From hot coffee in the morning to hot chocolate for the kids, there are a plethora of beverages to warm you in the winter. In search of a nightcap, or a cocktail perfect for a celebration? A good Scotch may be what you're looking for. Scottish whisky, single malt, or blended whisky, neat or on the rocks, isn’t for everyone. But anyone can get cozy with these four fabulous Scottish cocktails.
We see them all the time sitting side by side on the shelf—a Laphroaig 10-year-old sitting by a Laphroaig Cask Strength, or a Talisker 18 next to a Talisker Storm.
Historically, age was equated w
The perfect Old Fashioned can be an elusive thing to find in your local corner bar, and even in some of the most upscale establishments in the country. It’s not as simple as pouring some bourbon and sugar in a glass with an orange slice. But people often treat it that way. So, how DO you craft the perfect Old Fashioned?
First and foremost, to craft the perfect Old Fashioned, you must start w
Scotch whisky is one of the most revered and distinguished beverages in the world. With so much cultural cachet and so many different subcategories, scotch can be a little intimidating. But not to fear, in this article, we break down Scotch Whiskey's 5 regions in Scotland and their distinctive whisky styles!
Because of its lengthy history
There are a variety of things that affect the flavor of bourbon. These include the storage temperature, the time it is aged, and the bourbon mash bill. Bourbon flavor can range from really sweet to incredibly spicy, and from super smooth to overly sharp. That being said, the one thing that has the greatest effect on the taste of the spirit is the mash bill.
A bourbon mash
Here’s the thing about heritage months–they’re established by law. Elected officials have to feel so much passion about an issue that they write or sponsor legislation to devote an entire month to it. When someone asks how much America loves bourbon, the answer is: enough to dedicate the month of September to it.
If you’v
Like the bourbon, this Town Branch Bourbon review is going to be simple, to the point, and worth your time.
For starters, one key idea from the temperance movement is that: "alcohol is dangerous!" Well, Town Branch Bourbon comes with a simple
This David Nicholson Reserve review tells the story of one of the longest-lasting family legacies in bourbon. It all began in a small private room in the back of a grocery store somewhere around N. 6th St. in St. Louis, Missouri.
The store owner, David Nicholson, developed the “43” bourbon recipe which has
The problem with writing a Blood Oath Bourbon Review is that choosing just one bottle is incredibly difficult. We have to go with a cold reason to pick which one of its fantastic collections to talk about.
Since Luxco has released a new Blood Oath Pact No. every year since 2015 (created by John E. Remp), that cold
This Pearse Lyons Reserve review starts off at the beginning, where every story should start.
The Irishman who purchased Lexington’s oldest distillery, Lexington Brewing Company, in 1999, hails from five generations of coopers. He then founded Alltech’s Lexington Distilling Company to bring whiskey distilling bac