Dark Four Door – Pierre Ferrand Réserve
Even though cognac is a classic cocktail ingredient, it gets side-lined by other more famous spirits most of the time! When you do find a recipe calling for it, most of the times it uses … Read more
Posts in Category ‘Bitters’
Metal & Dust – Scheibel Moor Birne
After several mentions of this special pear eau de vie I just had to get my hands on a bottle. Now that I did, I can quite understand what the fuss is all about. Although … Read more
Zingaro – Don Fulano Fuerte
After all this bourbon whiskey, it is time to focus on some interesting agave spirit again! In the case of the Don Fulano Fuerte, we are not only talking about a high quality tequila, but … Read more
High On The Tide – Cotswolds Dry Gin
Aaand we are back to gin! However, this time I am pretty excited to present this bottle to you, not that this would not be the case when I am writing about other spirits. But … Read more
Be Mine – B My Gin
I know, I complained a lot about new gins still being introduced to the market… Well, I resigned, I will just appreciate every new drop of gin as a contribution to the diversity of the … Read more
Harold Bloom – Hoos Reserve Gin
I already introduced the regular Hoos Gin to you some time ago. Now Heiko Hoos is back again with two bottlings of his Reserve Gin. Why am I sampling two different batches here, you might … Read more
Longevity Is Key – Not Just Another Amaro Cocktail
While being mostly great on their own amaros and vermouths also make great cocktails. Also the beautiful thing about cocktails made with fortified wine is their relatively low ABV while at the same time delivering … Read more
I Never Get Old – Citadelle Réserve Gin
Well, I promised you some new articles on everyone’s favourite spirit and here you have it! After my complaint some weeks ago that I did not manage to write about gin, the guys from Pierre … Read more
A Bitter Christmas – How To Make Bitters II
Some time ago I published my first article on making bitters. Which basically gives you everything you need to create your own style of bitters. However, there are also defunct bitters out there and some … Read more
Devil’s Work – Peat’s Beast PX Sherry Finish
Even though I am already in Christmas mode, I cannot help myself but to create none christmas themed cocktails! Well, maybe you could take the peated whisky in this recipe as a metaphor for an … Read more