Monthly Archives: September 2012

Budget Bourbon at Char No. 4

Posted on September 26, 2012 by cocktailsandcologne

Char No. 4, the Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn bar and restaurant that specializes in whiskey and pork, is one of my favorite places to drink: the whiskey selection is stunning, the atmosphere is relaxed, and the bartender is knowledgeable. Char makes … Continue reading →

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Imperial: From the Barber Shop to the Medicine Cabinet

Posted on September 10, 2012 by cocktailsandcologne

A few weeks ago, I had a great conversation with Bryan Fisher of Imperial Barber Grade Products at the Capsule trade show in Las Vegas that led to a phone interview for my day job at MR Magazine, a menswear … Continue reading →

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Bond No. 9: A Legacy of Bad Behavior

Posted on September 7, 2012 by cocktailsandcologne

Bond No. 9’s Laurice Rahme has responded. See her letter at the end of the post. Just a couple months after the fragrance brand Bond No. 9 won me over again, I hear that the owner, Laurice Rahme, is being … Continue reading →

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