Ultimate Gin Guide VI: The History
It has been a while since the last article about gin. So, I thought I update the Ultimate Gin Guide. In this first article, it is all about the history of gin. There might be … Read more
Posts Tagged ‘highball’
Little Italy – Italicus
Before I go on holiday, I wanted to get a small article out there before Summer ends. What would be more suitable for this than a sweet and slightly bitter Italian liqueur. On top of … Read more
La Rencontre – Cap Corse Grand Reserve Quinquina
While spirit forward cocktails are great, you cannot drink the heavy stuff all the time. Especially Summer calls for light cocktails with less alcohol. This is why I came up with a fun highball using … Read more
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
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
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