Dedicated to the infinite conversation of the immortal origins & the glorious existence of the delectably delightful libations we consume every day.

Introductions Are In Order

Why do I write about spirits, wines and brews? Shit mothafucka, Why not? Cause the drink is good and the drink is pure. Cause the sauce is the source of many a lost way and a found path. In short, because I love it! 

Manly it's because I connect with it. Cause it makes me, you, and frankly, the majority of our living, breathing civilization feel right. It makes me feel alive, it brings us up as quickly as it knocks us down. Because it makes me feel human, a part of the living, breathing, conscious conversation. Because it's the history of the world, the culture, the people, the standards, the whole. In short, if at all possible, the way of life, and not just my life, but of all life. Then, now and forever. 

You may see alcohol as simply a libation, an intoxicant to get you to where you want to be but I see it as a story, a narrative, a venture through time. It tells a story of where it came from, how it came to be, what it took to get here, when we came to care so much about it and why its such a staple today. To me the story of alcohol carries with it an anthropological journey through the centuries that deserves a moment of discourse and appreciation because without that tale we wouldn't be enjoying these simple, yet highly complicated and extremely elaborate cocktails I serve to you today.

The goal of my blog is to introduce you to a past, present and future perspective of the modern day intoxicant we imbibe of today. To show you a perspective on that savory, sweet, liberating, invigorating liquid courage coursing your innards that does you so well that you may not have considered it's rich, lurid history in some past binge sessions. Lord knows I've partaken (frankly, am probably partaking) in my fare share of celebrations too. 

So sit back, relax and let yourself go. To quote an ole' modern day poet lariat, don't sweat what you heard but act like you know. The plan here is to discover, search, dig deep and rummage around in the splendid and diverse history of the lovely liquid juice that causes our senses to tingle. Simply put, allow me to enlighten, enchant, educate and delight you as I explore and investigate the chronicle of the drink.

And Away We (mar)Gaux - Chateau Margaux 2004

And Away We (mar)Gaux - Chateau Margaux 2004