There a lot of reasons people avoid alcohol, but there’s certainly an influx of individuals in January thanks to the growing trend of “Dry January”. While many spirits that try to impersonate other spirits suffer from their mimicry (looking at you Ritual Zero Proof Whiskey), amaros and other things that don’t directly try to be […]
Rounding out our Sanderson Sister cocktails is the leader, Winnifred Sanderson. Inspired by her slightly bitter nature, wild red hair, and complex potions and spells, her cocktail is an intricate mix of bittersweet, herbal, and bright flavors. With a little extra magic from the glow cubes, her cocktail is made to put a spell on […]
Our original intent while in Melbourne was to visit Starward to enjoy some of their delicious whiskey (which is also exported to the U.S.). Unfortunately, the distilleries hours on Google did not align with the reality of the distillery, and instead ended up with the lovely folks at Patient Wolf (with their great Whiskey Barrel […]
Although less common than Elijah Craig Private Barrels bottled at barrel strength, there are Elijah Craig batches that are bottled at the small batch 94 proof. Given that the small batch is routinely one of our recommended bottles for beginning your home bar, are these viable options to add to your shelf? To find […]
Following up Mary Sanderson’s Cocktail, we’re featuring Sarah Sanderson from Disney’s Hocus Pocus*. Sarah Sanderson is the youngest Sanderson Sister, and the most bubbly and sweet of the three. That is when she’s not busy running amuck (amuck, amuck, amuck!). From being Billy’s Butcherson’s lover to flirting with Satan and the Bus Driver, the bright, […]
It’s no secret that buying syrups is not something recommended in craft cocktails. That said, not all syrups are easy to make or something that you want to take the time to make. Pumpkin spice syrup has many iterations of varying difficulties. Some of these, like our own (used in the Basic Witch and Apple […]
Old Tub Bourbon is a tribute to one of Jim Beam’s original best selling bourbons (in the 1890’s). Named after the old tubs that used to be used for distillation, this unfiltered, bonded bourbon used to be a gift shop only offering in 375 ml vessels. A few years back, this changed, and Jim Beam […]
Welcome to our kick off for 2023’s Halloween Cocktail Season! This year we’re upping our game and using some new techniques that will impress all the ghosts and ghouls at your parties. And it isn’t just a bunch of Hocus Pocus, because this year is all about the Sanderson Sisters from Disney’s Hocus Pocus*. Leading […]
Cointreau is expensive, but do you have to use it? Alternatives abound for orange flavored liquor, many of which are considerable cheaper. Among them is DeKuyper Triple Sec, which comes in at $10 a liter. So is it good enough to use in your drinks? DeKuyper Triple Sec Proof: 48 (24% A.B.V.) Sight: Clear Smell: […]
We’ve highlighted before the idea that proof means flavor. Proof on it’s own isn’t doesn’t mean flavor though. While many factors are important to create the flavor profile of bourbon (mash bill, cask type, etc), perhaps few are so regarded as longer aging. So when the most recent Elijah Craig Barrel Proof – C923 – […]
Wrapping up our quick run through apple brandy based cocktails for fall is the Widow’s Kiss. Originating in 1895 from George Kappeler’s Modern American Drinks, it combines apple brandy, Yellow Chartreuse, Benedictine, and Angostura Bitters to create a balanced fall cocktail. There’s a lot of recipe variation, but we’ve picked our favorite below. Widow’s Kiss […]
Although not widely available, Laird’s Straight Apple Brandy has a reputation for being excellent apple brandy. Unfortunately, it’s distribution isn’t available in all states, so until a friend was able to help me try a bottle I had always found the love for this brandy a mystery. So is it worth the hunt? Laird’s Straight […]