- In case you haven't seen it by now, The New York Times just caught on that speakeasy fever has swept the nation.
- David Wondrich offers his seven tips for not turning into a falling-down-drunk in Esquire.
- Eric Felten delves into The Gibson Martini's Western roots in The Wall Street Journal.
- And in the San Francisco Chronicle, Gary Regan finds the manliest rum drinks must be the strongest rum drinks.