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!

Wednesday, April 13, 2022

If you're new here, read this!

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 Hello!  Thanks for visiting my blog. Here you'll find a ton of stuff - over 460 articles...everything from beer reviews, interviews, wi...
Saturday, November 20, 2021

Blood Root Cellars - 2018 pinot noir

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Let's talk pinot! I had this recently and quite enjoyed it. In the US, Pinot Noir has found viable growing conditions in the cooler part...
Saturday, October 9, 2021

Old Ox Brewery - "Deathspresso" imperial porter

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So as the weather is a bit cooler today, I'm getting a start on some dark chocolaty coffee beers! I had a teeny sample of this at Old Ox...
Tuesday, September 21, 2021

Azores Wine Company - 2019 Branco Vulcanico

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As you may have seen on this blog, wine is a worldwide commodity, produced in most corners of the globe. Wine can be made from grapes grown ...
Saturday, September 4, 2021

Weekly Cocktail: "El Señor Rayón"

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 In celebration of a recent birthday, here's a cocktail I put together in a snap. It combines delicious tequila, aged to perfection, wit...
Saturday, August 28, 2021

Les Costieres du Pomerol - 2020 Picpoul de Pinet

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Warmer temps and lighter fare call for lighter wines, and over the last year or so I've become enamored with the Picpoul (or Piquepoul )...
Thursday, August 19, 2021

Weekly Cocktail: "Johnny Gaucho"

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Sometimes I decide to build a cocktail based on a spirit I purchased on a whim. Recently, I saw this neat corn/rye blend from Detroit's ...
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