Here’s Whiskey! He’s almost a 3-year old rye-colored doggo. Very nose-forward. Kind of strange on the palate, and his finish was last*. He is, however, a wonderful companion. Just like the liquid whiskey. *Seriously. He finished last in all the races he completed, and fell over in the remainder.
A while ago I popped in to my local liquor store to take part in a whiskey tasting. They had some bourbons and whiskeys from the good folks at Heritage Distilling Co. Having never heard of them before I was excited, hoping to find something novel and unique. Sadly, I was a little underwhelmed. Batch … More Tasting Notes: Heritage Distilling Co.
So I was given a book about bitters this past year for my birthday. This one, specifically. In the back there are some recommended recipes that, shockingly, call for bitters. I was perusing my books and websites for autumnal/winter drinks as my wife and I are hosting Thanksgiving and I want to be a good … More Adventures In Mixology – 11/20/16
So I’ve been doing some research and have found that daiquiris have been horribly misrepresented in this country. On top of that, real, authentic, Cuban-style daiquiris are supposedly wonderful! This is something I had to taste test. There was just one problem…. I’ve wanted to do a basil gimlet, and was really in the mood … More Adventures In Mixology 11/12/16
A couple years ago I started a job at a Manhattan law firm. Halfway through my first day my supervising partner stepped into my office and shut the door. He placed two bottles onto my desk; a bottle of Buffalo Trace, and a bottle of Grey Goose. “Mik, what I’m about to tell you is … More So You’re Having A Day…
It’s here. We made it. We finally made it. This election cycle is, one way or another, coming to an end. Here are some concoctions for us to enjoy this 8th of November. May whatever gods are out there have mercy upon our souls. Old Fashioned: This is the grumpy-old-man, get-off-my-lawn, IDGAF-just-leave-me-alone choice. Raise A … More Election Night 2016 Drinks
Whiskey and vodka ~ Gin, brandy, rum, and mezcal ~ Make life easier.
The Miksologist 