Spirits

Churchill Style Book Review

Churchill Style Book Review

by on June 18, 2012

Winston Churchill is both one of history’s greatest and most stylistically evocative figures.  The British statesman served in numerous government posts of one of the world’s great imperial powers [more…]

Khortytsa Vodka – The Best Ukraine Has To Offer

Khortytsa Vodka – The Best Ukraine Has To Offer

by on November 3, 2011

Recently, I had the opportunity to chat with Alona Kobozieva, press officer of "Khortytsa", Ukraine's arguably finest and definitely most modern vodka manufacturer. [more…]

Compass Box Whisky Tasting Notes

Compass Box Whisky Tasting Notes

by on May 14, 2011

After we reported about The Compass Box Whisky Company several weeks ago and presented our Whisky Tasting Basics Guide, we will today focus on the Compass Box Whisky Tasting Set which contains vatted malt whiskies. [more…]

Whisky Tasting Basics

Whisky Tasting Basics

by on May 13, 2011

A few weeks ago I wrote about my interview with John Glaser, founder of The Compass Box Whisky Company.  I mentioned that I would be following up with a tasting of the samples he was kind enough to give me, and I shall do so tomorrow.  Before I jump into the Compass Box whiskies themselves though, I want to give a little primer on how to get the most out of your whisky, no matter what whisky it may be. [more…]

Drinking Differently – The Compass Box Whisky Company

Drinking Differently – The Compass Box Whisky Company

by on April 22, 2011

Scotch Whisky is in many ways the liquid manifestation of the dual power and elegance of the countryside in which it is carefully crafted.  As the harsh wind and rain whip against the sides of dunnage [more…]