Friday, May 9, 2008

5 whiskeys worth collecting. Or: Make Ethanol in Your Backyard

First off, from Fortune:

Whiskey is harder to value than wine, but its longevity makes it a worthy option for collectors.
Ever wondered why the French emperor Napoleon is often portrayed with his right hand tucked into his waistcoat? My theory is that he's gripping a hidden flask of his favorite brandy from the ancient cognac house of Courvoisier. And I don't blame him....
NEXT: Rosebank
From PhysOrg:


E-Fuel says the MicroFueler could produce ethanol for less than a dollar per gallon.
E-Fuel says the MicroFueler could produce ethanol for less than a dollar per gallon.

A Silicon Valley start-up called E-Fuel is showing exactly how ethanol can live up to its name as "the people´s fuel." The company recently announced that it will soon start selling a home ethanol system, the E-Fuel 100 MicoFueler, which will allow anyone to make ethanol from sugar, water, yeast, and electricity in their own backyard....