Author Archives: Susan L. Schwartz

How to Make the Birch Forest Martini

The Birch Forest Martini captures the essence of the wild, blending the earthy elegance of

How to Make the Glendalough Shamrock

The Glendalough Shamrock gets its distinctive green colour from herbs, herbal tea and botanical liqueur.

How to Drink at Archive & Myth with Laurie Howells, Head Bartender

How many cocktail competitions are you doing this year?  Our guest has challenged herself to

The Heart of the Hotel: St. Regis Venice

Step inside and if you listen closely, you can hear it—the clink of glass, the

How to Drink Woodford Reserve with Elizabeth McCall, Master Distiller

For someone who is passionate about horses and bourbon there is one position that would

How to Make the Woodford Reserve Old Fashioned

Whiskey, sugar, bitters, and a twist of orange: four ingredients, five minutes, and one of

10 Best Wheated Bourbons Every Enthusiast Should Try

When it comes to bourbon, the mash bill plays a significant role in shaping the

The 10 Best Blanco Tequilas You Need to Try

When it comes to tequila, blanco is the purest expression of the spirit. Unaged and

An Irish Year in Whiskey: Glen Melia’s Top Whiskey Experiences of 2024

In 2024, the Irish whiskey scene flourished, with new distilleries emerging and established ones innovating.