One of my favorite Christmases involved a 2019 trip to Japan… After all, there is something to be said about Japan having some…
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Most people know that I took an indefinite hiatus from blogging to focus on videos and my overall well-being during this pandemic. I…
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Bringing The Gin Party To The South!
by Gail Sotelo December 13, 2019“I’m bringing the party to you,” said my good friend Kia Rasing, who I jokingly call “the hardest working woman in Apotheke Craft…
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Whisky Live 2019: A Family Affair
by Gail Sotelo November 19, 2019It’s that time of year in a Manila-based alcohol professional’s life when he/she willingly offers up his/her liver for the sake of having…
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I am not that witty when coming up with a title for an article (much to the eternal frustration of people who edit…
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ARC Gin: The Archipelago’s Proudly Pinoy Gin
by Gail Sotelo August 29, 2019I’ll be honest: Recent unfortunate events have made it difficult to find appreciation for Philippine craft spirits. These events have hit the industry…
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The Week That Was: Part 1 – Outside
by Gail Sotelo August 16, 2019One of the challenges in being an introverted, semi one-woman* show for 2shots is the need to find time for myself (and family…
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On Indulgence and Rockstars Behind The Bar
by Gail Sotelo June 14, 2019“We are all creating liquid art” – Aki Wang Even a self-proclaimed “educated alcoholic” such as myself (those who are offended with…
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Celebrating World Gin Day… All Month Long!
by Gail Sotelo June 7, 2019I have been drinking copious amounts of gin since the beginning of June, much to my nutritionist’s utter annoyance (“Gail at a certain…
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Hello Readers and Fellow Drinkers! I rarely talk directly to you guys but when I do, I typically have a massive announcement to…