the side… and don’t be stingy, baby.” Anna (Greta Garbo, 1905-1990, Anna Christie, 1930) Canadian whisky is a distinctive product of Canada made according to Canadian laws and regulations. In Canada, it is...ABOUT BOB
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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