Flaviar Times

Meet the Owner of the World's Largest Private Rum Collection
During the 2019 Tales of the Cocktail I had the opportunity to visit with one of the legends of the modern Rum world: Stephen Remsberg, retired lawyer, Rum historian and...

What's the Deal with Vermouth?
For too long, Vermouth, the bitter-sweet has relegated to second-banana status in the mindβs of cocktail loversβalways playing a supporting role but never the star. People who make a big...

RUMarkable History of Nelson's Blood
Did you know the Spirit in your Pina Colada was born from literal trash and was, according to a legend, used to store a dead celebrity? Watch the video and...

The Ultimate Summer Bourbon & Book Pairing List
Summer, Beaches and reading go together like Wheat, Barley, and Corn (and sometimes Rye). Long Summer days are made for Staycations and Vacations β Newport Beach or a rooftop Tar...

Through a Dark Glass - A Tales of the Cocktail Rum Diary
Part of my job as a writer covering the Rum industry is attending conferences and Spirit related events any chance I can. Every year one of the biggest events in...

Distilleries to Visit on Your West Coast Road Trip
A road trip up the Golden State and through the pine-forested Pacific Northwest is a must for anyone who loves a little adventure and food worth writing home about. Youβre...