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Outbound: “It’s called a Flaming-” “Moe. A Flaming Moe.”

Via the Atlantic: The Era of Copyrighted Cocktails. Oh, my. Everyone is talking about this. The most interesting point I’m drawing from this is: at what point can a drink be said to be a new, discrete drink? Via the … Continue reading

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A good year

Anniversaries can be tricky things. Sure, you want to celebrate, but you don’t want to seem like you’re being immodest. At any rate, the Old Town Alchemy Co. recently celebrated its first year at its current home, a milestone which … Continue reading

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Outbound: Lies, biofuels, cheap nights out, and orgies. Or beer.

Via the Atlantic: Bartenders are liars, but it’s not their fault. Because, as a profession, we’re never willing to let the truth get in the way of a good story. Via lots of places: super whisky biofuel to power cars. … Continue reading

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If you say Justin Bieber, you’re getting cut off

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Outbound: Simplexity

Via Bartender: Are cocktails too complicated? Via Art of Drink: No. Via Bitters & Twisted: Why drink cocktails? and, A Little Bit of Favouritism. Via BoingBoing: Nope. High fructose corn syrup does not cause pancreatic cancer. Via cocktail virgin slut: … Continue reading

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Outbound: something old, something new, something in a stuffed squirrel

In which the Company collates a selection of interesting booze-related articles from around the Internets – including a beer-filled stoat. Continue reading

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Outbound: the official cocktail of summer

After much debate, we’ve decided on the 2010 Old Town Alchemy official cocktail of summer. Feijoa Southside 50ml 42 Below Feijoa 25ml lime juice 15ml orgeat 8-10 mint leaves Shake all ingredients with ice and fine-strain into a chilled martini … Continue reading

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Outbound: up close

Ever wonder what your favourite drinks look like under a microscope? Wonder no more. Scotland’s difficult relationship with alcohol. Two interesting notes from Robert Simonson – Bombay Sapphire extend their range for 2010/11; the number of kosher single malts is … Continue reading

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Outbound: try saying it when you’re drunk

Anyone who’s entered a cocktail competition knows how hard naming a drink is. Apparently, that makes a subject worthy of the New York Times. If there’s one thing bartenders love, it’s setting things on fire. Unfortunately, in the 21st Century, … Continue reading

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Outbound: Hallmark Holidays?

If there’s an Administrative Professionals’ Day, then we’re damn well having a World Gin Day. For those of us who aren’t able to make overseas events like the Manhattan Cocktail Classic, Cocktail Spirits 2010 or Tales of the Cocktail, there’s … Continue reading

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