
A million bucks will buy you a star on Hollywood’s Walk of Fame. Absolut Vodka has already gotten in on the action, and the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce is hungry (or thirsty) for more companies to step up to the plate. Continue Reading »

The January/February issue of Mutineer Magazine will start showing up on newsstands over the next week or so, and we are proud to say that it is the most mutinous issue yet!
Featured stories in the new issue include:
The Mutineer Interview: Maynard James Keenan
by Alan Kropf
The Mutineer RV made it’s way to the unforgiving Arizona Desert for an exclusive interview with Caduceus Cellars winemaker Maynard James Keenan, who has already rocked the world several times over as the frontman of bands including Tool, A Perfect Circle, and Puscifer.
Epic Ales
by Cody Lee Morris
Brewer Cody Lee Morris of the Seattle start-up brewery Epic Ales tells his underdog story bringing his dream brewery to life.
The Pharmacie
by Marvin Gapultos
Burnt Lumpia blogger Marvin Gapultos offers a rare look at the secret underground cocktail culture of Los Angeles, featuring original paintings by Brent Estabrook.
Rebel Spirit
by Jesse Porter
Mutineer veteran scribe Jesse Porter of the Young Winos of LA goes Gonzo in this piece that explores the exploding craft spirits scene in the United States, featuring Finger Lakes Distilling, Tuthilltown Spirits, Philadelphia Distilling, and Dry Fly Distilling.
The January/February issue also includes:
Chilean Red Wines
Water Relief in Cambodia
Classic Cocktails: The Manhattan
Drip Coffee Solutions for Home
Barley Wines
Palestinian Beer
What Charlotte Voisey Drinks
And much, much, more…
Subscribe now to receive a copy of this issue!
Our friends at STK are very excited about their holiday cocktails, and in the spirit of the holidays we figured WHY NOT SPREAD A LITTLE HOLIDAY CHEER.
Nadia or Nice
42Below Vodka, Pomegranate Liqueur, Lime Juice
Old Man Winter
Woodford Reserve Bourbon, Grand Marnier, Eggnog, Benedictine Liqueur
Amanda-tory Kiss
42Below Vodka, Peppermint Schnapps, Godiva White Chocolate Liqueur, Cream
As for us Mutineers, Energyologist Jeff’s idea of a holiday cocktail is eating candy canes and washing it down with Red Bull and tequila, Beer Editor Brian has a constant supply of holiday seasonal beers finding their way onto the counter, our marketing guru JJ is drinking Amarula Cream cause he can’t seem to get enough of the stuff, and I’m drinking whatever people put in front of me! Happy holidays fellow Mutineers!

If you’ve been following the Mutineer blog for some time, you’ll know how much I despise drunk driving. The good news is that “Y Drive LA” might just be the perfect solution to the drunk driving problems that plague LA. The idea is pretty crazy, but it works: you get wasted at your office holiday party, you call “Y Drive LA”, and a person shows up to drive you home in your car. BRILLIANT! But wait, what happens when you are dropped off at your house in your car? How does the chauffeur get home? Well, your driver has cleverly stowed a motor scooter in your trunk and will scoot off to his next job.
Sounds expensive, right? Nope. Prices for central areas range from $38 to $45, which may be a bit more than a taxi, but you have to consider that now you don’t have to go retrieve your car in the morning, which is a hell of a trade off.
I love this idea and applaud the fine people at Y Drive LA for addressing the drunk driving problem in LA in such a positive and practical way.

Next weekend starts the Leblon sponsored campaign to legalize cachaça. This Brazilian spirit is currently imported as “Brazilian Rum” and according to the Cachaça Declaration of Independence that is hopefully soon to be changed, “We formally and necessarily declare that cachaça is independent of, and therefore not, ‘Brazilian Rum’“. Continue Reading »

The Mutineer Ultra Special Reserve Magic 1800 Tequila
Either the economy sucks or the mainstream is becoming more accepting of hard liquor, because 1800 Tequila has become the official Tequila of the Los Angeles Lakers.
“Our goal is to ensure that Lakers games are the most enjoyable and exciting games to watch” said Los Angeles Lakers Chief Marketing Officer Tim Harris. “Through this groundbreaking partnership, 1800 will provide Lakers fans with the familiar flavor of the super-premium spirit and a variety of beverage choices to enjoy while celebrating courtside, while ensuring that we communicate responsible drinking.” Continue Reading »