Author: Tim

We don’t keep a large liquor cabinet and are not big drinkers but we do have our preferences for when we do drink or if we use liquor in a mixed cocktail or cooking. Let’s start with what we use almost exclusively for cooking: wine. Wine does not do it for either of us, but […]

Karen Birmingham is a renowned winemaker recognized for her expertise in crafting exceptional wines in California. With a deep passion for viticulture and oenology, Karen has spent over two decades honing her craft, focusing primarily on sustainable and organic farming practices. She began her career in the wine industry working at various esteemed wineries in […]

Skyy Vodka was launched in 1992 by American entrepreneur Maurice Kanbar in San Francisco, California. Kanbar, known for his inventive spirit, created Skyy with the goal of producing a purer vodka with fewer impurities, believing that this would reduce hangovers. Skyy Vodka’s unique quadruple distillation and triple filtration process, which uses American grain and water, […]

Sol Cerveza, one of Mexico’s most iconic beers, was first brewed in 1899 at the El Salto del Agua brewery in Mexico City. The brand’s name, “Sol,” meaning “sun” in Spanish, was inspired by a ray of sunlight that shone into the brewery during its creation. This light, refreshing lager was designed to embody the […]

Buchanan’s DeLuxe: A smooth blend of Scotch whisky with rich notes of honey, citrus, and oak that feels as luxurious as its name suggests. Buchanan’s, a prestigious Scotch brand of whisky, was established in 1884 by James Buchanan, a pioneering entrepreneur in the whisky industry. Born in Canada but raised in Scotland, Buchanan aimed to […]

Kraken Rum: Because sometimes you need a drink as dark, mysterious, and powerful as the mythical beast it’s named after—perfect for conquering both sea monsters and midweek stress! The Kraken, a dark spiced rum brand, was introduced in 2009 by Proximo Spirits. Named after the mythical sea creature, the brand is known for its bold […]