Archive for May, 2011
Jim Beam Devil’s Cut Bourbon Review
Jim Beam Devil’s Cut is a new bourbon created by extracting the liquid that’s trapped inside the wood of bourbon barrels during the aging process. Rather that losing this flavor-packed
Oxley Gin Summer Cocktail Recipes
Summer’s approaching, or for many of us, it’s already here. So let’s kick back with some refreshing gin cocktails. These recipes come courtesy of Oxley Gin. Featuring fresh fruit and
Springbank 10 Year Old Scotch Review
Springbank Single Malt Scotch is distilled in Campbeltown, one of Scotland's four recognized whiskey-producing regions. Springbank Distillery is the oldest independent family-owned distillery in Scotland and still uses by-hand production
Apple Brandy Old Fashioned
I love an Old Fashioned. It’s a delicious, classic, tried-and-true cocktail downed at bars since before “mixology” was even a term. While my go-to Old Fashioned includes the traditional choice
Republic Anejo Tequila Review
Texas-based Republic Tequila makes a range of 100% agave, certified organic tequilas. Distilled in small batches at La Quedmada, one of Mexico’s only organic distilleries, Republic is the boozy offspring
I Spirit Vodka Review
I Spirit Vodka is a new Italian vodka created in partnership between restaurateur Arrigo Cipriani (owner of the famed Harry’s Bar), the enterprising Lapo Elkann of the Fiat family and
Rhum Barbancourt 3 Star Review
Haiti’s Rhum Barbancourt makes a range of rums including the 3 Star, which is aged for four year in oak. This rum is distilled from pressed sugar cane juice, rather
Jack Daniel’s Updates Old No. 7 Bottle and Label
The Jack Daniel Distillery announced yesterday that it’s updating the Jack Daniel's Old No. 7 bottle with a new design meant to accentuate the bottle's square shoulders and simplify the
English Harbour 5 Year Rum Review
English Harbour Rum hails from Antigua. It is distilled in copper stills and then aged in small oak barrels – in this rum’s case, for five years, though English Harbour
The Bitter Truth Cocktail Bitters Traveler’s Set
Ardent drinkers know that a dash of bitters can transform a cocktail from mundane to magical. But what does a cocktail aficionado like yourself do when on the road –









