Answers to 10 essential questions about whisky (part two)
There is no reason to fear Scotch Whisky. Be assured that there is no secret handshake, no Gaelic password, and no initiation rights to be performed (although a kilt doesn’t hurt). Your curiosity for...
View ArticleRefreshing summer cocktail recipe: French 75
This classic cocktail has the dubious reputation of being among the most potent cocktails ever created. The crisp and refreshing combination of gin, sparkling wine, and lemon passes the lips with ease...
View ArticleVodka review: Van Gogh Espresso Vodka, Netherlands
Van Gogh's Espresso Vodka is made from fresh cracked Columbian beans with a subtle compliment of cocoa. The result is wonderfully pure creating aromatics that are rarely found in coffee based spirits....
View ArticleClassic beer-based cocktail recipe: Michelada
Sean Ludford is a regular contributor to TaylorEason.com and has a funny and informative website, Bevx.com The Michelada is a wildly popular drink in Latin America. If you have ever enjoyed a cool...
View ArticleNational Vodka Day: A celebration in spirits
Although some people might celebrate it every day, National Vodka Day is actually today. Who knew? I didn't until I received a press release touting the fabulousness of this versatile, chameleon...
View ArticleHome bar essentials – tools you need to make great cocktails
Whatever the task, you need the right tool for the job. The same is true for making cocktails at home. Luckily, the right tools are easy to find, thanks to the magic of the Internet, and pretty...
View ArticleCocktail recipe: Caramel Apple
This caramel apple won't cause an emergency visit to your dentist. A great cocktail for a Halloween or fall theme party. It's fruity with a crisp, tart edge just like a good apple. This recipe can...
View ArticleCocktail recipes: What to do with leftover Halloween pumpkin
So the little kiddies have left with their candy stash, leaving you with a super spooky-pumpkin on your doorstep. But don't throw it out. Recycle that gourd, turning its orange-hued pulp into a few...
View ArticleWhiskey review: Bushmills “Black Bush” Irish Whiskey, Ireland
This iconic Irish Whiskey was first introduced in the 1930s as “Old Bushmills Special Old Liqueur Whiskey,” a special blend of old malt whiskey matured in Sherry casks. By the 1960s, the distillery had...
View ArticleWinter warm cocktail: Hot Toddy recipe
This classic winter cocktail can soothe us and at times heal us with its warmth and clever dose of Whiskey. It can be made with great ease and requires no special skills or ingredients. Be sure to brew...
View ArticleCocktail recipe: The classic Brandy Alexander
At times there is nothing like an "Old School" cocktail made without embellishment. The Brandy Alexander evokes visions and the mood of cocktail parties long disbanded but one I would love to attend...
View ArticleEasy, classic cocktail recipe: Knickerbocker
This classic cocktail is one of the oldest drinks you will find in English print. The exact origins are much fodder for debate. Perhaps it was a signature drink of the old Knickerbocker Boat Club in...
View ArticleFancy, whisky cocktail recipe: The Highland Sour
Sours are often a great and versatile cocktail style taking the essence of the spirit of choice with a fresh, tart, and semi-sweet citrus mix. We love rum, whisky, and Pisco sours and greatly enjoy...
View ArticleThe wonders of hard apple cider: A substitute for beer fatigue?
The mention of cider in the U.S. takes most Americans’ thoughts to the cloudy, amber, delicious, but decidedly non-alcoholic beverage found in groceries and farm stands in the fall. Ask for a cider in...
View ArticleThree cocktails you must know: Manhattan, SideCar and Daiquiri (recipes)
I love simple, classic cocktails. I’ll save you the "more is less" jargon and simply point out that the vast majority of classic cocktails rely upon four or fewer ingredients with a simple garnish....
View ArticleClassic cocktail recipe: Tom Collins
This classic drink has been a staple in cocktail recipe books for well over a century. The simple, but tasty "Collins" treatment of adding a fresh lemon and sugar to a spirit of choice will provide...
View ArticleGlossary of helpful spirits terms: A – G
Answers to many spirit questions like: what is blended whisky, difference between brandy and cognac, what is a bothie, what does bottled in bond mean, what is the angels share, what is aqua vitae, eau...
View ArticleCocktail recipe: Aged Rum Old Fashioned
The Old Fashioned is a classic cocktail whose base spirit is whisky, most often bourbon. However, in the modern bar many variations exist including the use of rye, blended Scotch whisky, or brandy....
View ArticleCan Grand Marnier do cherry successfullly? A review of their new cognac.
The iconic liqueur Grand Marnier has determined to follow their successful holiday release of last season, Quintessence, with another limited release liqueur that is just now hitting the shelves of...
View ArticleCocktails: Getting the recipe right for the perfect drink
An expected garnish to the cocktail renaissance is the great number of cocktail recipes being published in print, online, and on coasters! The up side is that more people are making cocktails at home...
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