Jessica Florence is with us today all the way from southwest Florida where she lives with her daughter, husband and German Shepherd. Jessica discovered her
Author: Alice Rusalka
I love all things related to literature and storytelling, whiskey, art and cigars. I hope to build a community of passion and conversation here at Necessary Whimsy of people who enjoy a little bit of sophisticated fun.
Artist Introduction: Roman Verostko
I was first introduced toRoman Verostko through early paintings of his which hung in my grandfather’s house. I was intrigued by the historic details of
Sips Review: Gentleman Jack
Distiller: Jack Daniel’s (Brown Forman) Category: Tennessee Whiskey Region: Tennessee, USA ABV: 40% Gentleman Jack undergoes a second maple charcoal mellowing in order to achieve
Cigar Review: Drew Estate Liga Privada T52
Country of Origin: Nicaragua Factory: La Gran Fabrica Drew Estate Wrapper: Stalk cut Habano Binder: Brazilian Mata Fina Filler: Nicaraguan and Honduran Length: 5” Ring Gauge: 54 Vitola: Robusto Released in 2009,
Book Review: The Pawn of Prophecy
Written by: David Eddings Series: The Belgariad Sequence in Series: 1 Paperback: 304 Publisher: Del Rey Publication Date: June 1 2004 (first published March 12,
Pairing Review: The Pawn of Prophecy, Drew Estate Liga Privada T52, and Gentleman Jack
There is something comforting about this pairing. The Pawn of Prophecy by David Eddings is a book that I’ve read and re-read since my youth,
Whiskey Cocktail: Golden Dram
Ingredients .75 oz Scotch 1 sugar cube soaked in Angostura bitters Martini Prosecco Instructions In a champagne flute, soak sugar cube with 3 good dashes
Writer’s Block: Story Structure Part 5 – Dramatica
Dramatica Theory of Story was developed over a 14 year period by Chris Huntley. It theorizes why stories exist and examines both the processes and
Author Interview: Evan Knapp
Today we speak with the inimitable Evan Knapp, author of Where There is Movement. Knapp is a maverick personality, spurning conformity. He’s spent 30 years
Did You Know: Scotch Regions – Highlands
The Highlands are what people traditionally think of when they imagine Scotland – moors, lochs, castles, stags at bay. As far as whiskey lines are