Archive for July, 2010
Maker’s 46 Bourbon Review
In March, I spoke with Maker’s Mark Master Distiller Kevin Smith about the launch of the new Maker’s 46 bourbon. Skip forward a few months, and Maker’s 46 has officially
Koloa Dark Rum Review
The Kōloa Rum Company operates the first-ever distillery on the Hawaiian island of Kaua`i and produces three rums – white, gold and dark. Kōloa Rum is made from pure raw
Happy National Scotch Day
Nearly all holidays call for a drink. Take Christmas, July 4th and Arbor Day, for example. But while these drinking occasions may hide behind Jesus, national independence and trees, respectively,
Broker’s Gin Review
Broker’s Gin is distilled near Birmingham, England in traditional pot stills, and though Broker’s Gin was created in 1998, its recipe dates back 200 years. Broker’s is a London dry
Tasting Spirits with F. Paul Pacult
F. Paul Pacult is the publisher of Spirit Journal and a recognized expert in the field. The man tastes eight liquors every morning—when he says his palate is at its
Drambuie: Revisited, Revived and Remixed
To prep for Wednesday’s start to Tales of the Cocktail, some people rest their livers, while others expedite their demise with some Rusty Nails. I chose the latter.
The Drambuie: Revisited,
Sipping Conjure Cognac with Ludacris
I recently sat down with Chris “Ludacris” Bridges in Dallas to discuss his cognac, Conjure. As the majority owner of Conjure, Ludacris went to France in early 2009 to research
Sherry Cocktails
Did you know there’s a Secret Sherry Society? Neither did I, but it exists, and among other endeavors, it apparently provides guys like me with sherry cocktail recipes. From
Gran Sierpe Pisco’s Iron Chef Cocktails
On June 28th, 12 Miami bartenders competed in Gran Sierpe Pisco's "Iron Chef" mixology competition. Contestants were tasked with creating signature Gran Sierpe cocktails using secret ingredients, which ranged from
Seersucker Cocktail Recipe
Summer is an exciting time, especially for that one guy at your office who waits all winter to break out his seersucker suit. If you work for Congress, you probably
