Last week I gave readers the first half of my list of men that have been intrinsic in furthering my wine education, numbers1-8 out of 15. I had to break the list in two, as, these men, as you can guess, had many accolades I didn’t want to abbreviate. Here is part two, beginning with…
Found this old Martini shaker in a thrift shop. No idea if it’s truly vintage or a redo of a vintage shaker though. I posted a photo of it and asked on Facebook as it doesn’t have a store’s stamp on it, and nothing looked like it on a Google search. I’m going with antique,…
If you love single malt scotch and have tried (or haven’t tried) the different barrel expressions this was a great example of how different a scotch can taste not just by the age, but by how it was finished in the barrel. The Invite From LA Scotch Club Glenlivet and the 2014 US Ambassador of…
Overdue. That’s what we are here in SCV, overdue for the craft cocktail invasion. Mixers, Roman Holiday and SAKE all had some great versions of old cocktails revived with top shelf spirits combined with muddled fruit and spices, fresh fruit purees, garnish, the correct glassware and captivating presentations. But with all of them now closed I longed for a craft…
NEW YORK – Feb. 2015 – With global consumption of wine on the rise, the U.S. is driving growth as the world’s largest wine market. This is among the key findings of an IWSR survey commissioned by Vinexpo, the world’s leading show for wine and spirits professionals. IWSR is an authoritative source of analysis on…
Master Mixologist William Perbellini Guided Cocktail Aficionados Through the Artistry of Crafting Contemporary and Classic Cocktails Not knowing what to expect in my first spirits class since I obtained a Level Two Intermediate certification from Wine and Spirits Education Trust in 2010, I was thrilled to get a press pass into this event. I talked…
— Whisky Exploration held to commemorate the return of Ardbeg’s bold experiment in space. Next stop: The Ardbeg Scottish distillery for testing— NEW YORK, NY – In honor of the revolutionary experiment that was embarked upon in 2011, Ardbeg presented a night of Whiskey Exploration. On last Thursday, October 23, 2014 at The Intrepid Sea,…
Caramel Apple Reyes White Delight Bread Pudding By Beth P. Heiserman Many bread pudding recipes are made with “hard” sauce that has whisky in it. Hard sauce is generally butter, sugar and liquor. I have made a variation with fruit and Reyes White Port. I hope you enjoy this as much as I do…
New Offices in Iconic Levi’s Plaza Designed to Foster Collaboration, Communication and Creativity SAN FRANCISCO – Campari America http://www.campariamerica.com, a wholly owned subsidiary of Davide Campari-Milano S.p.A. (Reuters CPRI.MI – Bloomberg CPR IM), the world’s sixth largest spirits company, announced its much anticipated corporate office move to historic Levi’s Plaza. The owner of such…
Recipe for: Lamb and Beef Sliders (Makes 30 2oz serving) Ingredients Directions 2 lbs. ground beef 80/20 2 lbs. ground lamb 2 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce 2 tsp. dry mustard Kosher salt, to taste 30 small cubes feta cheese Oil blend 30 slider rolls www.culinarywonders.net ·In a large bowl, combine beef and…