by Sean Ludford | Jan 4, 2022 | Food & Eating, Spirits
For the Scots, Robert Burns is a national treasure and their greatest poet. Sadly, much of the world is vaguely familiar with his name at best, while most know one of his works, Auld Lang Syne (clue, think New Year’s Eve). Much of his work was composed in the Scots Lowland dialect (a dialect of Gaelic), and even his more “international” works were written...
by Sean Ludford | Jan 13, 2021 | Spirits
It’s no secret that Scotch Whisky is more popular now than ever, with no ceiling in sight. Today, it is hard to find a bar or restaurant that does not offer at least a modest selection of Scotch Whisky. Despite the growing number of Whisky converts, many remain confused by the perception of rituals surrounding its service and the peculiar Gaelic place names that...
by Sean Ludford | Nov 19, 2020 | News Feed, Spirits
Baker’s Bourbon allows Bourbon fans a unique opportunity to follow the life of a single barrel. Whiskey lovers have just launched a very cool website — Baker’s Barrel Journey All Whiskey drinker are familiar with the term, “Single Barrel” but have not had the chance to consider the journey of the barrel from start to finish. While barrels may mature side by side each barrel...
by Sean Ludford | Jul 1, 2020 | Spirits
Tequila is a specific, closely regulated, type of Mezcal (or Mescal). In other words, all Tequila are mescals but not all Mezcal is Tequila.
by Sean Ludford | May 8, 2018 | News Feed, Spirits
Felix Juan Serrallés Nevares, the fifth-generation of the Rum dynasty and longtime chairman of Puerto Rico’s Destilería Serrallés, has passed away at 83. He was known to family and friends as Don Fao, and served as president and CEO from 1981 until 2017. Under his reign Destilería Serrallés and their cornerstone brand Don Q Rums have been innovators and a driving force in the...
by Sean Ludford | Dec 6, 2017 | Random, Spirits
Are you waiting until the last minute to do your holiday gift buying? You’re not alone. Last-minute shoppers represented 36 percent of the overall total. If you are among the many who have not completed their holiday shopping we have assembled a few, straightforward gifts ideas for you. Here is our spirits recommendations sorted by type: Brandy Christian Drouin XO Calvados, Pays d’Auge Christian...
