Derek Brown On Vodka Charlatans

The Weekly Standard has a very long piece tracing the history of vodka in America and, naturally, they interview mixologist Derek Brown. He will serve you vodka, but he is not impressed: "It is the chicken breast of cocktails. It is the most boring, least thoughtful, sort of one that you can mix with. For a craft bartender—someone who believes in humanity—this stuff is just a joke and will fade away." [Weekly Standard]