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Continue reading Maker’s 46: History in the Dipping A couple of weeks ago, Balblair Single Malt Scotch hosted an exclusive event in the Generator Room of the Edison to celebrate its U.S. launch. I was in New York that night, so filling in for me was Dylan of Eat Drink & Be Merry. Following are Dylan’s words and pictures from the [...] Continue reading Balblair Single Malt Scotch – US Launch
Master Distiller Richard Paterson will open your eyes (and nose) to single malt Scotch. Last month I was invited to sample several expressions of The Dalmore single malt Scotch at an intimate event held at the Varnish. The tasting was conducted by Richard Paterson [...] Continue reading The Nose Knows: Tasting the Dalmore with Richard Paterson
Continue reading The Macallan in Lalique: Cire Perdue Global Fundraising Exhibition Last week, the best and brightest young stars in the Southern California culinary world gathered to showcase their talents at the 2010 StarChefs Rising Stars Revue. The tasting gala and awards ceremony, held at the Fairmont Miramar Hotel & Bungalows in Santa Monica, featured food from up-and-coming culinary talent from the top [...] Continue reading Rising Stars Shine at the 2010 StarChefs Revue
Continue reading Winners of the 2010 Ultimate Spirits Challenge Announced
From L to R: three cask strength samples, and The Balvenie Signature. photos by Lena Watanabe Last year, famed Speyside distillery The Balvenie released Batch No. 2 of Signature, a 12 year old single malt Scotch created by Balvenie Malt Master David Stewart in celebration of his 45th [...] Continue reading Reconstructing the Balvenie Signature Deconstruction Dinner With the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics capturing headlines and firing up international passions, the booze fairy thought it would be appropriate to send me two expressions from the Canadian Club range of blended whiskies: the Canadian Club Reserve 10 Year Old and the Canadian Club Classic 12 Year Old. Founded in 1858 by Hiram Walker, Canadian Club [...] Continue reading Canadian Club Reserve and Classic: Award-Winning Whiskies from the City of Roses
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It’s January 25, and on this day in 1759, the great Romantic poet Robert Burns was born. To celebrate Burns Night, people around the world will gather for a Burns Supper and eat haggis, drink whisky, [...] Continue reading A Toast to the Bard of Ayrshire |
 
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By any standard, Bill Samuels Jr. has done a remarkable job of carrying on his parents’ legacy during his 35-year tenure as President of Maker’s Mark. Not long after Samuels assumed the company’s reins in 1975, Maker’s Mark experienced double digit growth for [...]
The winners have been announced for the inaugural Ultimate Spirits Challenge, a three-day, four-stage competition that took place at New York’s Astor Center on March 1-3, 2010. The Ultimate Spirits Challenge was presented by Ultimate Beverage Challenge (UBC), founded by F. Paul Pacult, [...]
