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Tom Johnson is a magazine and television writer and former bartender based in Louisville, Kentucky. As a trainer for the Aroma Academy US, he teaches both enthusiasts and professionals how to properly nose and assess fine wines and spirits. He also dabbles in politics, consulting with campaigns at every level of government.
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Perfect Manhattan
Posted by Tom JohnsonMy first test of a new simple syrup is always an Old Fashioned. For this version, I prefer smoked cinnamon bitters and ginger bitters to bring out the orange and clove flavors in the simple syrup and bourbon, but orange and Angostura would also work.
January 28, 2022 -
Young Spirits: J. Reiger & Co.
Posted by Tom Johnson“Once we have our own bourbon and rye, they easily step in and become products that are sold alongside,” Rieger said. “They complement the original whiskey. They don’t replace it.”
January 18, 2022
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