by Sean Ludford | Aug 19, 2015 | Cocktails
August 25 is National Whisky Sour Day. (Really – who comes up with this stuff?) In honor of the day I thought I should share my thoughts on this classic cocktail. The Whiskey Sour is a cocktail that is need of our love and understanding. When executed correctly it delights with its delicious simplicity. When done wrong it’s flat and lifeless and probably a...
by Sean Ludford | Aug 5, 2015 | Cigars
We don’t spend enough time talking about cigars at BevX. Earlier this year I shared my experience in building and stocking a “Coolerdor” (converted an air-tight cooler into a cigar humidor). In truth I haven’t offered regular cigar musings as I am an amateur cigar fan. I know just enough about cigars to be dangerous. I’m a beverage expert, not a cigar expert. When...