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Resources about Tequila and Mezcal: Books, Movies, Websites

A list of books, documentaries, and websites about tequila and mezcal. Read more →

New Booze: Auriverdes from Ardbeg Launching in May

Ardbeg Distillery Releases Auriverdes Ardbeg announces the launch of its 2014 Limited Edition Ardbeg Auriverdes. The new Ardbeg will launch globally on May 31st, as part of “Ardbeg Day”- the distillery’s annual celebration of all things Ardbeg. Ardbeg Auriverdes has been matured in American oak casks, with specially toasted lids that were tailor-made for this formula. “Auriverde,” aPortuguese term, is the combination of auri (meaning “golden”) and verde (meaning “green”) - the colors found in the Ardbeg bottle, as well as the Brazilian Flag and a reflection of the “Ardbeg Day” salute to the 2014 World Cup. Ardbeg Auriverdes is... Read more →

Snap Shots: In the Blending Room

April 2010: Iaian McCallum in the Morrison Bowmore blending room in Glasglow, Scotland. Read about the visit here. Read more →

The Disgusting Things Bartenders Actually Drink

In a story for Details.com I wrote up some of the things that fancy cocktail bartenders actually drink. Check it out here. Read more →

New Booze: Brockmans Gin

Gin by Brockmans Brockmans Gin, a new style gin from the U.K., is now available in the U.S. Launched in England in 2009 and expanded to Switzerland & Spain in 2010, the London-based brand is now available in Massachusetts and New Jersey. Breaking away from the London Dry style gin, Brockmans is designed to be consumed neat or over ice. Brockmans is made with ingredients such as angelica, coriander from Bulgaria and juniper berries sourced from Tuscany. These botanicals is steeped in grain spirit for up to 24 hours to release their flavors. After steeping, Brockmans is distilled in a... Read more →

New Booze: Bols Foam from Lucas Bols

Lucas Bols Alcoholic Foam The Dutch spirits company Lucas Bols has introduced the world’s first alcoholic foam in the United States. The formula is contained in 200 ml bottles of three Bols liqueur flavor varieties: Blue Curaçao, Crème de Cassis and Amaretto. The pump affixes to the top of the bottle and, with quick little pumps, creates up to 2 liters of the fizzy foam. The suggested retail price is $17.99 per bottle. The product is now available in both the on- and off-trade channels across the U.S. “On hot or cold drinks, the foam will hold for a minimum... Read more →

The Top Five Secret Histories of Liquor Brands

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24 Spirits Designed by San Francisco Bartenders

San Francisco bartenders are responsible for the creation of at least 24 different spirits, some available at retail and some reserved just for the bars. In the April 2014 edition of 7x7 Magazine, I have a story about them, with accompanying recipes online. Read more →