Posts Tagged ‘Spirits’
Pierre Ferrand Launches 1840 Original Formula Cognac at Tales of the Cocktail
Pierre Ferrand Cognac is releasing the 1840 Original Formula, a revival of the classic three-star cognac, at the 2011 Tales of the Cocktail. The 1840 was developed by Pierre Ferrand proprietor Alexandre Gabriel and cellar master Christian Guerin, with help from spirits and cocktail historian David Wondrich.
Read MoreLearning About a Revolutionary Spirit at Caña Rum Society
The June meeting of Caña Rum Society featured a fascinating lesson on rum’s history in America and a tasting of three American rums: Prichard’s Fine Rum, René Alambic Rum, and Charbay Tahitian Vanilla Bean Rum.
Read MoreNolet’s Silver Dry Gin – Garden to Cocktail Program (Part 1)
This summer, Nolet’s is rolling out a Garden to Cocktail Program that hopes to spark some cocktail creativity by pairing the Silver Dry Gin with a different fresh ingredient every month.
Read MoreLA Street Food Fest – 2nd Annual Summer Tasting Event
The LA Street Food Fest returns with its 2nd Annual Summer Tasting Event, taking place at the Rose Bowl on Saturday, July 16th. All-inclusive tickets include unlimited samples from 75+ food vendors, cocktail bars and tequila tastings, an Ice Cream Social, music and much more.
Read MoreBuffalo Trace Offers Millennium Barrel Bourbon Exclusively to Non-Profits for Charity Auctions
Buffalo Trace Distillery has announced the release of its Millennium Barrel Bourbon, a commemorative bottling twelve years in the making. All 174 limited edition bottles will be made available to charitable organizations across the country free of charge, so they can be auctioned off to raise money for their worthwhile causes.
Read MoreJune 15: ¡Viva Sangrita! ¡Viva Tequila Ocho! at The Edison
Tequila Ocho and The Bon Vivants have teamed up to launch a nationwide sangrita competition, asking bartenders to create original sangritas to pair with one of the three current Tequila Ocho releases.
Read MoreSpirit Journal Hall of Fame Inductees Announced, George T. Stagg Named Top Spirit in the World
F. Paul Pacult and Sue Woodley have named five inductees to the Spirit Journal Hall of Fame, and selected George T. Stagg as the Top Spirit in the World.
Read MoreMay 28: K&L Presents Heaven Hill Distilleries Tasting at Wood & Vine
On Saturday, May 28th, K&L Wine Merchants presents a special tasting event, featuring the whiskies of Heaven Hill Distilleries. Andie Brokaw will lead guests through a tasting of legendary Master Distiller Parker Beam’s acclaimed whiskies, including the Parker’s Heritage 27 Year Old Small Batch Bourbon and the Rittenhouse Very Rare 25 Year Old Straight Rye Whiskey.
Read MoreGet It If You Can: Jefferson’s Presidential Select 17 Year Old Bourbon
Jefferson’s Presidential Select 17 Year Old, 1991 expression is a remarkable whiskey that will appeal to aficionados of quality bourbon but also to those who possess a love and knowledge of vintage single malts, particularly of Speyside single malts.
Read MoreMay 15: Taste of the Eastside at Barnsdall Art Park
On Sunday, May 15th, the scenic hilltop garden of Barnsdall Art Park will be the site for Taste of the Eastside, an afternoon of food, drinks and music that showcases and celebrates the neighborhoods of Silver Lake, Los Feliz, Echo Park, Atwater Village, Eagle Rock, and Highland Park.
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