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Oliver Buchannon
Shayne Goodwin

Mixing cocktails, words & ideas: mom, nerd, artist, and small-time farmer.


Time To Pour Yourself A Breakfast Wine

Time To Pour Yourself A Breakfast Wine

Why Drinking Earlier Might Be Better AND The Gayest Drink For Pride Month

Jun 5, 2026

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4 min read

American Spirits Still Suffering: How Is One Boycott This Powerful?

American Spirits Still Suffering: How Is One Boycott This Powerful?

PLUS Women Making Big Impacts On Spirits AND An Update On A Controversial Brand

May 29, 2026

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5 min read

Honors And Controversy In The World Of Spirits

Honors And Controversy In The World Of Spirits

The Spirited Award Nominees Were Announced AND A Controversial Honor Has Been Awarded

May 22, 2026

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4 min read

A Spirited Week Of Celebrations

A Spirited Week Of Celebrations

A Week Honoring A Historic Spirit AND Drinking Without Consequences?

May 15, 2026

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3 min read

Move Over Tequila, A New Spirit Is On The Rise

Move Over Tequila, A New Spirit Is On The Rise

Another Mexican Spirit That Is Trending Up Despite Less Drinking Overall

May 8, 2026

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4 min read

Iconic Bar Named In '50 Best' Tries Its Hand At Unionizing

Iconic Bar Named In '50 Best' Tries Its Hand At Unionizing

The Complicated Task Of Unionizing A Bar AND The Economics Of Chicken

May 1, 2026

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5 min read

Did Humans Drink Their Way Into Civilization?

Did Humans Drink Their Way Into Civilization?

How Alcohol Has Shaped Us And Where It's Heading Next

Apr 24, 2026

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5 min read

Moonshine Might Be Making A Comeback

Moonshine Might Be Making A Comeback

AND More Cocktail News That Feels A Little Illegal To Know

Apr 17, 2026

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4 min read

One Small Step For Man, One Giant Leap Towards Monopoly

One Small Step For Man, One Giant Leap Towards Monopoly

Are Restaurants Losing Their Last Lifeline? PLUS $10 Cocktails Might Be More Attainable Than We Thought

Apr 10, 2026

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7 min read

What Bartenders Are Begging You To Stop

What Bartenders Are Begging You To Stop

PLUS How Thoughtful Menu Creation Shapes Guest Experience

Apr 3, 2026

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7 min read

Craft Spirits Competitions, Wine Technology, and the Economics of Rarity

Craft Spirits Competitions, Wine Technology, and the Economics of Rarity

Upcoming Events And New Alcohol Technology

Mar 27, 2026

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9 min read

A Drink To Your Health

A Drink To Your Health

Which Drink Helps Your Heart AND Drinks With Hidden Allergens

Mar 20, 2026

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7 min read

Is Noma In Its Death Rattle?

Is Noma In Its Death Rattle?

An Update As Noma Loses Key Sponsors Ahead Of Pop-Up Launch

Mar 13, 2026

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6 min read

Is Pistachio Taking Over?

Is Pistachio Taking Over?

The Nefarious Reason You're Seeing Pistachio Flavored Everything

Mar 6, 2026

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6 min read

What Is Happening In Tequila?!

What Is Happening In Tequila?!

How Recent Events Are Related To Spirits AND Our New Community Platform Launch

Feb 27, 2026

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6 min read

Have We 86'd Small Talk?

Have We 86'd Small Talk?

How Bar Culture Has Become Smarter But Less Social

Feb 20, 2026

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8 min read

The Legendary Chef Getting Away With Rampant Abuse

The Legendary Chef Getting Away With Rampant Abuse

And Making Millions While Doing It

Feb 13, 2026

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8 min read

My Moon, The Moon And Mezcal

My Moon, The Moon And Mezcal

Black Owned Spirits You Should Be Sipping AND Science and Mythology In Spirits

Feb 6, 2026

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8 min read

Tequila Dreams, Spicy Vodka Schemes

Tequila Dreams, Spicy Vodka Schemes

The Tequila Setting The Standard For Sustainability AND Vodka Drama Gets Spicy

Jan 30, 2026

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6 min read

The Drink Trend That Transports You To A Different Decade

The Drink Trend That Transports You To A Different Decade

PLUS: Agave Spirits From Around the World and Updates on Spirits Industry Troubles

Jan 23, 2026

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8 min read

Is Alcohol Too Cheap!? Some Say Yes

Is Alcohol Too Cheap!? Some Say Yes

PLUS: An Exclusive Curated Tequila Event Coming Soon AND My Cocktail Tour of DC

Jan 16, 2026

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9 min read

Rumors Swirling About The Fate Of Beloved Uncle Nearest Brand

Rumors Swirling About The Fate Of Beloved Uncle Nearest Brand

Updates On The Ongoing Legal Battles Plus: Who Really Invented Light Beer?

Jan 9, 2026

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8 min read

Are You Drying-Out This January?

Are You Drying-Out This January?

N/A Drink Innovations and Drink Trends Heading Into 2026

Jan 2, 2026

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7 min read

230-Year-Old Whiskey Brand Halts Production For 2026

230-Year-Old Whiskey Brand Halts Production For 2026

PLUS: What Bar and Drink Trends To Look For In The Coming Year

Dec 26, 2025

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5 min read

Keeping Up With The Riff Raff Might Actually Be A Good Idea

Keeping Up With The Riff Raff Might Actually Be A Good Idea

DC's Zero Waste Bar That's Inspiring Sustainability

Dec 19, 2025

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8 min read

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