Archive for August, 2011
Canadian Club 100 Proof Whisky Review
Canadian Club 100 Proof is six years old, just like the standard, white labeled Canadian Club Whisky. But unlike the entry level bottle, the 100 proof packs an extra
Fancy Free Cocktail
What this cocktail lacks in a respectable name, it more than makes up for in boozy stoutness and balanced flavor. The Fancy Free follows the tried-and-true formula of spirit,
Angel’s Envy Bourbon
Angel’s Envy Bourbon is a newish whiskey from Master Distiller Lincoln Henderson, a 40-year veteran of Brown-Forman and a member of the Kentucky Bourbon Hall of Fame. It’s safe
National Whiskey Sour Day – August 25th
We’re a sucker for drinking holidays. It’s not that we need an excuse to drink, but justification is always nice. So it’s with open cabinets and freezers that we
The World’s Weirdest Spirits
The world is full of weird booze. Much of it is fun to drink, while others totally miss the mark. Even within specific categories, like vodka, there are some
Reyka Vodka and Icelandic Bitters
It’s difficult to find a drink that bitters don’t make better. Their enhancing, tie-the-room-together qualities can take a cocktail from ordinary to extraordinary. But sprinkling them on top of
Milagro Anejo Tequila Review
Milagro makes a range of 100% agave tequilas, including the Milagro Anejo, which is triple distilled in the Jalisco highlands in small batches before spending 18 months maturing in
Bacardi Announces Oakheart Spiced Rum
This week Bacardi Rum announced the launch of Oakheart, its first entrant into the spiced rum market. This is a big announcement for the rum giant, which now offers rums
Mixology Monday: Basil Gin Sour with Basil Foam
Mixology Monday is a monthly online cocktail party that brings together bloggers and drinkers to create cocktails around a particular theme. This month’s venerable host is 12 Bottle Bar,
Old Monk Rum Review
With National Rum Day quickly approaching (it’s August 16th) we’ve broken out our bottle of Old Monk Rum, a 7-year-old vatted dark rum hailing from India. Though it doesn’t
