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.
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XML FeedsTen more days until Tales of the Cocktail 2009
By Jonathan M. Forester on Jun 28, 2009 | In Cocktail Revolution, Tales of the Cocktail 2009 | 2 feedbacks »
There are only ten more days until Tales of the Cocktail 2009. I have been putting a list together of all the seminars and events I'd like to attend. Of course knowing how Tales is I probably won't make everything, but I sure will try. Last year was the first time I attended TotC and by the last day I said no way, never again, and it took me a week to recover, but here I am raring to go. See ya there! To see my attempted schedule click
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Schedule for Tales of the Cocktail 2009
Tuesday July 7 2009
4:30am Wake up
5:15am Taxi to Bangor Airport
6:55am Flight takes off
12 Noon Arrive NOLA
12:45pm Arrive hotel, take nap
6pm Collaborative Cocktail Blog Party – Monteleone
6pm-8pm Martin Miller Party at MS Rau Antiques 630 Royal Street
9pm Secrets of Benedictine Party at Latrobes on Royal
10pm Martin Miller Party at the Maple Leaf Bar with Rebirth Brass Band
Wednesday July 8, 2009
Sleep late because it may be some of the last sleep all week
2pm Toast to Tales – Riverview Room
4:30pm-6pm The Fine Art of Banging Out the Drinks like a Maniac
6:30pm Beefeater Gin Welcome Reception at the Roosevelt Hotel
8:30pm Hendrick’s Gin Burlesque at the Roosevelt Hotel
Thursday July 9, 2009
10:30am-12pm The How's and Why's of Cocktails at the Astor Crowne Plaza
12:30pm-2pm The Molecular DNA of Classic Cocktails
2:30pm-4pm Chemistry of Cocktails
4:30pm-6:00pm New Orleans Pharmacists Ted Haigh
4:30pm-5:30pm VIP Cocktail Carnival at The Presbytere 751 Chartres Steet
5:30pm General Admission Cocktail Carnival
8pm-11pm Spirited Dinner at Bayona
10:30pm Mischief in the Garden of Agave at Mardi Gras World
Friday July 10, 2009
8:30am Media Tequila Breakfast at Brennans
10:30am-12pm Building Your Brand Through Word of Mouth Marketing
12:30pm-2pm Drinks from the 1600's
12:30-2pm Blogs and Online Tools to Raise the Profile of Bar, Brand or Career
2:30pm-4pm Sugar: The Science of Sweet
4:30pm-6pm The Fine Art of Tending Bar
7pm On The Fly Competition at W Hotel New Orleans
8:30 USBG Caipirinha Competition at Pat O’s on the River
10pm Birth of the Daiquiri Party at Board of Trade
12 midnight Grey Goose Tasting dans le Noir at the Roosevelt Hotel
Saturday July 11, 2009
10:30am-12pm Secrets to Successful Cocktail Photography
12:30pm-2pm Innovation
2:30pm-4pm Cognac, from Vines to Shaker
4:30pm-6pm Agavepalooza-Spirit of Mexico: The Agave Elixirs
6pm 7 Deadly Sins Party at the W Hotel new Orleans
8:30pm Spirit Awards at Harrahs Theatre
11:30 pm Bartender’s Breakfast at Latrobes on Royal
Sunday July 12, 2009
10:30am-12pm Buddy, Are Your Bitters Better?
12:30pm-2pm Liquid Nudging
2:30pm-4pm Beer Garden Party
6pm-7:30pm Second Annual Wormwood Society Grande Soiree d'Absinthe
Monday July 13, 2009
12 noon Flight Home
11pm Arrive at Bangor Airport ready to pull out all my hair.
12 midnight Home and ready to collapse
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