Category Archives: The Good Life

Eddie’s Spirit Chronicles: Angostura 1824 Rum

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

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

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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Eddie’s Spirit Chronicles: Armorik Double Maturation Whisky

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

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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Happy Easter

Blowhard, Esq. writes: Kate Upton doesn’t want to be left out:

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Naked Lady of the Week: Katerina Hartlova

Blowhard, Esq. writes: Another NLOTW, another busty Czech girl. I’m sure one day I’ll get tired of girls like Ms. Hartlova and her Eastern European cousins in the Ukraine. But that day is not today. Nudity below and hardcore at the … Continue reading

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Naked Lady of the Week: Lindsey Vuolo

Blowhard, Esq. writes: As the nakedless Playboy redesign is revealed this week, I thought I’d celebrate one of my favorite playmates from the past couple of decades: Miss November 2001 Lindsey Vuolo. After gaining playmate status, Miss Vuolo spent a few … Continue reading

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Naked Lady of the Week: Roberta Pedon

Blowhard, Esq. writes: Roberta Pedon, with her signature awkward smile and early death, sums up the innocence and darkness of the 70s hippie California that spanned the Summer of Love to the Manson murders. *blah blah blah more pretentious sociological analysis … Continue reading

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Architecture Du Jour: King’s Highway in Palm Springs, CA

Blowhard, Esq. writes: While in Palm Springs I didn’t get the chance to tour much of its midcentury modern splendor, but I did enjoy this former Denny’s that the Ace Hotel has hipsterized. Dig the cantilevered roof and rock wall, baby. … Continue reading

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