Coyoacán – Fruto del Sol Mezcal
The second new mezcal I was able to try recently is a first for me. – This again proofs that there still is a lot to discover with mezcal. The Fruto del Sol Mezcal uses … Read more
Posts in Category ‘Reviews’
So American – Rooster Rojo Reposado Tequila
Politics and alcohol never mix well. This is why I try to stay clear of such topics here on the blog. However, if the spirit you are sampling makes a political statement itself, it is … Read more
Hear the Bells – Convite Espadin Mezcal
Well, it seems that no matter how hard I try to write about other spirits, I always seem to circle back to mezcal. Of course, there is nothing wrong with tequila’s smoky ancestor, but I … Read more
Old Old Fashioned – Lantenhammer Marille
When you are into eau de vies, there are a lot of interesting ones out there you want to try. However, there are others that are so exclusive that you only dream about sipping. One … Read more
Serpentine Prison – Evan Williams Single Barrel
It feels like pouring cocktails through coffee filters is a new trend. However, for this Green Point variation I went in a different direction: I just infused sweet vermouth with coffee. The Single Barrel version … Read more
Pine Street – Compass Box Transistor
I am a big fan of Compass Box Whiskies. So, when they teamed up with Brewdog, another innovative brewery / distillery, I just had to try their whisky. The Compass Box Transistor was especially designed … Read more
Luck Down – Reservoir Rye
What better way to start the new year as with a Manhattan variation? In this case, I used quite the special rye whiskey as a base spirit. Rye whiskey usually consists of a mash bill … Read more
The Spirited News: Best of 2020
To keep up with traditions, I am presenting you with the ten best rated spirits on my blog this year. For me personally it was the year of the eau de vie. I never before … Read more
Zephyrus – Spiritus Rex Null Serie Boskoop
All of the Spiritus Rex eau de vies are rare. However, in his “Null Serie” Matthias only bottles his extremely rare spirits. This is why I am extraordinary looking forward to present you with an … Read more
Virtues – Quarantini Social Virgin
Well, if you come up with a gin recipe in record-time what is the next consequent step? Yes, exactly a non-alcoholic beverage which can be used like a regular spirit. This is why the guys … Read more