Whatever the truth of his taste in wine, it is fair to say that Bukowski was no cocktailian. He favoured American beers, even as he ranted about how they had gone downhill since World War II - out of a bottle, by preference, not the can. Miller's or Schlitz, not Bud, and sometimes a Heineken or ten. Typically, he'd consume a couple of six packs plus a pint of cheap Scotch over an evening's writing.
Old Duff Genever is real Dutch genever for cocktail bartenders and cocktailian civilians alike. If you love real flavour, cocktails both classic and modern, craft spirits and boilermakers (that heavenly combination of a short beer and a shot of liquor), then Old Duff is for you.
The Reverend Father Bill Dailey, is a Catholic priest with an unusual resume. Along with his holy orders, Father Bill is a lawyer, law professor, instructor of philosophy, and cocktailian mentor to bartenders across the country! We spoke with Father Bill about the spiritual service he provides during Tales of the Cocktail and his thoughts on how to imbibe with virtue.
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