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Speakeasy at the Science Museum

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On January 16, 2019

While the intention was to reduce the consumption of alcohol by eliminating businesses that manufactured, distributed and sold it, the plan backfired. The Prohibition Era is most often associated with […]

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On November 7, 2018

Ode to Sicilian Wines This will be a delight Restoration of mortals Remedy for sadness Balsam for ills It will bring balance, In spite of destiny, Among the rich and […]

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On October 17, 2018

Bourbon and whiskey are synonymous with American spirits. While that may be true today, apple brandy is the original American product, dating back to colonial times. A technique called freeze […]

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On October 8, 2018

The Fall Wine Sale goes through Saturday October 13th. Oberto Dolcetto D’Alba 2015 SALE $17.99/ Reg. $23.99 Deep ruby red, almost purple in color , this Dolcetto is soft with […]

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On September 18, 2018

1.5 oz Far North White Rum .5 oz Fresh Lime Juice 4 oz Top Note Ginger Beer .5 oz Far North Dark Rum In a collins glass, filled with ice, […]

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On August 21, 2018

The Alps are the highest and most extensive mountain range system in Europe and cross eight Alpine countries: France, Monaco, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Italy, Germany, Austria, and Slovenia. The altitude and […]

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On August 8, 2018

Climate is defined as the “long term weather pattern of an area,” and climate is critical to the wine industry. Pick up a book about grapes or vineyards, and soon […]

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On July 24, 2018

LaCroix sparkling started in 1981 as an “anti-Perrier” brand, marketed to the masses counter to Perrier’s snobbiness. It has been a staple in the Midwest, but its popularity has recently […]

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On June 26, 2018

Sake is often called “rice wine”, but in truth has much more in common with beer than any other drink. Like beer, sake is made by fermenting a mixture of […]

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On June 19, 2018

Aquavit is a traditional spirit from the Scandinavian peninsula. If gin is vodka flavored with juniper berries, aquavit is vodka flavored with either dill or caraway. Like gin, other ingredients […]

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