early OKP days. In college I started drinking trying to convince myself that I liked Bud Light. From that, sweet stuff like Smirnoff Ice. First “cocktails” I liked were terrible margarita and daiquiri mixes. Then Henny and Coke. By my 30’s I discovered craft beers and loved them, but definitely didn’t like the calories and weight I put on because if I drink beer, I need to drink 2-3.

First time I realized that I liked whiskey was when I had a New York Sour at a nice restaurant in my late 30’s. Then is was old fashions. Now that I’m in my early 40’s, I’m all about scotch, bourbon, and quality rum.