Jun 1, 2022 – Brad will also be sharing a recipe for one of his favorite summer beverages found in this week’s “Dipsology” column.…

Aug 4, 2021 – Check out Brad’s weekly column, “Dipsology,” found right here on RedState VIP.…

Dec 31, 2021 – than once, I’ve referred you readers to the encyclopedia of drinking known as Brad Slager and his VIP column in these pages, “Dipsology … (See “Dipsology: Beyond the Basics — Some Champagne Options for Your New Year’s Revelry“) In his column, like the one he wrote about…

Jun 11, 2021 – Years ago — in another era when life was yet to be sullied by things like terrorism, wokeness, and governmental “protections” — I was able to make a visit onboard a British destroyer. There was a military event staged at Port Everglades and the general public was permitted to tour...

Jul 16, 2021 – With the advent of summer and the lifting of lockdown restrictions in most areas (sympathies to you prisoners of Southern California) Americans are venturing out anew, and many are partaking in the traditions of the season. Cookouts, road trips, blockbuster movies, and many other activities can once again be enjoyed....

Aug 15, 2021 – Just what might Andrew Cuomo be sipping to ease his troubled mind??? The recent, jarring announcement that Andrew Cuomo is finally facing too many scandals to endure and elected to step down from his perch as the ring-leader of New York is still fresh. The scion of New York...

May 14, 2021 – “Dipsology: Beyond the Basics” is part of that effort as a RedState VIP exclusive.…

Nov 14, 2021 – While on the road, you should always find time to also be on a bar stool. The explosion in popularity of the craft beer market has been a boon in a number of ways. More types of beer are readily available to the market than ever before, with new...

Nov 28, 2021 – Some holiday ideas for the imbibers in the family. The holidays are now cresting the horizon and we are in between the consumer landmarks of Black Friday and Cyber Monday. When it comes to finding some creative gifts for select friends or family with an eye on spirits, to...

Jun 5, 2023 – Something had always seemed off about “Drink Masters,” and the strained issue finally has been served to me. Last fall, Netflix delivered a new competition show that was right up my bar rail. Called “Drink Masters,” the show brought together top-flight mixologists from various parts to compete over numerous...

Apr 25, 2021 – See Also – The RedState Dipsology Forum: Award-Winning Cocktails for Your Oscars Party “Lower Culture With Becca Lower” Podcast…

Jun 25, 2021 – You can have stars in your glass with these celebrity spirits worth a sip. A story came out this week that struck a couple of chords with me; any time you manage to mix cancel into a shaker with the topic of cocktails my hackles are likely to be...

Jun 19, 2022 – In celebrating the Day Of The Dad, let’s look at the accomplishments of the padres in history. As Father’s Day is spent with Dads being taken to ball games, showered with Home Depot gift cards, or – in my instance – taken on a trip to the local brewery,...

Feb 13, 2022 – It’s time for the Super Bowl, so as players are spiking the football, here are some options for you to spike drinks for your guests. It is the day of The Big Game, a phrase that sounds oddly distancing, but there is a reason for this level of coyness....

Mar 1, 2022 – In these trying times, you need to temper the anxiety with some spirit-lifting spirits lifting. There has been no shortage of reactions to the invasion of Ukraine by Vladamir Putin’s troops. One of those is a growing list of companies and organizations pulling away from, or pulling down, Russian...

Mar 31, 2022 – Challenge your barkeep with these NASA-Inspired drinks, but remember you are not in the zero-gratuity range. With NASA poised to return to manned space missions, it seems as if it is more than appropriate to delve into some throwback potables in honor of our space programs making a return...

Jan 31, 2024 – As a way of fighting off the cold, or battling the winter doldrums, it is a fine time to tap into the spirit of the tropics as a tonic. Why not divert your angst for a spell with some jaunty, flashy distractions in a glass? If you are to enter...

Apr 23, 2021 – Welcome to one of the new cultural features here at RedState. The Tavern is open. This will be an ongoing venture where hopefully you can be challenged to expand your potables experience by breaking out of the norms and experimenting for the sake of experiencing. One of the facts...

Jul 9, 2021 – Taking a look at the drinking industries as we emerge from the shutdowns. July 4th served as something of America’s unofficial coming-out party in 2021. In many parts of the country, the holiday served as the mark when society, in general, was permitted to open back up. As a...

Jul 2, 2021 – Some new cocktail options to try as the nation celebrates reopening. It is the 4th of July weekend, and in just about every corner of the country, we are back opened and somewhat back to normalcy. It is with dark irony, after a year of governmental shutdowns, that we...

Sep 6, 2021 – Paying homage to those rendered by Ida’s wrath. (Before there is a hint that this is a bit of an exploitive entry, it was done with the intention of signifying the start of college football, and my team of choice, the University of Miami – not specifically for the...

Nov 22, 2021 – With Americans essentially telling Dr. Fauci to go chase himself and showing a willingness to enjoy a full family Thanksgiving, it is an opportune moment to lend some advice for potables to go along with this week’s feast-ivities. There are joyous options whether you are entertaining, or you are invited...

Dec 24, 2022 – For example, did you know the prolific Brad Slager writes about…the history of varied and sundry alcoholic beverages (see: Dipsology…

Nov 21, 2021 – Of course, Brad Slager has the libations angle covered, with his “Dipsology: Beyond The Basics” VIP column.…

Mar 4, 2022 – Earlier this week in my column Dipsology: Beyond The Basics, I covered how there is a push to remove Russian vodkas from the marketplace…