Jul 11, 2021 | cocktails, cocktails at home, recipe, Scotland, whiskey
Whether you’ve been drinking Scotch for years or have yet to enjoy your first dram, it’s always fun to learn a bit more. Over the years, I have been building up a taste for Scotch. When I visited Scotland, I took a Master Class and learned a lot. I thought...
Sep 12, 2020 | cocktails, cocktails at home, gin, recipe, United Kingdom
I remember the first time I saw sloe gin listed on a cocktail menu. I assumed it was just a thicker version of gin, like molasses. This was a little bit right, but mostly wrong. Sloe gin is a liqueur, while classic gin is a spirit. In the years since I first tried it,...
Nov 3, 2019 | city guides, cocktails, gin, lists, London, mezcal, tequila, vermouth, whiskey
Home to the famed “Cocktail Week,” London is bursting with incredible bars. Whether you’re a local, or a tourist, you can easily be overwhelmed with choice. While I couldn’t possibly make a dent in trying them all, I did discover several spots...
Nov 5, 2018 | cocktails, food, gin, Scotland
After breakfast, we headed to the castle on the other end of the Royal Mile, Palace of Holyroodhouse where Her Majesty the Queen spends her summers. Because it’s still in use, there were no photos allowed inside. However, along one side of the palace is...
Nov 4, 2018 | cocktails, food, ingredient travel, Scotland, tequila, whiskey
After enjoying a train ride up from London in October 2018, and settling into our garden cottage, we headed out to enjoy a day of Fall in the UK with scotch in Edinburgh. From the crisp air, to the regal castles, it was a beauty, highlighted with a Scotch whisky...
Nov 3, 2018 | cocktails, England, food, gin, London, Scotland
The first week of my trip in London was spent working on/at our annual festival. The best part of the week was seeing my friends/co-workers. One night we caught up over rounds of delicious cocktails at Nine Lives. If you are in London, don’t miss it! Brian...