Back in the dog house – A high proof bourbon review
It has been a while since I reviewed the last bourbon here on the blog. This is why, I thought I will give two bottles a try which I had my eye set on for … Read more
Posts in Category ‘Whisky Drinks’
Lump Street – Faude Doppelkümmel
Usually, Kümmel is a typical liquor from northern Germany. However, Florian Faude from Bötzingen thought he would have a go at this traditional spirit. The result is a rather complex liquor which can be used … Read more
One Bottle One Drink: Il Boulevardier
On to the next spirits category, Amaros! Right after eau de vies, this category is one of my favourites. Of course, you will most of the times need another base-spirit to accompany those bitter herbal … Read more
Violet – Pontica Red Vermouth
Everybody who asks me what the next trend after gin will be, I am telling that it probably will be vermouth. Like gin, you can make it everywhere and in a wide range of variations. … Read more
Boulevardier Sbagliato – Baker’s Bourbon Aged 7 Years
Keeping the topic of Negroni style drinks for another week, we are looking at a slightly altered Boulevardier recipe. Ok, basically I changed every ingredient except the bourbon. However, since the Negroni Sbagliato is a … Read more
Palms – Palms Arrak
Keeping the non-rum-theme for another week during Tiki month, I am presenting to you the Palms cocktail using – Palms Arrak. What might seem like an uninspired cocktail name, actually is another one of my … Read more
Espresso Manhattan – Eagle Rare Bourbon
A few months ago I sampled a great bourbon from the Buffalo Trace Distillery. However, at least here in Germany the E.H. Taylor Small Batch is quite an expensive tipple. So, I thought I give … Read more
Islay Cassis – Lagavulin DE 2017 Single Malt
Believe it or not, but this cocktail actually was inspired by a cold remedy. When my sister gave me a cough drop, I noticed that rough Icelandic / Islay notes go very well with sweet … Read more
Redfort – Maker’s Mark Cask Strength
I admit, I am a Maker’s Mark fan! The bottle with the red way top was the first high-quality bourbon I ever bought and I still enjoy Old-Fashioneds made with it. Naturally, I was very … Read more
No Longer Making Thyme – E.H. Taylor Small Batch Bourbon
It is a pure coincidence that I decided to write about the E.H. Taylor Small Batch Bourbon and the fact that an E.H. Taylor whiskey was crowned as the “best whiskey in the world” this … Read more
