Here’s how to make a proper Dark ‘n Stormy Pour 6 oz ginger beer (either Barritts or Gosling’s brand) into a tall glass filled with ice Float 2 oz of Gosling’s Black Seal Rum on top. Stir until it looks like a storm cloud. Optional garnish: lime wedge. There’s a magical quality to every BermudaContinue reading “Dark ‘n Stormy recipe – one of Bermuda’s most popular drinks”
Category Archives: spirits
The next hot trend – Ontario about to burst forth with micro-distilleries
Spirits Start To Emerge in My Consciousness I’ve been a wine aficionado for a long time. But I haven’t been able to resist the lure of spirits either. They’ve gradually tugged at my attention and they’re winning me over. They’re fascinating and equally full of culture and lore. So with this post, IContinue reading “The next hot trend – Ontario about to burst forth with micro-distilleries”
Scotch tastings and whisky introduction at The Briars resort
Scotch and Whisky Introduction Among my many other roles in a wide variety of places, I am the in-house wine and scotch tasting host for The Briars resort in Jackson’s Point, Ontario, on the south end of Lake Simcoe. Here’s the basic outline of what I cover. You are most welcome to book your ownContinue reading “Scotch tastings and whisky introduction at The Briars resort”
With Dimitri of Skinos Mastiha Spirit. Taste Imagine Create
Dimitri tells about the tasty and therapeutics of Skinos and how to create some awesome cocktails.
Scotch tastings and whisky introduction at The Briars resort
Among my many other roles in a wide variety of places, I am the in-house wine and scotch tasting host for The Briars resort in Jackson’s Point, Ontario, on the south end of Lake Simcoe. Here’s the basic outline of what I cover. You are most welcome to book your own corporate or personal eventContinue reading “Scotch tastings and whisky introduction at The Briars resort”
Whisky 101 – an introduction to whisky. The basics explained.
Whisky (or Whiskey if we’re talking about the US or Irish version), is one of the best ways I know to savour an incredibly interesting spirit and enter a beautiful state of relaxation. Whether it’s an evening by the fireplace or a social gathering with friends, this is one sure way to enhance your evening.Continue reading “Whisky 101 – an introduction to whisky. The basics explained.”
Age your own whiskey at home. An idea whose time has come. Small barrels make a nice aged spirit in just a few weeks
I am at a wine and spirits event in London. I just tasted a white spirit that was aged in a 5 gallon small barrel for 3 months that actually tastes better than a 5 year whisky. The barrels and enough hand-crafted white spirit to fill them are available from some craft distilleries. The reasonContinue reading “Age your own whiskey at home. An idea whose time has come. Small barrels make a nice aged spirit in just a few weeks”
Small oak barrels for aging whisky and cocktails are the next big thing.
It’s cool stuff. Do-it-yourself barrel-aging is fun, interesting and yields very satisfying results. Not only for home, these 1 and 2 litre barrels are in a restaurant. Way to go, Brothers Beer Bistro.
Whisky 101
Whisky (or Whiskey if we’re talking about the US or Irish version), is one of the best ways I know to savour an incredibly interesting spirit and enter a beautiful state of relaxation. Whether it’s an evening by the fireplace or a social gathering with friends, this is one sure way to enhance your evening.Continue reading “Whisky 101”
Paul Stulac Cigar with Dillon’s Gin
The Cigar This is a large and beautiful looking cigar. It bears a classic refinement in appearance and when I smoke it. The wrapper is medium brown with an oily and rich looking vein structure. The experience is smooth, complex and aristocratic with a cool edginess to it. I sniff and detect sweet cedar andContinue reading “Paul Stulac Cigar with Dillon’s Gin”
The Wine Baron 