AJ Rathbun

Local and Inventive Shot-and-a-Beer Pairings

Local and Inventive Shot-and-a-Beer Pairings

No Anchor’s Chris Elford pairing Novo Fogo Chameleon cachaça and Duchesse de Bourgogne sour ale

Three Impressions of Batch Bar

Three Impressions of Batch Bar

Enjoy a tall drink at Batch Bar crafted from neighboring Batch 206 Distillery’s spirits

St. Patrick’s Day Drink Ideas Out and In

St. Patrick’s Day Drink Ideas Out and In

Whether you're planning a night out on the town or staying in at home, cocktail critic AJ Rathbun has a drink for you

The Blackthorn, a stiff drink AJ recommends making with The Quiet Man blended Irish whiskey

Drinks News: Rob Roy, 190 Sunset and Spirits in the South Sound

Drinks News: Rob Roy, 190 Sunset and Spirits in the South Sound

Have a Stay the Course and support Rob Roy’s Jesse Cyr on March 14th

Three Impressions of Bruciato

Three Impressions of Bruciato

After Bainbridge Island restaurant Hitchcock's Monday night pizza pop-ups became a big hit, its James Beard-nominated chef Brendan McGill opened pizzeria Bruciato in Winslow last January

The Bruciato Negroni, with luscious, herb-infused house made brandied cherries

Musical Beers, Basil Mint Cider, The Dark Door Bourbon and More Spirited News

Musical Beers, Basil Mint Cider, The Dark Door Bourbon and More Spirited News

It's time to celebrate: Spring's right around the corner and there's all kinds of spirited happenings within Seattle's craft beverage scene

Kick-start spring with Seattle Cider’s seasonal Basil Mint cider

Three Impressions of Bar Charlie

Three Impressions of Bar Charlie

Seaplane-themed craft cocktails, a cozy bar and great small plates: Bar Charlie is a smooth landing

Don’t miss your Connecting Flight, a cocktail at Stone Way’s Bar Charlie

Sip on This: Valentine’s Day Cocktail Ideas

Sip on This: Valentine’s Day Cocktail Ideas

Wherever you go, whatever you do, AJ has a drink for you

This V-Day, consider staying home and making a romantic drink like the Valentine’s Slumber

Three Impressions of Thackeray

Three Impressions of Thackeray

The Royal Shipyard is one of six intriguing choices on Thackeray’s Gin & Tonic menu

Make This Cocktail: Foreign National's Osaka No. 1

Make This Cocktail: Foreign National’s Osaka No. 1

At Stateside’s new bar, this beautiful update of a lesser-known drink transports taste buds with every sip

Flame on! Foreign National’s Eli Hetrick torches some star anise for the Osaka No. 1

Three Impressions of Westland Distillery’s Cantilever Room

Three Impressions of Westland Distillery’s Cantilever Room

The Westland whiskey cocktail flight comes with three small cocktails and a straight pour of whiskey

Three Impressions of Sovereign

Three Impressions of Sovereign

AJ is a fan of the underground bar

The Black on Gold cocktail at Sovereign

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