TENNESSEE’S DISTILLERY DAMES

Simon Urwin celebrates the contributions of women in the Tennessee bourbon tradition; it seems they were made for this kind of work, as they have more taste buds and olfactory nerves than men do. This piece is featured in TONIC Volume 7.

RHINE GHOSTS - THE STORY OF BEER IN CINCINNATI

Rudolf Abraham delves into the Germanic origins of the beer revival in Cincy, and he even includes a Beluga whale to add an intriguing twist to the narrative. This piece focuses on the Over-the-Rhine neighborhood of Cincinnati and is featured in TONIC Volume 7.

EGNOG LOVERS OF THE WORLD UNITE!

Susan L. Schwartz gives us the lowdown on her favourite Christmas tipple, challenging all of those eggnog haters to try her recipe of choice before they dismiss the joys of her Christmas tradition.

I DIG A PONY

Susan L. Schwartz connects a horse from Kentucky, the Beatles, the Epsom Derby and a sewing machine magnate in this article which features in TONIC Volume 6

MOONSHINE AND MOTORSPORT: A NORTH CAROLINA TRADITION

Paul Wade gets under the hood of NASCAR and uncovers its deep roots in the very American tradition of moonshine making.

BADASS BOURBON: THE MOXIE OF MAKER’S MARK

Susan L. Schwartz gets right to the heart of the real roots of the badass reputation of Kentucky Bourbon.

Images by Simon Urwin

WE WALK AROUND LIKE WE OWN THE PLACE

… because they do.

Boston’s Harpoon Brewery – For Lovers of Craft Beer, is an employee-owned business with a conscious. This extract from Only in Boston tells us their story.

by Duncan JD Smith