Author: Camper English
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International Eggnog: The History of the Drink and Variations Around the Globe
It covers what I could learn about eggnog at the time (keep in mind this is 4 years ago), including the history of the drink and its possible relation to British egg drinks like posset and wassail, along with other American drinks like Grog and the Tom & Jerry.
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More Than 40 Drink Books Published in 2014 for Reading or Gifting
This has been a great year for cocktails and spirits books- tons have come out, and the majority are written by well-respected bartenders and other experts. Here are more than 40 books to consider for your holiday gifting or reading for your own enjoyment.
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The 2014 Spirits Gift Guide Is Now Up On Details.com
Each year for Details.com I write a gift guide of spirits to consider for holiday gifting or just winter drinking. This year’s list includes 11 spirits and 1 book, nearly all of which came out in the later half of the year.
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Fact-Checking the Clear Ice Balls Method
I tested a method of making clear ice balls at home. It works just fine.
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How Many Potatoes are in One Bottle of Vodka?
How many potatoes are in one bottle of Karlsson’s Vodka? Answer: This many.
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Enzymes in Spirits: What Are They and What Do They Do?
Exploring enzymes in spirits. What are they, what they do, and how they’re used in different spirits.
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The Weird History of Vodka in Sweden
In Sweden, vodka was originally made from grapes and grains. Then the potato took over as did a government monopoly on production (except for a little export product called Absolut). But when the country joined the European Union, that all changed. Now potato vodka is back again.
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Camper English Awarded International Cognac Writer of the Year 2014
Last week I had the honor of being awarded the International Cognac Writer of the Year for 2104. The annual award is granted by the Bureau national interprofessionnel du Cognac, the BNIC.
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Potato Information and Resources
Websites, books, and various resources about potatoes.