Posts Tagged “whiskey”

High West Double Rye

High West Double Rye

The Spirit of Utah. Park City, Utah, is home to the High West whiskey distillery. It was founded in 2006 by Jane and David Perkins after a visit David made to Maker’s Mark. This Double Rye is part of their unique range. The High West whiskey distillery is the first new distillery to officially operate…

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Samuel Gelston’s Cream Liqueur

Samuel Gelston’s Cream Liqueur

Have an Irish Whiskey Christmas. Yes, it’s that time of year again. One has hardly got the pine needles out of the shagpile and another tree is being decorated. Lots to think about, gifts to buy and catering to consider. Samuel Gelston’s Cream Liqueur could solve the pressie dilemma at least. Gelston’s Old Irish Whiskey…

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Diamond Glasses

Diamond Glasses

A Spirited Gem. These Diamond Glasses are unique and a perfect gift for Father’s Day or for that special person who enjoys the finer things of life. One buys those special bottles of whisky or brandy, and one looks for an equally classy glass. These might be considered ‘novelty’ glasses but they are actually rather…

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Jack Daniel’s Lynchburg Lemonade

Jack Daniel’s Lynchburg Lemonade

Jack Daniel’s Black Label Tennessee Whiskey remains the flagship product of Brown-Forman Corporation, one of the foremost international drinks companies. Jack Daniel’s has a range of high-end whiskeys in their portfolio. Old No. 7, also known as Black Label, is the original Jack Daniel’s and is now available as part of a cocktail, in convenient…

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Whisky & Cheese Matching at the Athenaeum – bar review

Whisky & Cheese Matching at the Athenaeum – bar review

This was our first visit to this most charming of central London hotels. Its location is hard to beat, being on Piccadilly and between Green Park and Hyde Park Corner Underground stations. It graces a plot opposite the aforementioned Green Park and extends that theme of verdant lushness to its very walls. Yes, The Athenaeum…

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World Whisky by Charles Maclean – review

World Whisky by Charles Maclean – review

Who knew? There are many hundreds of whiskies. I had suspected that there might be perhaps a hundred from small distilleries in Scotland and Ireland and a few in the US. World Whisky lists over 700 whiskies from as far afield as Japan (the Japanese have a reputation as whisky “enthusiasts”) and Australia. I am…

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