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NYC Hidden Gem: The Back Room

NYC Hidden Gem: The Back Room
I pretty much never go out at this stage in the game, so when I do I’m always happy to have a good experience, or least find a cool spot. On Saturday night I was introduced to a true NYC Gem by my brother-in-law, and it wound up being one of the coolest places I’ve ever been to. The place...

Beer Journal

Beer Journal
If you love beer like I do, but are even more serious about keeping track of your finds then here is the journal for you. The 33 Bottles of Beer Journal allows you to record the various brews you find, with sections to comment on things like the beer’s name, brewer, rating, serving type (draft,...

You Ol’ sailor, you!

You Ol’ sailor, you!
If you like to drink, and somehow like things with a nautical theme, then check out the Portside Flask. Inspired by a boat’s porthole, the flask holds up to 4 oz. of your favorite hooch, and is made from stainless steel, with a screw off top for when the boat’s a rockin’. Buy one...

Screw Wall St!

Screw Wall St!
Whether you have already been screwed by Wall St., or you just feel that way in general, how fitting is it to have a reminder of why you need to open a bottle of wine in the first place? The good news is, the corkscrew is only $14.99. I’m sure you can still afford that. Pick one up here. Source:...

Scotch Recommendation: Lagavulin 16

Scotch Recommendation: Lagavulin 16
For the past few weeks, a friend of mine has been raving a single malt scotch that I “just had to try.” I am by no means a connoisseur when it comes to Scotch, but I do enjoy a fine glass of single malt from time to time. I’ve done the various Scotch/Shiskey blends like Johnnie Walker...

Here Boy!

Here Boy!
I once saw something on TV where a guy tied a towel around the handle of his fridge, so his dog could open it with his mouth, then go in the fridge and get him a beer. If you have a dog, and can pull this trick off, then this is the collar you need. Actually, as long as you can get your dog to come...

Dear Kabbalists,

Dear Kabbalists,
I’m really getting tired of your propaganda.  You take things that already exist, repackage them, and then market them as something special.  Since your relgion “organization” is based in Jewish mysticism, which is based in Judaism, and I am Jewish, you are making us look weirder...

Buy this for me!

Buy this for me!
Hannukah is on and poppin’, and it’s about time for someone to get me something nice! Often considered some of the world’s best scotch, Johnnie Walker is now offering bottles of their best blend, afectionately known as “Blue Label,” with personalized engraving. The 750...

What was I drinking again?

What was I drinking again?
For those of you that like to knock ‘em back in mass quantities, and often can’t remember what it was you were drinking, these are for you. For a measly $8 you could be the hero for all of your alcoholic friends. This swizzle stick/ice cube combo is available here, and will make you the...

90 second beer cooler

90 second beer cooler
Nothing is worse than buying a 6 pack off the shelf and then wanting to drink one when you get home, but then having to wait for the beer to chill. I myself will generally throw it in the freezer for about 10-15 mins, but I forget on occasion, and that causes a big mess and a wasted beer. Now available...

Healthy for 4 days

Healthy for 4 days
Every year for Thanksgiving, I take a trip to Northern California, where most of my family has migrated. Though the real purpose of the trip is for all of us to hang out, which is an unfortunate rarity in our adult lives, the majority of our activities are scheduled around meals. Basically what this...

Gifts for your alcoholic friends

Gifts for your alcoholic friends
Let’s face it, there’s no better gift than alcohol. We all want a nicely stocked cabinet, but liquor is so expensive now-a-days. So here are a few gifts you can give your friends who “like that drink.” Patron 4-bottle gift set Patron seems to be the Tequilla de jour, so why...

Glenfiddich 50 Year old Scotch

Glenfiddich 50 Year old Scotch
Now I love a good single malt on occasion (remember the great Greg Nice who once said “too much of anything makes you an addict“), but I can’t say that my knowledge is vast on the subject of fine Scotch-Whiskey. One thing I do know is that a 50 year old single malt is not something...
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