Welcome to Drinking the World; my thoughts on fine libations, special spirits, and fabulous cocktails. My name is Jonathan M. Forester and I'm a food & beverage writer / consultant. Formerly partner in Winterport Winery and Penobscot Bay Brewery from 2007-2009. I'm also in the process of starting up an artisanal, micro-batch distillery specializing in super premium spirits. These will include bourbon, rye, and single malt whiskey, peach, pear, and apple brandy, a variety of aged rum, and gin. The style will be American from the Gilded Age, the last 25 years of the 19th century.
I am going to add to this site as quickly as I can, but I am a bit pressed for time. I have around 200+ pieces already written to post here, as well as hundreds of cocktail recipes. As time permits I will add them to the archives.
If the post is dated prior to December 13, 2008, it was previously published at Slashfood.com / AOL.com.
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Blogging Tales of the Cocktail 2009
By Jonathan M. Forester on May 31, 2009 | In Cocktail Revolution, Tales of the Cocktail 2009 | Send feedback »
Well, we're getting close to that time of year, the wondrous week in New Orleans dedicated to all things cocktail. Yes, that's right, Tales of the Cocktail 2009 is just around the corner. From July 8th through the 12th New Orleans and the Monteleone Hotel will be flooded with cocktailians and mixologists, bartenders and cocktail aficionados, spirits reps and industry folks, as well as those scary people, the general public.
Ramping up for the festivities dozens of cocktails writers, including myself, are blogging about the upcoming events and seminars. You can read all about it by following this link to Blogging Tales of the Cocktail 2009. Cheers!
