These individuals would use engine parts for stills, skipping the process of scrubbing out the oil or radiator fluid that ended up in the mixture, causing injury, death, and slapping homemade whiskey with a very bad rap.
Category Archives: Spirits Experts
Master Tequilero: Francisco Hajnal
If you love tequila, being an expert taster might just be your dream job. But, this is not an endeavor for the impatient. Master Tequilero Francisco Hajnal, now in his senior years, has dedicated the ...
The Balvenie “Signature” Scotch: Worthy of an Autograph
Scotch Whisky is a true crafted spirit; and one that involves many steps to create and the final result almost always lives up to the effort put into its production. Single Malt Scotch Whisky requires that it be produced in Scotland, made from 100% malted barley and distilled at a single distillery. ...
The Modern Mixologist: Contemporary Classic Cocktails
All I can say is, “Its about time!” Tony Abou Ganim (aka: The Modern Mixologist) has released his first cocktail book. I know – it seems like he’d already have slew of books under his belt as ...
JOHN COLTHARP Piques Our Curiosity
Whether you are a whiskey aficionado or merely whiskey-curious, get yourself down to Seven Grand, and sidle up to John Cotharp at the bar, if you are lucky enough to catch him on a slow night.
He carries around an encyclopedia of whiskey knowledge in his head, which he’s willing share with a brown-spirits enthusiast, and he’ll mix you up a damn fine drink. (Personal Aside: John made the best Blood & Sand I’ve ever had!)
