Colorado may be known for the barrels on barrels of craft beer found in all four of its corners. But there’s also an explosion of craft distilleries in the state, many of which are experimenting with gins that impart a kick of local flavor. Local distilleries are scouring the Rocky Mountains for their botanicals and, …
If 2019 was the year that the gin craze really exploded around the UK and the world, then 2020 – and many months in lockdown – was surely the year of the homemade cocktail! But a surge in interest in creating delicious (easy) cocktails at home wasn’t the only emerging trend in the world of …
When it comes to the big name spirits, there may be no more divisive option on average bar cart that gin. “It tastes like summer!” some exclaim, while other complain “It tastes like Christmas trees.” But though the classic, pine-y juniper flavor of the London Dry gins most of us grew up with may be …
As part of the Pioneering Spirit whisky project, in partnership with The Glenlivet, NTS have been conducting desk-based studies of whisky-related artefacts in Trust collections and archive information on The Glenlivet old distillery site. The site of The Glenlivet old distillery is located on Upper Drumin farm, just over half a mile upslope and south-west …
By CNTraveler A Classic New York City Martini No offense to vodka, but, the gin martini is the only martini. This iconic cocktail is said to have originated in the Knickerbocker Hotel in New York City in 1906, served by a bartender named Martini di Arma di Taggia, to John D. Rockefeller. For such a …
By InsideHook Green Spot “It’s delicious and it reminds me of the very best work days. Barley on the nose, palate and finish, mixed with a little iodine and bourbon-soaked fruitcake.,” as Lisa Wicker, President/Master Distiller of Widow Jane Distillery, told us last year. Writer’s Tears Another favorite of Wicker’s, this tipple was inspired by …
By InsideHook Powers Gold Label To quote an Irish whiskey expert we interviewed a few years back: “[This is] smooth, approachable and the right price point … drink it neat. Perfect to aid in washing down a pint of Guinness, Smithwicks or Magners Cider. In that order.” The Sexton Made from 100% malted barley triple-distilled …
By livemint.com What is whisky? Let’s begin with the basics. Scottish distilleries have long set the bar and tradition for whisky production. It’s a robust process which requires scientific mastery. It starts with fermenting a grain for alcohol and ends with maturing the liquid in a wooden cask. Although standards and regulations can vary between …
By InsideHook Mars crafts most of its whiskey in the Nagano Alps, making it Japan’s highest-elevation distillery. But they have another distillery along the humid coast in the south. As well, they also age some of their hooch in a building on a Natural Heritage Site in a subtropical jungle. The demand for Japanese whisky …
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By Vinepair Launched in 2005 and created for maximum approachability, Monkey Shoulder is a blended Scotch that’s a fan favorite. And in case you were wondering, no, it’s not meant for monkeys’ consumption (though we’d assume they’d like it as much as we do). It’s made to be mixed. Unlike many whisky brands, which are …
There’s premium liquor. And then there is a category of alcohol that’s sold for lakhs and crores. The aroma, tasting notes, ingredients, distilling process, everything about these expensive spirits make the drink better in every aspect. So whether you’re looking for something strong yet smooth, exquisite sipper on the rocks, or something that defines the …
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By GQ India is the second largest consumer of spirits in the world, according to IWSR Drinks Market Analysis, a London-based research firm. The nation’s favourite tipples include whisky, vodka, gin, rum, tequila and liqueurs. Per BBC, India consumes more than 663 million litres of alcohol – up 11 per cent from 2017. Which of …
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By GQ 1. Stroh 160 Rum One of the popularly flavoured high-proof rum from Austria, Stroh 160 has unique aromas of pound cake, butterscotch, assorted fruit jelly. The rum has a hint of cotton candy. It leaves a stronger taste of fruits, vanilla, creamy butterscotch and has a blend of fine spices. Stroh 160 is …
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Each year, just one “Taste Master” Award is given to the very best whisky in the whole competition, as judged by members of the expert panel. In 2020, the honour of winning this award went to Tomintoul 25 Year Old, a beautifully rich and complex single malt whisky, which perfectly demonstrates the use of bourbon …
Tomintoul Whisky recently announced the release of the Tomintoul Cigar Malt (43% ABV), a rich and complex single malt whisky specially created by the company’s Master Distiller, Robert Fleming. Fleming also recently had a whisky released by the distillery in honor of his 30th anniversary there. To create the new release, a combination of Tomintoul …
By 2ndKitchen.com 1. Let’s Not Make This Awkward This jar calls out the elephant in the room. Customers know that employees are expecting a tip, and the employee is hoping that the customer leaves a tip. Calling it out the obvious breaks the tension and – hopefully – gives the customer a chuckle. 2. Put …
The origins of Ballantine, voted Europe’s No 1 Scotch whisky and also World’s Best Blended Scotch 2020, traces back to the early 1800s. It all began on a fine morning in 1822 when Archibald Ballantine, a Scottish farmer, took his son George in a horse-drawn cart to Edinburgh. The young boy was shaking nervously in his …
‘Underrated’ is a challenging term to define—especially as it applies to whisky. Does it signify that not enough people are talking about a certain bottle? If so, what sort of people: Industry professionals, connoisseurs, the general public? Typically those camps are holding wildly different conversations. Is the phrase a stand-in for a release that’s priced …
Masthouse Whisky, coming to stores directly from Copper Rivet Distillery, is in Wish list of many out there. Copper Rivet opened in 2016, it is owned by the Russell family in Chatham Docks. The team are mad at provenance and transparency so they have come up with their own version of the SWA rules called …
The more complex style of port, such as aged Tawny, has a slightly different story and a slightly different flavor. Made with the same grapes as Ruby Ports, Tawny port has been aged in oak long enough for the rich red color to fade to deep mahogany. What does Tawny Port taste like? Because of …
