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
Posts Tagged ‘italy’
Quincy Panky – Faude Quitte
While there is always a place for gin, whisky and rum in my heart, my true love are eau de vies. This is why I am constantly looking for new and great fruit brandies to … Read more
One Bottle One Drink – Easy Does It
Next in line for the One Botte One Drink series is Aperol. – An ingredient that is somehow controversial with bartenders here in Germany. However, over the pond in the United States, I guess because … Read more
Rebel – Pierre Ferrand Renegade Barrel No. 2
Today’s article is about quite the special spirit! Basically, it is a cognac, but at the same time it is not a cognac! What seems like Schrödinger’s paradox, actually is quite simply the result of … Read more
Indecision – Mancino Vermouth
Three weeks into the Tiki month and still no rum! I know it sounds like I am doing this on purpose, but I promise you it is just a coincident, that all the drinks I … Read more
Cherrybomb – Vecchio Amaro Del Capo
This article ends the small series on Amaros and we are once again turning our attention to Italy: This time we are reviewing two different Amaros from the Distilleria Caffo in Calabria. In Italy the … Read more
Here In Spirit – N.Kröger Strawberry Rum
Happy Christmas to everybody! Even though the drink I want to present to you is kind of an inappropriate one for Christmas. However, there is nothing wrong with reminding yourself of summer every once and … Read more
High On The Tide – Cotswolds Dry Gin
Aaand we are back to gin! However, this time I am pretty excited to present this bottle to you, not that this would not be the case when I am writing about other spirits. But … Read more
Mind Vs. Matter – Ramazotti Arancia
Similar to the gin trend here in Europe, the United States encountered an Amaro-trend the last few years. Not only is it en vogue for a bar to carry a whole shelf dedicated to this … Read more
Longevity Is Key – Not Just Another Amaro Cocktail
While being mostly great on their own amaros and vermouths also make great cocktails. Also the beautiful thing about cocktails made with fortified wine is their relatively low ABV while at the same time delivering … Read more