Alexander Miksovic
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in SPIRITSCognac
Whenever a character in classic English mysteries faces the risk of fainting, someone inevitably suggests a few drops of brandy to revive them. Without fail, it works, and there’s never a suggestion of any other spirit. The brandy in question is almost always cognac—a drink so revered that it has earned the poetic title eau-de-vie, […] More
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Everyday Drinking by Kingsley Amis
Everyday Drinking by Kingsley Amis is more than just a book; it’s actually a compilation of three collections of columns that Amis, the celebrated British novelist and poet, wrote for UK newspapers from 1971 to 1984. These columns, gathered and published in 2008 by Bloomsbury, remain unaltered from the originals, preserving Amis’s wit and insights […] More
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Defining American Single Malt Whiskey
The definition of American single malt whiskey has been a hot topic in the U.S. for years, with distillers and regulators debating what exactly qualifies a whiskey to carry this label. The basic criteria proposed include that it must be made from 100% malted barley, distilled at a single distillery, and aged in oak barrels […] More
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Brandy Redefined
Brandy is a spirit distilled from wine. The catch is that this definition doesn’t specify whether it comes directly from grapes or already-made wine, which is why brandy includes two notable subcategories—grappa and pisco. Let’s dive deeper into these fascinating spirits. Grappa: From Humble Beginnings to Luxury Spirit In the early 1960s, French cuisine still […] More
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Lillet and ‘Emily in Paris’
Lillet, sometimes known as the enfant terrible of the cocktail scene due to the ambiguous quinine content post-1986, made an unexpected splash in mid-August in New York. In collaboration with Netflix, Lillet opened a pop-up bistro themed around the hit series ‘Emily in Paris’ at the Boucherie restaurant. For two days, guests could indulge in […] More
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The James Bond Cocktail
James Bond—tough, worldly, and enigmatic. The legendary secret agent, often seen as just a silhouette, marked a significant milestone on August 12th. It’s been sixty years since the creator of the iconic 007 series, Ian Fleming, raised his final glass at the heavenly bar above. Despite the controversies surrounding Bond’s portrayal in modern times, his […] More
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Reinventing Gin
While rum and vodka battle it out for dominance, gin is quietly reinventing itself with continuous innovation. Its blend of both noticeable and subtle traits is winning over enthusiasts, making significant inroads in the spirits world. Gin from Geneva According to existing knowledge, it was Professor Franciscus de la Böe, a professor of medicine at […] More
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Negroni Cocktail
The Negroni cocktail has been a favorite among bartenders and patrons alike for years. In 2022, it secured the top spot on Simon Difford’s list, surpassing the Old Fashioned. Many of us believe we know everything there is to know about this classic drink. In late 2022, our magazine reviewed Gary Regan’s guide on Negroni, […] More
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