Month: June 2011

  • Review – Becherovka

    Seems to me that every old-world country has an herbal tonic (or a dozen) that are purported to cure all that ails you.  Becherovka is the Czech Republic’s cure-all.  Invented in 1807 by Josef Becher and Christian Frobrig, Becherovka is a blend of herbs, spices, oils, alcohol and the mineral rich water of Karlovy Vary. …

  • Review – Agwa de Bolivia

    When I first opened the package of Agwa de Bolivia and started reading the materials I felt like I should be keeping an eye out for the DEA.  Agwa is made from coca leaves (yeah, like the ones that make cocaine) that are picked in Bolivia and transported, under armed guard, to Amsterdam.  Once there,…

  • Royal Bermuda Yacht Club Cocktail

    I’ve never been sailing, never been to Bermuda and, at least to my knowledge, am not the slightest bit royal.  What I am is deeply enamored with this cocktail.  As I’ve said before I can always tell when I really like a cocktail because I keep wanting to make it for myself.  The wanting part…

  • Review – The Punch Bowl

    Sweet, sour, spice, water and alcohol.  Those are the five, seemingly simple, components of every good punch.  But, I’ll ask you this.  Have you ever tried to come up with your own punch?  Was it good?  What about great?  I’m willing to bet, coming from past experience, that it wasn’t amazing.  If you’re lucky it…

  • Review – JetBag

    I was sent a couple JetBags a few weeks back for review and was excited but skeptical.  The idea behind the bags is that they have absorbent material inside which will soak up the entire contents of a 750ml bottle of liquid should the need arise.  Simply place your bottle in the bag, seal it…