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: Spirits
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. 135
Last week, I started the latest unit of study for my WSET Diploma . . . Spirits of the World. I walked into the classroom,
The Old Fashioned, Refashioned
I spent the better part of my day researching the history of the Cognac trade in the 16th century. And as much as I love
Cin Cin, Cinzano!
The highly recognizable Italian brand, Cinzano, has been making vermouth for over 250 years — longer than the United States has been a country. In 1757,
Comfort, Joy . . . and Nog
Today is Christmas Eve . . . but it’s also National Eggnog Day. Yep, that’s a real thing. I only crave eggnog once a year, and
The Armchair Sommelier 