Mark Your Calendars:
- Miami Rum Renaissance Festival - Miami Rum Week runs April 16-22 this year and includes the Grand Rum Tasting Exhibition next Saturday and Sunday. There are many, many other events included in the week-long celebration.
- Boston Cocktail Summit - I received word just this morning that one of my favorite cities is going to host a cocktail conference this October. The Boston Cocktail Summit has everything we expect in one of these events - seminars, tasting rooms, competitions, etc - along with something called The "Speak Easy" Series. Details are yet to be revealed, but I suggest those in New England add this to their calendars now and I'll keep you updated as I learn more.
New Sips:
- The Cambridge Distillery - A British couple has created a bespoke gin distillery which allows customers to develop their personally styled gin. Essentially, you get to devise a gin with the botanicals of your choosing and they'll whip it up. The best part: the minimum order is 700ml.
- Grey Goose Cherry Noir Vodka - Cherry vodkas have never been a personal favorite as they remind me too much of child hood cough syrups. Who knows, though, maybe Grey Goose can pull it off with this black cherry-flavored vodka.
- Stoli Hot and Sticki Vodkas - News came out this week about the two latest additions to Stolichnaya's line up. Stoli Hot is jalapeno-flavored while Stoli Sticki seems to be flavored with floral notes and honey - a sort of candied vodka.
How Well Does Scotch Age in Zero Gravity? - Who has not asked themselves that question? Admittedly, I have while thinking about the aging effects of different climates here on Earth. The people that make that ultra-peaty Scotch Ardberg are hoping to have the question answered. They sent a sample of unaged whiskey to the International Space Station and in two years we will know how it compares to good old-fashioned Earth-aged Scotch.
U.S. and Brazil Plan to Exchange Toasts - In an effort for mutual respect and recognition of national drinks, the two countries have signed a letter of intent to honor cachaca as distinctly Brazilian and bourbon and Tennessee whiskies as distinctly American.
'Allah' Vodka Stirs Anger in Kazakhstan - There are an endless number of words that can be used when naming a product, yet to get an edge on the competition or as an attempt to stir up controversy some manufacturers continue to cross a line. This is just the latest example of a lack of respect in my opinion.
Titanic Survivors' Family Furious After Book Party About? Tragedy is Sponsored by Iceberg Vodka - In other potentially disrespectful news, we have this story. Given the circumstances, it is a natural fit.
Oldest Woman in Scotland Janet Roberts Dies, aged 110 - Sadly, just months after having another bottling of Scotch named after her, the granddaughter of William Grant passed away last week.
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