In the grand, cosmic joke that is human history, few things have sparked as much hilarity and headache as mezcal. You see, mezcal isn't just a drink; it's a journey—a whimsical stroll through time with a buzz. Our story begins, as all good stories do, in the heart of Mexico, long before the Spaniards decided to drop by uninvited. The indigenous people of Mexico, who were … [Read more...] about A Brief History of Mezcal
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Eagle Rare Bourbon Review: A Chicago Story
I first tasted Eagle Rare bourbon while living in Chicago. So my experience with and perception of Eagle Rare bourbon is part merit-based, part nostalgia. To fully understand, you'll need some background. The Move to Chicago (Pre-Eagle Rare Bourbon Period) The cover story was I moved to Chicago from Florida to take a job and climb the corporate ladder. But really I moved … [Read more...] about Eagle Rare Bourbon Review: A Chicago Story
BrewTender Beer Tower Review – 6 Years Later
Where to begin? I guess I'll start with the fact that I was supposed to write this Brewtender Beer Tower review in August 2010. It's now December 2016. The guys over at Tavern Toys sent me their BrewTender Beer Tower under the assumption that I'd give it a whirl and write a tidy little review. Guess we all know what they got for assuming...six years of waiting and the sad … [Read more...] about BrewTender Beer Tower Review – 6 Years Later
Function Drinks: Urban Detox Review
My current hangover cure of choice is drinkwel vitamin supplements, a lemon-lime Gatorade, and sleep. But when it comes to hangover prevention, one can never be too prepared. This is why I decided to give Function's Urban Detox a try. That and Function was kind enough to send me a few bottles to try for free. I decided to see if Urban Detox could replace Gatorade as my … [Read more...] about Function Drinks: Urban Detox Review
Drinkwel Hangover Cure: Official Review
Since the very beginning, The Drunk Pirate has been dedicated to the drinking lifestyle. Beer, liquor, malt beverages, drinking games---pretty much anything that gets you crunk. But there's always been a not so glamorous side to the drinking lifestyle. It's a side we've all encountered but love to forget. We call them hangovers, and they're a fact of life. Like your … [Read more...] about Drinkwel Hangover Cure: Official Review
