Watch This Wine: Viognier is In Vogue
It wasn’t until I’d polished of my bottle of Route Du Sud Viognier that I thought, “Damn, I should really drink more of this stuff.” My next thought was “Damn! Everyone should drink more of this stuff!” I’m of course referring to the varietal known as…
Bud Light VS. Coors Light: What’s the Worst Light Beer?
I know it’s been on your mind. Deep down, every time you see a can of light beer cracked open and (probably) shotgunned, you wonder if it’s the worst light beer out there. Well, I tried two particularly bad ones to determine which was worse,…
Bulleit Bourbon is Worth a Shot
The first time I was introduced to Bulleit Bourbon, it was described to me as the “go-to, bar standard for bourbon in most of the United States.” Whether this was meant as a flattering compliment or damning criticism is hard to determine, but one thing…
Revolution Red is the Perfect Party Wine
Smoth’s Rating: PartyTime/10 I’m not sure if the vintner of Revolution Red would find my assessment of his/her wine flattering or insulting, but regardless here it goes — Revolution Red is a straight up party wine, as appropriate for a red Solo cup as for a crystal glass. But…
Head to Head (to head): Session Pale Ale Stand-off
Like a bolt of low-ABV lightning, session pale ales have struck the hearts and minds brewers and drinkers alike. Perhaps in response to towering alcohol percentages and crippling bitterness, a wave of highly drinkable session pale ales have become available for public consumption. Among these,…
Why I Blog About Booze: My 100th Post
It was two years, 99 posts and 11,000 views ago that I wrote my first blog post about booze. Now, in the triple digits, I’ve taken some time to reflect on what exactly has compelled me to keep writing, and — surprise, surprise — it’s not crippling alcoholism….
Pig’s Nose Blended Scotch: This Little Piggy Went Down Easy
Like many self-proclaimed scotch enthusiasts, I give far more attention to Single Malt’s than I do to blends. Not because Single Malt’s are inherently better (although in my experience they have been), but because if you’re going to drop money on a scotch, you want…
Sipping With Smoth: Visiting Nicholson Ranch Winery in Sonoma
Let’s say you’re vacationing in California. A trip to the vineyards of Napa and Sonoma is basically a foregone conclusion, so the only real question is, “Where do I go to drink some damn good wine?” Let me help you out with one solid tip:…
Behind the Beer: Arch Brewing is Setting Up Shop in Newmarket
My relationship with Arch Brewing began like so many do these days – with a tweet. As I was perusing Twitter, I came across a new brewery announcing it was setting up a location in Newmarket (which is essentially my hometown.) A couple of years ago,…
Glenmorangie 10 ‘The Original’: My Mom’s Scotch
Smoth’s Rating: 7.8/10 (Mom’s Rating: 11/10) No matter what I drink, or how my palate evolves, I will always remember Glenmorangie 10 ‘The Original’, because it is my Mom’s scotch, and the first scotch I ever liked. It’s not the best I’ve ever had, nor…