Barragan's Bacchanalian Blog

"Just hanging with the boys...Fanciulli" While recently reading an article about Fernet Branca, I came across a name that ...

"All hail the Count...Edmundo Dantes" In my quest to prepare for my trip to Cuba, I delved deep into the world of rum.  I...

In search of the HaLo...Trefethen I remember the first time I ever tasted Trefethen's HaLo...it was love at first sip!  In my e...

A feast for the senses...Regusci The Regusci Winery is built on the remnants of the Occidental Wine Cellar that Gaetano Regusci pu...

Littorai...plural derivative of the Latin word Litor, which means the coasts. Mention this Latin word to a Somm and they will tell y...

Halloween...Walking Dead...ZOMBIE! There is no better time of year to visit one of the most quintessential of Tiki drinks, Don the Be...

The September Morn Yet another classic Rum cocktail...this drink immediately caught my eye because it is based on another beloved...