Cocktail Journalist. One in a Worship of Writers.

I've been writing about spirits, cocktails and bars since 2006 and during that time I've attended several spirit launch (and re-launch) events. Figure on average about seven a year. In that time I've learned from my mistakes and the mistakes of others. So, I've come up with some basic rules for you to follow if you find yourself attending a Spirit Launch Party. Rule #1 for attending a Spirit Launch Party. Stock up on singles & 20's. Be prepared to tip everybody. The thinking behind this is simple - 5's & 10's make you look like a hipster piker. Also, do you want to be that person who asks for change of a 5 dollar bill or the guy who doesn't tip at all?? Rule #2 A.B.C. ALWAYS BE CLOSING! Bring plenty of business cards. Be prepared to get a ton. Bring 2 cardholders. Rule #3 Dress like you mean business. 3.1) Men: Clean Shirt with a nice tie and jacket. 3.2) Ladies: Yeah, I'm not going to tell you how to dress.  Rule #4 Lear...

  Some time ago I was hired to write a review about Death & Co. This version of my review was never published so.... Death & Co. 433 East 6th Street New York, NY 10009 (212) 388-0882   (East Village) When you are standing at the threshold of Death & Co . you will notice something that most cocktail bars don’t have, a gatekeeper. This man’s job is not to demolish people. He is NOT a Ray Lewis clone dressed in black and carrying a chip on his shoulder. This man’s job is to make sure you enjoy your evening in a stress-free environment. Once he lets in you’ll realize that the gatekeeper’s clipboard was set to ‘comfortable and cozy’ not ‘crowded and noisy’. And if that means taking your cell phone number and calling you once space is available - than that is what happens. This isn’t Fort Knox or Studio 54…they know that. This is Death & Co. and they want you to have a great time in an intimate setting. Brian Miller is one of the principles behin...