The Spirit World

Small-batch, aged tequila just turned a new corner, a crystal clear corner.
The recently released Maestro Dobel Diamond Tequila may appear to be a blanco but in reality it is nothing of the sort. What makes this tequila stand out is its rich blend of reposado, añejo and extra añejo tequilas masked behind the veil of […]

On Monday July 21, 2008, the doors officially opened on a new New Orleans institution, the Museum of the American Cocktail. The push to open the museum was spearheaded by several cocktail luminaries, including of course Dr. Cocktail, the museum’s curator. Many of the greatest names in cocktails have been involved in creating and opening […]

Available now is Mutineer Magazine, a new beverage magazine out of Los Angeles. Now me not being in LA might beg the question how I can review a limited distribution magazine; ’cause friendly readers they sent me a copy! 
Issue 1 is $2.99.  The rather trendy editor writes that “We are building a distribution list as […]

Packing wine bottles for transport is simple with the correct supplies. When packed correctly, your wine collection is sure to arrive at its destination safely.
Materials needed:
Box with dividers - You can purchase these from moving companies or get them free at wineries, liquor stores, grocery stores, and restaurants.
Shipping tape
Wrapping paper or bubble wrap
Packing peanuts or […]

When I picked up a bottle of Damrak gin, I realized that ordinary bitters wouldn’t quite cut it. The body of the gin is far too malty for anything I had, so I made my own. Being that I have hoppy beer, I used that as the bittering agent.
 
This beauty is what followed:
 
Natural Harmonic
2 oz […]

This is the problem with the ‘blogosphere’. It’s a lazy person’s journalism. No one does any real research, but rather they just slap some hyperlinks up and throw a little conjecture at the wall, and presto! you get some hits and traffic…
- James Molesworth, Wine Spectator Senior Editor on WS Message Boards
Well-known wine aficionado magazine, […]

The week we spent in New Orleans last month was our first full week away from our distillery since we opened in 2005. Needless to say, there was tons of catchup to do once we got back from Tales of the Cocktail, and we were exhausted (in a good way). Now that I’m finally back […]

In honor of my birthday (the 11th for those of you that are uninformed), I created a wonderful way to start or end your day. It’s very soft and comforting. I’m sure you’ll enjoy.

 
Baby Blanket
1 oz of Gilbey’s Gin
3 spearmint leaves
1 oz of Barsol Acholado Pisco
1 egg
1/2 oz of orange curacao
1/4 oz of simple syrup
1 […]

It has long been known that white grape varieties stem from red grapes - but scientists have never been able to pin down exactly when or why the genetic change appeared. Until now.Australian scientists have discovered that around 3,000 years ago a genetic mutation occurred. The colour of grape skins is controlled by two genes, […]

Man oh man if it’s not the season for making awesome cocktail ingredients from the farmers’ market. Food, too, I guess, if you’re into that sort of thing. Pictured is my Thai basil schnapps, which couldn’t be simpler to make: take some basil, put it in a jar, cover with high-proof neutral liquor (vodka or […]