Archive for April, 2010
New Maker’s Mark Bourbon Coming in July
After a call with Maker’s Mark President Bill Samuels in February, and receiving a sample in March, today I spoke with Master Distiller Kevin Smith about the new Maker’s Mark
Cinco de Mayo Cocktails
For millions, Cinco de Mayo commemorates the Mexican army's unlikely victory over French forces at the Battle of Puebla. For others, it’s simply another excuse to drink during the
Bartenders Defend Using Egg Whites in Cocktails
Egg whites have been an integral ingredient in cocktail recipes since the early 1800s, but recently, authorities have begun to crack down on the use of raw egg whites in
Bowmore 12 Scotch Whisky Review
The Bowmore Distillery is one of Scotland’s oldest distilleries, having stood on the shores of Islay since 1779. It is one of the few distilleries that continues to hand turn
Maestro Dobel Tequila Review
I recently received a bottle of Maestro Dobel Diamond Tequila, a spirit that, upon first glance, is a silver tequila. But really it’s a blend of Reposado, Añejo and Extra









