Author: martymankins

Back IN January of this year, I found myself in Las Vegas for a few days. While there, I normally stop by a liquor store to stock up on some of my favorite brands and blends of spirits. I also look...

I like Crown Royal whisky. It’s a regular purchase for me and I always have at least a bottle or two on hand, just so I don’t run out. But I am always up for trying a new blend of it....

Every once in a while, you need to re-visit the classic cocktails. I decided it had been a long time since I had a Moscow Mule. It’s a simple drink that’s both refreshing and tasty. And since it’s National Vodka Day,...

Almost 2 years ago, I blogged about Mike’s Harder Limeade, which I found on a road trip to Washington State. I am very much a fan of the Harder line of malt beverages, having tried a lot of their flavors over...

Today is National Rum Day. Rum had been around for decades if not centuries and how it’s made and where are certainly vast in their locales and types. For my choices, I’ve always liked a light rum, which mixes well in...

I saw this chart sometime ago and thought it spoke to many wine drinkers. For me, the “Cab” is my wine of choice. What does your wine of choice say about you?...

Back in late December, just before Christmas, I made a visit to our state-run liquor store. Selection at the various locations is mixed, with a good deal of imported beers that I like to check out to see if something excites...