Category: Review

Beer Review – Victory Cage Radler


Many many moons ago, when I was a much younger man, I spent a bit of time with the extended family in Agrigento, Sicily. One night, while enjoying a light and tasty cena with La Famiglia, my cousin poured me a beverage that consisted of 50% Fanta Aranciata […]

The Ginger Cuba Libre


There’s something to be said about the fast, easy, and highly refreshing two-ingredient cocktail. You know them by name… Jack and Ginger. Seven and Seven. Gin and Tonic. Vodka and Orange Juice. Dark and Stormy. Whisky and Soda. And so many more! Take a couple ounces of booze, […]

Cider Review – Wyndridge Crafty Cider


Way back in late November, Mrs. G-LO and I had a pre-theater lunch at a Center City Philadelphia bar called Strangelove’s. For you theater lovers out there, we went to see The Book of Mormon. Mrs. G-LO loved it, while I found it to be mildly amusing. It’s […]

Cocktail Review – Cinco de Laphroaig


Hola, mi Amigos! Today is Cinco de Mayo. Up until five minutes ago, I was convinced that Cinco de Mayo was the Mexican equivalent of the Fourth of July, i.e. Mexican Independence Day, but after a quick Google search, I learned that I was wrong. Mexican Independence Day […]

Beer Review – Funky Buddha More Moro


I’ve met a few brand loyalists in my day. They say: I only drink Brand X. I like it, so why try anything else? That ain’t me. I like variety. Sure, I have preferences… I like hoppy beers. I like tart stuff too. A rich and roasty porter […]

Whisky Review – Annasach 25


The whisky that you see in the above photo (it’s made by William Grant & Sons, the owners of Glenfiddich, The Balvenie, Hendrick’s Gin, and so much more) made it’s US debut in early March at a bar called Reserve 101 Whiskey Bar and Cocktail Lounge which is […]

Beer Review – Third Shift Amber Lager


For this year’s Spring Break boondoggle, Benita, the Urchins and I headed out to Las Vegas for a few days before we ventured up to Zion National Park in Springdale, Utah. After checking in to the Cliffs at Peace Canyon, we headed out in search of provisions to the local Walmart. Much […]