My WSET Diploma Spirits exam is officially in the books. Five exams down, ONE to go!! But, my remaining unit is the BIG one —
Category: Aperitifs & Digestifs
WSET Spirits Class (Week 2): The Good, the Bad, and the Undrinkable
This was Week 2 of my WSET Spirits class. We talked about brandy and bitters, and officially entered the realm of the obscure. Bitters are
Wine, Words & Wednesday, No. 79
Today’s words come to us from America’s first President, George Washington. I grew up just a stone’s throw from Mount Vernon, George’s home and estate.
MWWC #14: A Digestif Tradition (aka, someone please put out the fire in my esophagus) *
“The human soul can always use a new tradition. Sometimes we require them.” (Pat Conroy, The Lords of Discipline). My husband’s grandfather lives in a small
Vin Nouveau: La Première Partie
This is part one in a four-part series of new-to-me French wine regions, brought to you by the Tour de France. Now that the World
Accidentally Delicious: Bourbon & Roasted Marshmallows
I just had the happiest of accidents! Every once in a while I stumble upon a wine (or general booze) pairing that’s not just good
