With the backdrop of a wonderful new daughter welcomed into our lives in July, the last several months have been anything but casual and relaxing. While fatherhood has been fantastic, it does...ummm, cut into my available 'free time'. And with that, I've had (as expected) noticeably less time to contemplate, consume, and critique new cocktails, flavor combinations, and spirits. Nonetheless, the wheels continue to turn...I read little bits here and there, keep up on what is becoming available in my area, and, of course, never stop conjuring up a new mix or two.