William Faulkner rightly said, “There’s no such thing as a bad whisky. Just, some whiskies happen to be better than others.” These exquisitely crafted whiskies have eye-watering prices owing to their taste or quality, age, and the stunning decanters they come in. More of a collector’s items these days, here’s a list of the world’s
What a way to begin Season 7! By attempting to tackle the category that is Asian Rice Wine and Spirits? We would be truly destined to fail if we didn’t have such a spectacular leader to guide us through. How can I describe Marie Cheong-Thong? She is not only one of eight spirit committee members
A chuhai is a Japanese highball made with shochu, soda water, and a flavoring, usually fruit juice, syrup, or tea. Grapefruit is one of the most popular versions, and this one comes together in five minutes with just three ingredients. What Is a Chuhai? If you’ve spent any time in a Tokyo izakaya, you already
If you’re in the mood for something sweet and sour try out the METAXA Sour, a spin on the classic Pisco Sour. This cocktail features Metaxa 12 Stars, lemon juice, sugar syrup, egg white, and Angustura bitters for an added touch of spice. What Is Metaxa? For those of you who might not know Metaxa yet, this
Greece has been quietly making some of the best amber spirits around since 1888, and this Old Fashioned twist is proof. Just three ingredients, Metaxa 12 Stars, honey syrup, and Angostura bitters, come together for a spirit forward sipper that’s every bit as satisfying as the classic. It’s a guaranteed hit with dark spirit fans,
Negroni lovers will be in for a treat this season with Metaxa’s twist on this much loved cocktail, made with Metaxa 12 stars, Campari and sweet vermouth. Garnished with a grapefruit zest for the finishing touch.
A Greek twist on the classic espresso martini cocktail, this drink combines METAXA 12 Stars the signature spirit in the House of Metaxa, sweet vanilla sugar and refreshing cold espresso.
Being a gin fan and a liqueur fan, I am always thrilled to see this combination pop up on the market. Kranebet Italian Gin Liqueur might be new to all of us outside of Italy, but Kranebet has been a cure-all found in pharmacies since 1929 and is now a delicious addition to the category! The juniper
There has been a lot of what I call gin malaise lately – so many new gins on the market, that it’s hard to see the trees through the forest, if I can use that cliche. Sometimes something comes along that delights and surprises you enough to shake you out of your ennui. I am