Mind Over Matter – Yoichi Single Malt
One of the last drinks I mixed before Dry January 2024. I always enjoy mixing with Japanese whisky. In this case, I had the chance to create a Rob Roy variation with the Yoichi Single Malt.
One of the last drinks I mixed before Dry January 2024. I always enjoy mixing with Japanese whisky. In this case, I had the chance to create a Rob Roy variation with the Yoichi Single Malt.
Here is another drink to reminisce on summer! A lower ABV highball which serves as a perfect refresher for the hotter days, or as an excellent Aperitif. I just wanted to play around with the flavours here and use rosemary as a garnish.
I really enjoy sake, whether as a drink accompanying sushi, or mixed in Japanese-inspired cocktails. This is why I was very happy to have one a care-package by Akashi-Tai on my friend Serge’s page Hungry Thirsty Bored. Instantly, I came up with a sake based highball, which is light, but also very refreshing.
You know how it is, you have great cocktail ideas, but you cannot try them all! At the same time, when you do it happens that you get not to write about them. However, inspired by Torben from Empirebrick of Gin, I decided to publish some of them anyway. (It seems like I was quite […]
There is an ever growing market for high-quality lemonade. Sometimes you just want something refreshing and tasty without alcohol. Yet, on other occasions you crave a special mixer for your spirit of choice. In this case, the Balis Drinks are perfect for both. This is why I took a closer look on all three flavours […]
Well, it is time to talk about gin again. Although, there is an oversupply of gins nowadays, sometimes a new one comes around which still is worth a try. In this case, the Lind & Lime Gin from Scotland combines just seven botanicals for a very classic juniper forward taste. So, I thought I give […]
In line with my Ultimate Guide to Eau de Vie Glasses, I again went a bit crazy. I was asking myself which would be the perfect glass for enjoying Champagne? Well, after trying a champagne and a sparkling wine from six different glasses, I can give you the straight answer: It depends!
There are a lot of tequilas out there. However, excellent ones are a bit harder to find. So, I am very happy to present to you a tequila which fame precedes him. So I thought I combine the highly rated Fortaleza Blanco with another great spirit the Lantenhammer Rote Williams eau de vie. On top […]
Okay, I admit that this headline is more than lurid, but while most people would argue that the Martini is the king of cocktails, it takes even more practice to get accustomed with the Negroni’s taste. Yet, when you do, you probably will be magically drawn to it more often than to a Martini! Moreover, […]
While everyone (bartender) loves bourbon and rye whiskey, they easily forget about other interesting whiskey categories from the States. There is a growing number of corn, Tennessee and wheat whiskies from a few big producers and an uncountable number of small, craft distilleries. Of course, demand determines supply and so it is no wonder that […]