September 14, 2018

NICOLAS FEUILLATTE Brut Rosé NV

Creamy and minerally, with a beautiful burst of red fruit coming up through the center,… Continue reading

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Drinking establishments in Florence, Italy, are reviving the old practice of:

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Of all the spirits, the anise-dominated ones seem to be the toughest sell to Americans. Ouzo, arak, absinthe, sambuca—not exactly top of the liquor pop chart. Even in an era when super bitter amari have risen to popularity, booze that reminds people of black jellybeans has yet to crack the zeitgeist.

**—Jason Wilson, from his blog Everyday Drinking, on the merits of acquiring the “acquired taste” of Pastis.**