Tropical Month – Scorpion Reef
I discovered this cocktail through the Geschichten aus der Geschichte podcast and their episode on Angostura Bitters. The recipe was created by Marshall Davis at the Gallo Pelón Mezcaleria in Raleigh, NC.
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Old Ceremony – Chairman’s Reserve Vintage
I already reviewed some Chairman’s Reserve Rums on the blog. Therefore, I was quite happy to get the chance to review the vintage version, too. Additionally, the rum seemed perfect for a banana laced Old-Fashioned variation.
Sunday Walker – The Busker Irish Whiskey
There are a few exceptional drinks, which I mix far too rarely. The “Beauregard’s Breakfast” definitely falls into that category. Apart from that, I had a new Irish Whiskey as well as an Amaro to review and a homemade blueberry preserves from my mother-in-law. So, it was the obvious choice to come up with a […]
Noble Beast – Dictador 12 Years
Sometimes spirit bottlings get an update. However, most of the time the ABV is lowered or other measures to lower the costs are taken. Nevertheless, there are exceptions to that rule. In case of the Dictador 12 Years Rum, the production was adapted to the taste of rum connoisseurs. So, I was eager to try […]
Spirited News 03/2021 – Clairin Tasting
I have already written about Clairin here on the blog. Basically, they are domestic distillates from Haiti made out of sugarcane. The producers mostly use sugarcane juice, but sometimes also a sugarcane syrup. Apart from that, almost every production step is done by hand and combined with the different local sugarcane varieties are the reason […]
In the Libertines – Teeling Distillery Visit
We were on holiday in Ireland for the last couple of days. Of course, we also had to visit an Irish whiskey distillery. Since I had good experience with their whiskeys, we chose the Teeling distillery in Dublin. Apart from the tour, I also had the great pleasure of bottling my very own bottle of […]
Spirited News 02/2019: More Rum
Even now that Tiki month is over, I actually have two more rums to talk about. The first one is from St. Lucia and the casks mimic a rum that was forgotten after a fire at the distillery. However, the second rum in question is even more special. The bottling from Plantation’s Single Cask line […]
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 already incorporated in its name ‘extra dry’. Apart from that, I also want to share a new refreshing recipe with […]
Distillery Visit – Slyrs Bavarian Single Malt
I have been to a few distilleries so far. However, I never visited a pure whisky distillery. So, just I had to visit the Slyrs Bavarian Single Malt distillery when I was in the neighbourhood. The home of the Slyrs Single Malt is absolutely worth a visit. Here is the full story of the Bavarian […]
The Giantess – Dry Fly Whiskies
After short holidays here on the blog, I will present to you the rest of the Dry Fly line-up. Besides the potent Cask Strength and the huckleberry wine finished wheat whiskies I already sampled, there is also a rather strong bourbon and a whisky distilled from a rye – wheat hybrid called triticale. Of course, […]