El Búho – Bruxo X Mezcal Espadin
After the big initial hype, I steered a bit clean off Mezcal, because its intense taste was a bit too much for me. However, every once in a while I am in the mood for … Read more
Posts Tagged ‘tequila’
Mexican Sazerac – Ocho Tequila & La Escondida
In the last few months I had a growing interest in tequila. On top of that, we had a great Sazerac by the bartender from the Blind Pig in Dublin. Therefore, I tried to recreate … Read more
Celery Margarita – Ocho Blanco Tequila
Although the idea of a margarita with celery might not be new. I thought it would be an excellent choice for the really hot few days. On top of that, I wanted to present to … Read more
Agape – Inicio Blanco Tequila
The most famous tequila cocktail probably is the Margarita. Yet, the regular version can come off as a little bit unbalanced sometimes. Therefore, I wanted to create a version which gives the tequila enough room, … 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
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
Spirited News: The Best Of 2016
Yes, I am also doing a end-of-the-year review thing now. It is not only to have something quick to write about without doing actual work between the holidays, but also because I was curious myself. … Read more
Zingaro – Don Fulano Fuerte
After all this bourbon whiskey, it is time to focus on some interesting agave spirit again! In the case of the Don Fulano Fuerte, we are not only talking about a high quality tequila, but … Read more
The Ultimate Negroni Guide – Everything there is to know about the real king of cocktails!
Okay, I admit that this headline is more than lurid, but while most people would argue that the Martini is the king of cocktails, it takes even more practice to get accustomed with the Negroni’s … Read more
Splitter – Dry Fly Cask Strength Wheat Whiskey
While everyone (bartender) loves bourbon and rye whiskey, they easily forget about other interesting whiskey categories from the States. There is a growing number of corn, Tennessee and wheat whiskies from a few big producers … Read more