Author Archives: Eddie Pensier

About Eddie Pensier

Television junkie, opera buff, connoisseur of unhealthy foods, fashion watcher, art lover and admirer of beautiful people of all sexes.

The Crack-Up, Five Ways

Posted on November 11, 2016 by Eddie Pensier

Eddie Pensier writes: Bill Burr, as is often the case, captures it just perfectly. Just as leftists are belatedly rediscovering the upside of limited executive power and local self-determination, so will they also see the benefits of gun ownership. After … Continue reading →

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Eddie’s Spirit Chronicles: Whisky Live

Posted on May 30, 2016 by Eddie Pensier

Eddie Pensier writes: I was hesitant when I purchased my $99 tickets for Whisky Live Canberra: Would it be worth the money? I was mindful of the fiasco that was the recent Australian Barbecue Festival in Sydney and set my … Continue reading →

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Eddie’s Spirit Chronicles: Balcones Baby Blue Corn Whisky

Posted on April 30, 2016 by Eddie Pensier

Eddie Pensier writes: I first tasted Balcones Baby Blue at the marvelous Seven Grand whisky bar in downtown Los Angeles. The friendly and knowledgeable barkeep Paul was a big fan but warned me not to get too attached to the stuff: … Continue reading →

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Art Du Jour (Anzac Day 2016 Edition)

Posted on April 25, 2016 by Eddie Pensier

Eddie Pensier writes: Horace Moore-Jones, Simpson And His Donkey (1918) Related Previous ANZAC-themed AdJ here, and here.

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Eddie’s Spirit Chronicles: Angostura 1824 Rum

Posted on April 23, 2016 by Eddie Pensier

Eddie Pensier writes: I picked up this pricey Trinidadian sipper because I had a gift card to a local bottle shop. I’d been hoping for a Diplomatico or a Zacapa but this one was the best one on the shelf … Continue reading →

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Naked Lady of the Week: Viola Bailey

Posted on April 22, 2016 by Eddie Pensier

Eddie Pensier writes: Viola Bailey, or Viola O, or Violet H, or Vanea is either our third or fourth NLOTW from Latvia, depending on whom you believe. This buxom, green-eyed strawberry blonde will have you checking airfares to the Baltic, wondering if … Continue reading →

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Eddie’s Spirit Chronicles: Bruichladdich Octomore

Posted on April 16, 2016 by Eddie Pensier

Eddie Pensier writes: My most recent trip to New York resulted in an invitation to a free Bruichladdich tasting at the excellent Upper East Side Scotch bar Caledonia, and this was the last dram–the self-proclaimed “peatiest whisky in the world”. … Continue reading →

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Why Don’t You Have Fish?

Posted on April 12, 2016 by Eddie Pensier

Eddie Pensier writes: [Oppenheimer] had fierce opinions when it came to food and wine. “Martinis had to be strong. Coffee had to be black. Steak had to be rare,” listed the British physicist Rudolf Peierls. Once, Oppenheimer took Peierls and … Continue reading →

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Eddie’s Spirit Chronicles: Armorik Double Maturation Whisky

Posted on April 9, 2016 by Eddie Pensier

Eddie Pensier writes: I tried this Breton whisky for patriotism’s sake this past Bastille Day.  Somewhat to my surprise, it was absolutely sensational.  Rich smoky-leathery nose caused raised eyebrows: this is no fleur délicat here.  The main palate note is … Continue reading →

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Eddie’s Spirit Chronicles: Atlantico Private Cask

Posted on April 2, 2016 by Eddie Pensier

Eddie Pensier writes: Atlantico is a young Dominican distillery, not a decade old. Their range has found favor with, of all people, Enrique Iglesias, who is a partner in the business and makes promotional videos for them. This is the … Continue reading →

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