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An Excuse to Drink – January 30, 1933: The Lone Ranger Premieres on Radio
Posted on January 30, 2012 | No CommentsOn this date in 1933, “The Lone Ranger” radio program premiered on WXYZ radio in Detroit, Michigan. The program would go on to run for 2,956 episodes, ultimately ending twenty-two... -
Review – Southern Comfort Fiery Pepper
Posted on January 13, 2012 | No CommentsI know. I know. I promised a review (http://www.ahistoryofdrinking.com/wordpress/2011/10/18/southern-comfort-fiery-pepper-we-will-have-a-review-soon/) earlier. Well after some delays here it is. Disclosure: We received a promotional box for the release of this “hot” new... -
Review – Bacardi Oakheart Spiced Rum
Posted on November 30, 2011 | 2 CommentsLet’s Get this out of the Way- The Disclosure: I was very lucky to receive a sample bottle of the newly released Bacardi Oakheart Rum, which debuted this past September.... -
An Excuse To Drink – November 29, 1951: First Underground Atomic Explosion
Posted on November 29, 2011 | No CommentsToday, in 1951, the United States conducted their first underground atomic test in Frenchman Flat Nevada. During the test, a 1.2 kiloton device, designated “Buster-Jangle Uncle”, was exploded seventeen feet... -
Southern Comfort Fiery Pepper – We Will Have A Review Soon
Posted on October 18, 2011 | 1 CommentWe don’t normally write an article just to tell you that we will write a later article….But….. We are excited to let you know that we received a bottle of... -
Review – Caorunn Gin
Posted on October 10, 2011 | No CommentsLet’s Get this out of the Way- The Disclosure: The A History of Drinking team was lucky enough to receive a bottle of Caorunn Gin. We are a big fan... -
Celebrate the 45th Anniversary of The Premiere of Star Trek With These Themed Cocktails!
Posted on September 8, 2011 | No CommentsIn celebration of the 1966 premiere of the original Star Trek, we have prepared a sampling of both "official" Trek cocktails and drinks inspired by the franchise. -
Tequila Tuesday – Familia Camarena Reposado Tequila Review
Posted on June 28, 2011 | No CommentsDisclosure: After all the online buzz created by their “Taco Truck” campaign, I had been eagerly awaiting the release of Familia Camarena Tequila in the Baltimore area. Luckily we were... -
Thirsty Thursday – Bombora Vodka Review
Posted on June 23, 2011 | No CommentsDisclosure: I was recently sent a 750ml sample bottle of Bombora Premium vodka from the folks at their parent company, G’Day Imports. Overview: Summer’s here and it’s “surf’s up” with... -
World Gin Day 2011 – Martin Miller’s Gin Review
Posted on June 11, 2011 | No CommentsDisclosure: I recently received a sample bottle of Martin Miller’s Gin (80 proof version). I had heard about their product and had heard good things from our buddy Justin from...
