Kevin Allman

Tales of the Cocktail 2008 Part II

By Kevin Allman Last Update April 20, 2018 1 Comment

I've been having a great time in the Big Easy, and enjoying all the events at Tales of the Cocktail. My liver is reeling. Between all the samples handed out at tastings and presentations, and the freely-flowing cocktails at the official events, I'm glad this event is coming to an end. More highlights: I've been on the quest for the best sazerac in the city. I've had to try several (for research purposes only of course.) Napoleon House makes a great one, as

Tales of the Cocktail 2007 & 2008 Part 1

By Kevin Allman Last Update May 14, 2017 9 Comments

Forward by Food Dude: Still at Tales of the Cocktail 2008, so I'm in no condition to write about anything. These people can drink! On the other hand, it's so hot and humid here, you pretty much have to drink; only way to keep cool, you know? I went to a whiskey tasting at 10:30 this morning, this after spending too much time at last night at The Carousel Bar in the Monteleone. It's one of those slowly revolving places, which can get a bit disorienting at times; especially late at night, if you are