Comments for A.J. Rathbun

Comment on What I’m Drinking: Fish House Punch at Farmer’s by ajrathbun

ajrathbun — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 03:23:07 +0000

Nope, he still isn’t opposed to having a few. Though now he has a nice punch bowl, which is a good thing.

Comment on What I’m Drinking: Fish House Punch at Farmer’s by Hanksta

Hanksta — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 14:54:47 +0000

That looks similar to a Gentle Ben. Farmer and I used to pound those in the annex. Good to see he hasn’t strayed far from his roots.

Comment on Fratelli Branca Distillery Tour, Part 1 by ajrathbun

ajrathbun — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 20:48:29 +0000

Hello Bob-

That bottle sounds amazing. I’m not sure the best way to date it, but you could try just taking a few photos and sending them to the folks at Branca (I’m guessing there’s a Contact Us on their site). They were all really swell people, and seemed very attuned and interested in historical Branca-ness. I’d say that might be your best bet. Another would be to upload a photo to a cocktail message board (I believe there are some on the Drink Boy site) and see if anyone has any ideas.
Good luck! Cheers-
A.J.

Comment on Fratelli Branca Distillery Tour, Part 1 by Bob Deck

Bob Deck — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 20:25:16 +0000

I have an unopened bottle of Fernet-Branca that I’m trying to find out how old it is. It came from my grandpas bar when he died and looks to be very, very old. Part of the bottle is in italian and part in english. Any way to find out what year this unopened bottle is? Thank you. Bob Deck

Comment on Barrel-Aged Cocktails, Seattle Style by ajrathbun

ajrathbun — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 23:02:37 +0000

Thanks Tami. And you’re right–there is lots of great cocktail stuff happening here. I feel lucky (and tipsy).

Comment on Barrel-Aged Cocktails, Seattle Style by Tami

Tami — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 19:01:31 +0000

great piece! great stuff going on this town. Aging aint so bad after all.

Comment on Fratelli Branca Distillery Tour, Part 2 by ajrathbun

ajrathbun — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 21:21:34 +0000

Hello Cheyenne-
Glad you liked the post–and glad you like the Amaros, too. You’ll find a bunch that you haven’t seen I’m sure while you’re in Italy (by the way, you might want to check out my old-ish Italy blog, http://www.sixmonthsinitaly.com from when I lived there).

As far as the tour, I went through their American PR firm, the Baddish Group, who I’ve worked with on projects in the past. You could try them, or just try emailing the distillery directly talking of your love of Fernet-Branca. That’d be your best bet. They don’t do regular tours outside of school groups and such from what I remember, but you should give it a try for sure.

Cheers-

Comment on New Year, New Website, New Definition of Awesome! by ajrathbun

ajrathbun — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 20:59:47 +0000

Hah, you should see the site designer–he’s pretty hunky.

And you know I like the tough talk. The 1920s tough talk that is.

Comment on Fratelli Branca Distillery Tour, Part 2 by Cheyenne Chapman

Cheyenne Chapman — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 20:14:33 +0000

Hi! Your post is so interesting! My boyfriend (and me truthfully) are obsessed with Italian Amaros and all things bitter, delicious and Italian. We will be in Milano next month. Can you pretty please tell me how you set up the tour? I would love to do the same. Thanks a million!
Cheyenne

Comment on New Year, New Website, New Definition of Awesome! by phismi

phismi — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 06:28:34 +0000

I love it when you talk tough.

Nice work on the new site. It is almost as handsome as the author.

Comment on Cocktail to Cocktail Hour, Episode Two, The Eden Cocktail by Reba

Reba — Sun, 19 Dec 2010 23:13:44 +0000

I love it when you say Lambrusco, baby!

And mmmm, that looks like a tasty one! We will have to add it to the holiday roundup!

Thanks!

Comment on MxMo, Tom Waits, & The Hounds They Start to Roar by recipes

recipes — Mon, 27 Sep 2010 07:45:33 +0000

Hey, I found your blog on yahoo and read a few of your other recipes. I love what you have tosay . I just added you to my Google News Reader. Keep up the good work . Look forward to reading more from you in the future.

Comment on In Their Cups Week: Ed Skoog, The Last Saturn Bar Poem by Ed Skoog

Ed Skoog — Fri, 24 Sep 2010 18:21:03 +0000

Aw shucks, AJ.

Comment on In Their Cups Release Reading, Open Books, 9-26, 3 PM by Spiked Punch » Blog Archive » In Their Cups Week: Ed Skoog, The Last Saturn Bar Poem

Fri, 24 Sep 2010 12:36:15 +0000

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Comment on In Their Cups Release Reading, Open Books, 9-26, 3 PM by Natalia

Natalia — Fri, 24 Sep 2010 05:04:01 +0000

I hear there’s not only rockin’ poets talkin about one of my favorite subjects, from nearly the cutest book I’ve ever seen, but also a 9ft sub?