Author: Matt Pietrek

Ganymede Cocktail, Jason Alexander, Tacoma Cabana

Lunar Tiki: The Ganymede Cocktail

Recently I visited Jason Alexander at the Tacoma Cabana – a frequent…

A bit of gin history with Tanqueray’s Old Tom gin

Gin is one of those spirits like tequila that invokes strong feelings….

Of Sharks, Monkeys, and Barrels – A Visit to St. George Spirits Distillery

Distillery visits are the Cocktail Wonk’s E-ticket ride. During my recent California…

Going Full Metal Tiki in the San Francisco Bay Area

California has a disproportionately large number of great Tiki bars, which isn’t…

Lost Spirits Distillery continues its streak with Colonial American Inspired Rum

During my recent visit to Lost Spirits, Bryan Davis mentioned this project,…

A Tale Of Six San Francisco Bars

The San Francisco Bay area is a special place for me. I…

The Jungle Bird Goes to War

The Jungle Bird is a relatively recent addition to the Tiki canon,…

Plantation Rum Tasting with Alexandre Gabriel

World-wide rum sales are dominated by a handful of producers–the three goliaths…