Ad of the week: Clicquot champagne
A Dash of Bitters (Free subscription) | 27/11/2009
From Vanity Fair, 1/35: Copyright © 2009 Michael Dietsch.Ad of the week: Clicquot champagne Copyright © 2009 Michael Dietsch. Ad of the week: Clicquot champagne
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Raising a glass in thanks
A Dash of Bitters (Free subscription) | 23/11/2009
In which Dietsch discusses plans for Thanksgiving tippling. Copyright © 2009 Michael Dietsch. Raising a glass in thanks
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Ad of the week: Chauvenet burgundy
A Dash of Bitters (Free subscription) | 20/11/2009
Still in VF’s 1/35 issue. Click through to Flickr to enlarge. Copyright © 2009 Michael Dietsch.Ad of the week: Chauvenet burgundy Copyright © 2009 Michael Dietsch. Ad of the week: Chauvenet burgundy
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Bacardi viral ads
A Dash of Bitters (Free subscription) | 16/11/2009
In which Dietsch discusses a viral ad campaign (The Samurai, The Hummingbird, and The Apothecary) by Bacardi rum Copyright © 2009 Michael Dietsch. Bacardi viral ads
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Ad of the week: a four-for-all
A Dash of Bitters (Free subscription) | 13/11/2009
Still tripping through the 1/35 ish of VF (click through for large): It’s hard to see this here, but what these brands had in common then were their importer, who took out this ad. Julius Wile Sons & Company was a renowned name in wine importing. In 1995, the New York Times spoke with Julius Wile–not [...] Copyright © 2009 Michael Dietsch. Ad of the week: a four-for-all...
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My so-called month of rum: Mai Tai
A Dash of Bitters (Free subscription) | 09/11/2009
In which Dietsch finally finishes his so-called month of rum, with a look at the Mai Tai cocktail Copyright © 2009 Michael Dietsch. My so-called month of rum: Mai Tai
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Foodbuzz winners announced
A Dash of Bitters (Free subscription) | 10/11/2009
You might recall I was nominated for a Foodbuzz award for best cocktail/spirits blog, along with Jay Hepburn from Oh Gosh!, Marleigh and Dan Miller of Sloshed, and Jeffrey Morgenthaler. The winners were announced earlier tonight, and the honor goes to Marleigh and Dan at Sloshed. Congratulations to them, and thanks to everyone who voted, [...] Copyright © 2009 Michael Dietsch. Foodbuzz...
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Ad of the week: Martini & Rossi vermouth
A Dash of Bitters (Free subscription) | 06/11/2009
From Vanity Fair, 1/35 (as always, click through to Flickr to view larger): A venerable brand, of course, one of many such familiar brand names that you’ll see. Copyright © 2009 Michael Dietsch.Ad of the week: Martini & Rossi vermouth Copyright © 2009 Michael Dietsch. Ad of the week: Martini & Rossi vermouth
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We have a winner!
A Dash of Bitters (Free subscription) | 02/11/2009
Sam Harrigan and crew have chosen a winner and it’s Blair Frodelius of Good Spirits News! Blair, Sam will contact you directly to arrange shipping. Congratulations, Blair, and thanks to all who entered! (sorry if anything looks wonky on this post. I’m using the WP app for the iPhone, as I’m currently on an Amtrak [...] Copyright © 2009 Michael Dietsch. We have a...
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Your final chance!
A Dash of Bitters (Free subscription) | 31/10/2009
Tell the world what a bittered sling you are! The Beefeater 24 bitters contest ends today at 11:59pm ET, so get moving! Copyright © 2009 Michael Dietsch.Your final chance! Copyright © 2009 Michael Dietsch. Your final chance!
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Get smart! Get Bar Smart, that is!
A Dash of Bitters (Free subscription) | 01/11/2009
In which Dietsch profiles the BAR, BarSmarts Advanced, and BarSmarts Wired courses Copyright © 2009 Michael Dietsch. Get smart! Get Bar Smart, that is!
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Ad of the week: Ruinart Champagne
A Dash of Bitters (Free subscription) | 30/10/2009
From Vanity Fair, 1/35 (click through to enlarge): Ruinart is apparently still around, but pricey enough that I’d never afford more than a split. Which is probably why I had never heard of the brand before seeing this ad. Copyright © 2009 Michael Dietsch.Ad of the week: Ruinart Champagne Copyright © 2009 Michael Dietsch. Ad of the week: Ruinart Champagne...
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Don’t be bitter, and don’t be left out!
A Dash of Bitters (Free subscription) | 26/10/2009
This is the final week, ladies and germs, to enter the Don’t Be Bitter contest. We’ve had fewer entries than I expected, which means I hope you’re all just a bunch of procrastinators like I am. Go back to the original post to review entry guidelines. Also, if you have entered, please check back in [...] Copyright © 2009 Michael Dietsch. Don’t be bitter, and...
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Ad of the week: Seagrams Whiskey
A Dash of Bitters (Free subscription) | 23/10/2009
From the January 1935 issue of Vanity Fair (click through to Flickr to see it larger): Copyright © 2009 Michael Dietsch.Ad of the week: Seagrams Whiskey Copyright © 2009 Michael Dietsch. Ad of the week: Seagrams Whiskey