Author: mpietrek

When is a Mai Tai Not a Mai Tai?

Crappy cocktail recipes are an occupational hazard of using the internet. I…

general tiki, Recipes

A New Batavia Arrack from By the Dutch – Not What You’d Expect

A welcome outcome from the now decade-long focus on authentic craft cocktails…

Recipes, rum, Rum History, spirit reviews
Glenfiddich Distillery

Touring Speyside’s Glenfiddich Scotch Whisky Distillery

In early 2016, Mrs. Wonk and I trekked across Islay and Speyside…

Distilleries, Scotch whisky
cocktail fire garnish tiki

Stop Setting Your Rum on Fire! Tiki Fire Explained

Rum and fire. They go together like peanut butter and chocolate, or…

Cocktail Technique, general tiki, rum
Bruichladdich pot still

Bruichladdich Distillery – Stepping Back in Time and Into the Future

In early 2016, Mrs. Wonk and I trekked across Islay and Speyside…

Distilleries, Scotch whisky
spirits

It’s a Gas! Preserving Your Expensive Spirits Collection

We all know that the finer things in life require a bit…

home bar tools
rum production

Categorically Flawed: How Rum Categories Hold It Back

Think for a moment about your vehicle. Or if you don’t drive,…

rum
Ball & Biscuit, Indianapolis

A Victory Lap Around Indy’s Craft Cocktail Scene at Mixture 2016

In any city worth its cocktails, there’s at least one or more…

Bars, Events