Priscilla – Lysholm No. 52 Botanical Aquavit
While you might have heard of Linie Aquavit, the name Lysholm probably does not ring a bell. However, they are the same family that made Linie Aquavit a renown label. The relatively new No. 52 … Read more
Posts in Category ‘Highballs’
Three Rings – B My Gin & Farthofer Old Plum Eau De Vie
This week is again about gin. I already reviewed the B My Gin, but the new edition comes with a slightly higher alcohol content. This is also the reason why I had to give the … Read more
Xaymaca Lemonade – Plantation Xaymaca Extra Dry
I know I am a little late for introducing the new Plantation Xaymaca Rum. Nevertheless, I thought I would share my insights into this new ester forward rum! The special thing about this rum is … Read more
Carry It On: Harris Gin, Reisetbauer Karotte & Kramer Liqourice Liqueur
After an involuntary break from blogging, let’s continue with a great new article: Although, I am hoping that the “next big thing” will be eau de vies, from time to time a new gin still … Read more
Iron Sky – Juniper Jack London Dry Gin
Until now this year has been a good mix of eau de vies and gin here on the blog. So, after the hazelnut eau de vie I have featured last week, let me introduce the … Read more
Against The Grain – VollKorn
This time the name of the drink reflects the approach the VollKorn takes to the current spirit business. In a world where there are plenty of gins around the VollKorn takes a whole new approach! … Read more
Paper Cuts – Siegfried Distiller’s Cut
Maybe you have been wondering lately what is wrong with me? So many weeks gone by and no review of a new gin ! Well, do not despair, it is time to sample a new … Read more
Revolte Rum Master Class with Distilling Seminar
I already introduced the Revolte Rum to you last year. In the meantime master distiller Felix Kaltenthaler was busy creating some more batches of his great unaged rum. However, Felix did not stop at making … Read more
Fractured Air – San Cosme Mezcal
I know that Mezcal is not the latest trend amongst bartenders and cocktail aficionados. I myself also have tasted a fair amount of it so far, but still most of Mezcal cocktails I mixed so … Read more
Revised Mandarin Collins – Pierre Ferrand 1840 Cognac
The third and last drink in this little series of cognac cocktails is a highball I am planning on serving at my birthday party this year. Similar to the other two recipes it shows how … Read more
