Spirited News: Finest Spirits 2019
After my first visit to the Finest Spirits in 2016, I managed to swing by the great spirits tradeshow once again. The focus this year was on rum, which we had at the Finest Spirits … Read more
Posts Tagged ‘highball’
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
Ixtapa – The Amber Falernum
Chances are high that you never heard of Falernum! However, among the more obscure rum liqueurs, like Pimento Dram or Swedish Punch, it very well may be the most famous. When used right, Falernum definitely … 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
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
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
Unbottled: Hoos London Gin
View in: de en “Small Batch” mit dieser Bezeichnung ist der Gin von Heiko Hoos, in Anlehnung an das Herstellungsverfahren, versehen. Das eine kleine Produktionsmenge nicht gleichbedeutend mit hoher Qualität sein muss, sollte dabei aber … Read more
Japanese Inspired Cocktails: Lost In Translation
The second instalment of my Japanese cocktail trilogy again features Japanese whisky. However, this time it is a Blended Malt combined with Japanese plum liqueur and green tea. This might be the perfect beverage when … Read more
