Presented by Cooks’ World and Pinnacle Wine & Liquor I am ashamed (yes, truly) that I haven’t posted this cocktail long before now. It’s a longstanding favorite of mine, and it’s where my fascination with saké began. Simon Difford created it in 2016—not in Japan, but in London, England. One could make this drink with … Continue reading Cocktail of the Week: The Geisha Martini
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Review: Nikka Whisky From the Barrel
It's true: Good things come to those who wait. Just a quick note here, really. Early in 2019, because Whisky Advocate (WA) publishes its Top 20 list early in the year following the nominal year) I saw that WA named Nikka Whisky From the Barrel the top new whisky of 2018. I was already familiar … Continue reading Review: Nikka Whisky From the Barrel
Armchair Travel: The Whisky Isles by Bike
If you're a Scotch whisky lover, you've heard about Islay (pronounced 'eye-luh') and Jura, and maybe you've been fortunate enough to visit there (I haven't, but that trip's on my bucket list). Here's a YouTube video from the Global Cycling Network of two cyclists seeing those islands up close and personal, gravel roads, mud, shaggy … Continue reading Armchair Travel: The Whisky Isles by Bike
The Libation Lounge 