Previously published in 2014 I discovered the Mandarine Napoléon for the first time while working at a Swiss/French restaurant in the 1980s. The Mandarine Napoléon is an exquisite orange liqueur, a blend of mandarins and 10 year old Cognac. It…
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Geographic Indication Fast Facts
In the spirits world, Geographical Indications, or GI for those who are conserving syllables, have recently been in the forefront of many nerdy conversations. This is especially true in the rum community. I’ve written extensively about certain rum-related GIs and…
Vana Tallinn Liqueur – It’s Estonian!
Vana Tallinn Rum-Based Liqueur (originally posted in 2015) A while back doing research, I read about this premium liqueur Vana Tallinn. A few weeks ago, I had the opportunity to taste it at a liquor industry product tasting event. I…
Bartending Guide Study – Lesson 4
ALCOHOL BEVERAGE SERVICE Drinks can be ordered either by generic name or brand name. For instance, a customer may order ’Scotch and Soda’ or ‘Johnny Walker Black and Soda’. For the ’Scotch and Soda’ you will use bar scotch in…
5 Cocktails That’ll Have Your Fall Season Tasting Of Mamajuana
Those of you feeling that they’ve had quite enough mosquitoes and humidity for this year, then rejoice: Fall arrives this weekend. Before long, the days and nights will get chill and dry, (and it will be time to start wearing…
Pama Liqueur
Pama pomegranate liqueur is American, released in 2006, and produced by Pama Spirits Co of Bardstown, Kentucky. Pama is becoming a mainstream ingredient used in mixed drinks by bars and restaurants all over North-America. Pama is the category leader in…
Four Questions For Your Rum Categorization: A Spirits Educator Weighs In
One of the joys of my jumping headlong into the world of distilled spirits is meeting highly educated and passionate people who change your perspective and point out rabbit holes you didn’t know existed. One such example was this past…
Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Honey Whiskey Liqueur
Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Honey Whiskey liqueur A drink to warm your spirits. When it comes to crafting whiskey, Jack Daniel’s has always done things a little differently. The newest addition to their family of whiskeys is their first honey liqueur.…
Cocktail: Heavenly Peace
Sugar and spice make this Season-Greetings-themed shot perfect for passing around before your feast, after it, or anytime in-between. Amarula lends a nutty, caramel vibe to a base of eggnog that packs a subtle undercurrent of heat, courtesy of Blazing HEEET Hot Cinnamon Vodka. Add this one to your cocktail…