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A spirit that can ne’er be told…

October 25, 2018 esimanek

Something magical derives from the student body of Texas A&M University.  The Corps produces some of it, but the enchantment…

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Fearless Chemistry – Synthetic Whiskey

August 24, 2018 esimanek

I was contacted this summer by writer Alan Goldfarb of The Verge to solicit my opinion on ‘synthetic whiskey’ as…

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Not my bicep

October 18, 2017 esimanek

I am tickled that Distiller Magazine (from the American Distilling Institute) chose to excerpt five essays (with art) from “Shots…

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One year ago…DYC

October 15, 2017 esimanek

In October 2016, I was fortunate to be invited as the closing speaker of the “Functional Nanocontainers” conference sponsored by…

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The Bookmark

June 16, 2017 esimanek

Today I got to see myself on television.  What a surreal event this is!  The show was “The Bookmark,” a…

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Read Between the Lines

June 15, 2017 esimanek

Thanks to Micah and our hosts at Read Between the Lines last night in Victory Park, Dallas.  We enjoyed a…

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A Gentleman’s Solution to Shopping in San Francisco

May 27, 2017 esimanek

In a word, Wingtip. I am not a shopper, browser, gawker or bargain hunter. Wingtip might change that. In a…

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San Francisco, Elixir, whiskey and the thin ice of understanding

May 26, 2017 esimanek

“Understanding” is thin ice.  I have visited distilleries.  I have read books on whiskey.  With Rob, I have contributed one.…

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Research Pilgrimage to San Francisco

May 21, 2017 esimanek

…or at least that’s what I am calling it.  I am looking forward to experiencing the whiskey culture of San Francisco…

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World Whiskey Day at Trinity Hall Irish Pub

May 20, 2017 esimanek

Success!  Marius hosted 65 in honor of today being World Whiskey Day!  The event at Trinity Hall Irish Pub in…

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      • Purchase
      • How to Video
      • Teacher Resources
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      • Impacts of the Plate Detective
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