Chivas Regal has recently recreated its original blend (also a 25-year-old) with Master Blender Colin Scott’s lifetime achievement, Chivas Regal 25 Year Old. Mr. Scott unveiled this luxury scotch whisky at the New York Public Library in a private tasting. We must have missed our invite?
At least the Chivas folks were nice enough to send a sample. So here it goes:
On the nose, Chivas Regal 25 Year Old, has hints of caramel and … Read more
I was reading Esquire and came across this most interesting of cocktails.
In the ever fashionable trend of “Molecular Mixology” a few Esquire staffers created the Wiskeyburger Cocktail, described by Esquire’s David Wondrich as “a glass of tan liquid with some greenish froth on top and a dill-pickle slice hanging off the rim.”
According to Wondrich, the exchange went like this:
… Read moreWhat’s this? we asked.
“Whiskeyburger.”
Okay. What’s in it?
“Beefskey, tomato syrup, mustard —
Dad is a classic and so are his cocktails.
No Midori Sours or piña coladas for good old Pops. Nope, our dad sips Manhattans and martinis. These are the cocktails that helped raise us all.
Cheers!
Father’s Day Links
Father’s Day Traditions from Around the World [Mental Floss]
Tailgator, Gas Powered Blender [DOTW]
Drinks for Dad: Classic Cocktails for Father’s Day
Father’s Day Masterclash: Heathcliff Huxtable vs. Al Bundy [Asylum]
Top 10 Manly Drinks … Read more
Perfect for Father’s Day, Chivas Regal is offering a once in a lifetime journey to Scotland for two. The $120,000 week-long trip includes:
… Read moreFirst class airfare, helicopter and ground transportation Lodging, a private mansion with a full-service staff, world-class hospitality Privately prepared meals from one of Scotland’s most acclaimed chefs A round of golf at the World famous St. Andrew’s Link An intimate dinner with the Duke of Argyll at his home, Inveraray Castle (a
Sex and the City: The Movie hits the theaters today, so what would be more appropriate than a whole bunch of fun cocktails to go along with the premier?
The ClassicsCosmopolitan
Flirtini
SKYY Vodka created this quartet of cocktails, each named for one of the fab four.
Ocean Spray gets into the cocktail game with four unique cocktails. Each evokes a bit our heroines.
Today, we pause to remember those who have fought and fallen to protect our country. We must also tip our hat to those currently serving in Iraq & Afghanistan.
Hooah!
Military Drinks
Origins of Hooah
10 Things to Know about Memorial Day… Read more
It is illegal to distill spirits in the US with out a commercial license. So we don’t recommend trying this at home. Still, how cool would it be to make your own vodka, whiskey or just about anything you can think of right in your own backyard. Way more impressive that your homebrewing neighbor? So 1990s. A boy can dream.
Anyway, if you do live someplace where it is legal or have a license, Instructables … Read more
We were asked to write a post about sustainable distilling practices for “The Best of the Green Web,” a collection of post about sustainability, climate change and green initiatives.
Contributing to the site are some of the best on the web including Boing Boing, Makezine & Notcot. The site is a treasure trove info, green ideas and over sustainable goodness.
Read my article about sustainable distilling practices on The Best of the Green Web.… Read more
Today marks the 134 running of the Kentucky Derby, the most exciting 2 minutes in sports. To celebrate, we have links from around the web.