Mike & Mike, Dirty Water, Rio, and What’s in YOUR Glass?

As is my habit – because I’m a rabid sports fan and listen to sports talk radio for at least Continue reading →

Tomme Arthur: A Long-Overdue Appreciation

  Yesterday, I wrote a little quick post for my Facebook pages, in which I expressed my long-held admiration for Continue reading →

The Fool’s First (and last) Book Review: “The Beer Bible” by Jeff Alworth

I got a feverish email from a publishing house, last week: “Did you receive the copy of “The Beer Bible” Continue reading →

On Cicerones, Sommeliers, and The Cult of The “Expert”

  For at least the past twenty-five years, I’ve had no fewer than a dozen inquiries/requests each year, along the Continue reading →

Of Sheep and Those Who Impersonate Them

This will not be very long…okay, I hear you laughing. I’ve said that before and never delivered once, so I Continue reading →

Papa Bueno Tequila: Oh, Daddy!

Let me just preface this with one clear and unequivocal statement: Papa Bueno Silver Tequila is THE best white Tequila Continue reading →

The Lists, Part One: America’s Top 40 Breweries!

I don’t get it… Since, literally, Day One of writing The Pour Fool, I’ve had requests for “Best Of” lists. Continue reading →

MYOB & Wine: A “Powerful Tool” That Can Make You Popular!

I’m not going to name the website on which I saw the following quote, mainly because I’ve already given them Continue reading →