Sip and Puff

"Sip and Puff" is the personal blog of food & beverage writer James Liska. That's me! Since 2012, I've written about wine, beer, spirits, food, and restaurants. I focus on fundamental information, tasting notes, and overall thoughts rather than scores, harsh criticism, or arbitrary ratings. This supplements my other work such as writing for District Fray Magazine, creating cocktails, and posting more "everyday" stuff through my Instagram, @baconesque. Enjoy!

Thursday, July 29, 2021

Cottrell Brewing Co. - "Stonington Glory" pilsner

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 Well, here I am in Stonington, CT, on the Long Island Sound and only a hop, skip, and a jump from the Rhode Island border. I'm on a bit...
Wednesday, July 28, 2021

Weekly Cocktail: "Yoru Desu"

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A few weeks ago, I picked up Hendrick's "Lunar", the famed gin distiller's spring seasonal expression, so I wanted to see ...
Sunday, July 11, 2021

Avery Brewing Co. - "Depuceleuse" barrel-aged wild ale (2010 vintage)

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Here's another vintage beer, drawn from the bowels of the D'Vines storage unit - a 9.59% ABV wild ale brewed with sour cherries. Cal...
Wednesday, June 16, 2021

Weekly Cocktail: "Magicicada"

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Inspired by the ruby-red eyes of our millions of insect visitors, and named for the genus of the 17- and 13-year cicadas, this is my (almost...
Sunday, May 16, 2021

Midleton Distillery - "Redbreast" 12yr Cask Strength Irish Whiskey

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 Any fans of Irish pot-still whiskey will know the name Redbreast, a production of Midleton Distillery  out of County Cork, Ireland. Midelto...
Sunday, May 9, 2021

3 Stars Brewing Co. - Italian Pilsner

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Today's beer is a local DC variant of a trend that's become increasingly popular in the last year or so - the Italian pilsner. Itali...
Tuesday, April 27, 2021

Weekly Cocktail: "Tuesday Urte"

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I recently picked up some Dr. Brown's Cel-Ray celery soda, and although it's too sweet to drink on its own, I'm curious how it w...
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