Celebrating 40

The Intoxicologist (or my real life identity that is) celebrates a milestone today: birthday number 40.  Last night tossing and turning trying to get some needed rest my mind kept thinking over things it usually does; liquor and what needs to be written about, what press releases still haven’t been posted, what cocktails have been [...]

Honor the Hero in Your Father with The Dalmore 1263 King Alexander III

The Dalmore 1263 King Alexander III demands admiration, reverence, honor.  This luxury single malt whisky from the Highlands of Scotland honors the selfless, heroic act of the MacKenzie Clan founder for saving King Alexander III in the year 1263.  It is said while out hunting King Alexander III was nearly gored to death by a [...]

A Date with Bacardi Ron Solera & Brown Sugar Syrup

Sometimes we learn the greatest lessons unexpectedly.  It is by being adventurous that creativity is allowed to blossom and then expand.  Take bits and pieces of information gleaned from those in the business with years of experience under their cocktail belt.  Place portions of that information in a shaker filled with ice.  Stir with passion, [...]

Easy Entertaining with New Bacardi Raspberry Mojito

  Spring barely made it and summer is already sneaking up on us with grilling season in full swing.  Invitations for entertaining poolside, in the neighborhood cul-de-sac and tailgating for any number of summer time warm weather activities make the ready to drink mixer a bartender’s best friend.  While there is no substitution for classic [...]

Sample the Sinuous Sweetness of the Jaguar

Jaguar’s sugar cane roots become obvious in the aroma and taste with its vanilla notes, buttery body and the gentle sweetness that rolls over the tongue.  This combination seems rather unusual for vodka with its supposed definition: “A colorless distilled liquor originally from Russia that is made from a grain such as rye or wheat [...]