Le Diciotto Lune: Stravecchia Grappa Extraordinary Experience

Grappas are an interesting breed.  The range of raw and rustic to delicate floral and sophisticated becomes vast in the growing world of spirits.  Le Diciotto Lune is one such specialty Grappa new to the continually changing liquor industry climate.  Le Diciotto Lune is a “Stravecchia” Grappa which falls into the premium, limited edition Grappa [...]

OVAL Vodka Creates ‘The Happy Mom’ for Mother’s Day

Everyone knows if Mom isn’t happy, no one is happy.  Of course a cocktail for Mother’s Day will not be the all around perfect gift that makes Mom pleasantly happy.  It is the little things that count the most.  Peace, harmony, loving spirit…  Seriously, most Mom’s would be happy with a concerted effort to clean [...]

Mother’s Day Sparkles with Zipang

Roses, jewelry or homemade greeting cards are all fashionable choices for Mother’s Day.  Delivering gifts of love with something a little unique is even better.  Bring Mother’s Day brunch up a notch this year by tweaking the average cocktail into the extraordinary.  Zipang Sparkling Sake is exactly what the doctor ordered when it comes to [...]

Naked Protein Colada

This cocktail makes a fabulous alternative to the carbohydrate and calorie heavy summer tropics favorite; Pina Colada.  Naked Protein Colada whips up a lighter version of the classic Colada Cocktail without adding the wallop to your waist line.  Naked Protein Colada – created by Cheri Loughlin 2 ounces Bacardi Coconut Rum 2 ounces Naked Protein [...]

Media Release: Islay Festival 2009 – Diageo Special Single Malt Whisky Bottlings Announced

Intoxicologist Note: No time for bottle shots, there are only labels this time.  These Single Malt Scotches are so special they went straight from bottling to Islay.  The importance of the man in the photo: Iain MacArthur is the warehouseman who chose the Lagavulin cask and one of the Caol Ila photos.  Media release follows: [...]