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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Tales of the Cocktail 2010: Spirited Awards Nominees
By Jonathan M. Forester on Jul 1, 2010 | In Cocktail Revolution, Manhattan Cocktail Classic 2010 | Send feedback »
Well, it's July and that means Tales of the Cocktail. Besides all the seminars and events, I'm looking forward to attending the Spirited Awards ceremony, where many of my friends and acquaintances are nominated for awards.
The following is from the Tales of the Cocktail site: "This summer the international community will converge on the city where spirits live 24/7. Shaken from their slumber within the bottle, the spirits will take on a life of their own in New Orleans at Tales of the Cocktail 2010.
At Tales of the Cocktail, The Roosevelt will welcome the stars of the cocktail industry for the 2010 Spirit Awards, a red carpet affair hosted by Pernod Ricard USA. Dress the part of a 1960’s “mad” man or woman with real life Mad Man, Bryan Batt as we recognize individuals and establishments for their work in pushing the craft of making cocktails forward.
What would a celebration in New Orleans be without great music and food. Reserve your table for the Spirits Awards and enjoy the cool jazz sounds of Tom Fischer and Friends as you sample some of the best cuisine New Orleans has to offer from Domenica Restaurant, Creole Cuisine, Fleur de Lis Catering, Damn Good Sweets and, of course, The Roosevelt."
Tales of the Cocktail® Announces 2010 Spirited Award® Nominees after the jump
Get your tickets for the Manhattan Cocktail Classic May 14-18, 2010
By Jonathan M. Forester on Apr 5, 2010 | In Cocktail Revolution, Manhattan Cocktail Classic 2009, Manhattan Cocktail Classic 2010 | Send feedback »
I wrote about the preview of the Manhattan Cocktail Classic last fall. Now it's time to get your tickets for the main event, the Manhattan Cocktail Classic May 14-18, 2010. Some events are sold out, but dozens still have tickets available.
I'm really looking forward to the Gala Event at the NY Public Library. The Gala preview last fall blew me away.
