Two new products that piss me off

One: Part of the sales pitch for this newly distilled bourbon is that it is from the “oldest distillery in New York City.” What that actually means is that Kings County Distillery opened its doors in June of 2010 (in North Williamsburg, Brooklyn) but, the sneaks; it’s the only distillery in New York City. Already put off by this chicanery and, thus, predisposed to hate it, I tried a splash on the rocks but found it too oak-ish and raw and, honestly, not very good. So I tried it in a manhattan and it sucked as a base-liquor for this venerated and venerable drink.

Two: A woman named Michelle Higgins, in an article in the travel section of The New York Times, recommends the use of “Knee Defenders.” This product attaches to the tray table on an airplane and prevents the person in front of you from reclining his, or her, seat. Evidently it’s legal but, if you detect this blockage, you can request the attendant have it removed. Alternatively, you could just go berserk and stuff it up Ms. Higgins’ nose.