Do Brown Spirit Accessories Signal Peak Whiskey?
Whiskey is on the rise, and with it, so are whiskey accessories. What does this gadgetry say about the whiskey drinking set and where it's headed? Drew Lazor explores.
- story: Drew Lazor
- photo: srslyguys
Ken Burns Effect
Boilermaker's Erick Castro likes pairing sweet PX sherry with darker spirits, especially cognac, rum and whiskey. Inspired by the 1934 book, Pioneers of Mixing at Elite Bars, his Ken Burns…
The Rebirth of Truly Local American Craft Whiskey
Until recently, American distillers had largely forgotten the art of malting their own local and heritage grains. Kara Newman on the rebirth of proprietary malting floors and how it's changing…
- story: Kara Newman
- photo: Rogue Spirits
Elephant Flip
A bittersweet take on the Colonial flip, Sara Justice builds on a base of Ramazzotti, Jamaican rum and bourbon, adds flavors of chocolate and pomegranate and tops it all with…
For Remembrance
This winter drink, whose name is taken from a line in Hamlet—Act 4, Scene 5—when Ophelia references the rosemary in her bouquet, is a play on the Corpse Reviver #2.
The Meadowlark
In Kai Parrott-Wolfe's cocktail, the herbaceous, smoky notes from American single-malt whiskey complement the botanicals in gin, without overwhelming the drink.
Ol’ Pepper
In Meaghan Dorman's Ol’ Pepper, the combination of chipotle honey and biting rye offers up a one-two punch of spice, while a dash of worcestershire provides a bonus hit of…
