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The Glenrothes 1992 Vintage, 2nd Edition

The Glenrothes 1992 Vintage, 2nd Edition Launches in the U.S.

By thirstyinla On November 2, 2014 · Add Comment · In Events, Tastings
Whisky legend Ronnie Cox leads a vertical tasting of The Glenrothes, culminating in a dram of the 1992 Vintage Single Malt Whisky, 2nd Edition.
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Highland Park Dark Origins

Highland Park Adds Dark Origins to Its Range of Core Expressions

By thirstyinla On October 19, 2014 · 1 Comment · In Reviews, Tastings
Inspired by its infamous founder Magnus Eunson, Highland Park has added Dark Origins to its acclaimed range of core expressions.
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Vintage Whiskey Reserve List at The Pikey

Sipping History: Vintage Whiskey Reserve List at The Pikey

By thirstyinla On September 23, 2014 · Add Comment · In Reviews, Tastings
The Vintage Whiskey Reserve List at The Pikey features nearly three dozen rare whiskies from Jared Meisler's personal collection.
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Whisky: The Manual by Dave Broom

By thirstyinla On April 3, 2014 · 3 Comments · In Books
Dave Broom’s new book is about how to drink whisky, drawing on 500-plus years of history to expand the possibilities beyond drinking it straight, to include mixers both traditional and unexpected.
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Tasting The Dalmore Selected by Daniel Boulud

By thirstyinla On December 1, 2013 · Add Comment · In Interviews, Reviews, Tastings
Interview with Chef Daniel Boulud about his bespoke single malt Scotch whisky from The Dalmore, now available in limited release at select retailers in the U.S.
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Highland Park Loki

Highland Park Valhalla Collection: Loki

By thirstyinla On May 18, 2013 · 2 Comments · In Reviews
In March, Highland Park unveiled Loki, the second release in the Valhalla Collection of four limited edition single malt whiskies.
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The Macallan - The Skyline presentation box at £10

The Art of the Bottle: Campari and The Macallan Limited Editions

By thirstyinla On December 17, 2012 · Add Comment · In Uncategorized
For imbibers with an eye for art, history and design, as well as anyone who loves to acquire limited editions and collectibles, it’s the season for hunting down unique bottles and digging into deep pockets.
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The Glenrothes 1988

January 24: The Glenrothes Tasting at Basement Tavern

By thirstyinla On January 12, 2012 · 2 Comments · In Events, Tastings
On Tuesday, January 24th, Liquor.com and the Los Angeles Times are presenting an exclusive tasting of The Glenrothes, taking place in the Basement Tavern’s Attic Bar.
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Distinctive Bartenders

A Night of Distinctive Cocktails with The Black Grouse

By thirstyinla On December 4, 2011 · Add Comment · In Events, Tastings
The Black Grouse celebrated its Los Angeles debut at Harvard & Stone, an event that kicked off the Distinctive Bartenders Tour and featured cocktails by Lindsay Nader, Jason Bran and Joseph Brooke.
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Hidetsugu Ueno at Nonstop to Tokyo

Nonstop to Tokyo: A Tales of the Cocktail Journey with Hidetsugu Ueno

By thirstyinla On August 17, 2011 · 3 Comments · In Events, Reviews
There were certainly bigger and more spectacular events to come in the days ahead, but Nonstop to Tokyo was easily my favorite event at Tales of the Cocktail.
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    Since last week’s @discoverla Global Team Meetin Since last week’s @discoverla Global Team Meeting was at @moxy_ac_losangeles I booked myself a Staycation - thanks @chase! 🏨 The Moxy is conveniently located off the @metrolosangeles E Line Pico Station, kitty-corner from @conventioncenterla, and a 10-minute walk to @thenovodtla, site of the 2023 Market Outlook Forum 👟 📍@damafashiondistrict After checking in - DJ Alien D loved the hotel’s Area 51 theme 👽🛸 - headed to DAMA for a couple of faves: 🥃 Dama Old Fashioned - @santateresarum, bitters, sugar 🍸 Presidente - @havanaclub rum, vermouth, orange liqueur, grenadine DAMA happened to be launching their brand new Happy Hour 😀 🍢 Potato croquettes and chicken skewers Cheers @okrv 🙌 📍@baarbaarlosangeles Meaning “again and again” in Hindi, Baar Baar is located in the former Faith & Flower space and it’s flat-out gorgeous 🤩 Paraphrasing @willmelgar, who described the menu from @chefsujans as traditional Indian cuisine with modern, locally-sourced flair The cocktails are Bollywood-inspired riffs on classics: 🤡 Mera Naam Joker - ghee-washed bourbon, Angostura bitters, saffron syrup 🍹 Slumdog Millionaire - raw turmeric-infused gin, passion fruit, Green Chartreuse, tonic Baar Baar is participating in the Fall edition of @dinela Restaurant Week, which starts on October 6! 🥑 The veg-friendly prix fixe dinner options include Avocado Bhel with edamame & green chickpea hummus, radish and puffed black rice #thirstyinla #discoverla #dinela #staycation #dtla
    The 2023 Market Outlook Forum + Global Team Meetin The 2023 Market Outlook Forum + Global Team Meeting was amazing, much love to everyone at @discoverla 👏 The highlight of the week was not on the official agenda - it was an impromptu tour of @level8.dtla, the spectacular new dining and nightlife destination at @moxy_ac_losangeles from @houstonbrothershospitality 🤩 Moxy/AC GM Steve Choe took a few of us on a walkthrough of the sprawling 30,000 square-foot venue, which is centered on the global travels of the eccentric Mr. Wanderlust 🌎 🎠 @goldenhour.dtla is a Carnival-inspired poolside carousel bar with capoeira dancers and tropical drinks by @devdiggytheillest Chef Hisae Stuck helms @luckymizu.dtla, a stunning shabu-shabu and seiro mushi experience with a wall of maneki-neko 🐱 cherry blossoms 🌸 Infinity Mirrors ♾ and a 40-foot Earth Harp that turns the entire dining room into an immersive musical instrument 🎶 Two acclaimed LA chefs have dining spaces at Level 8: @chefraygarcia with live-fire South American cuisine at @quebarbaro.dtla 🔥 and @followthebrownsheep “authentically inauthentic” street food 🌮 @motherofpearl.dtla raw bar 🦪 and the French-Teppanyaki @maisonkasai.dtla from @niceyabjeff 🔥 It wouldn't be @houston_bros if there weren't secret entrances - there are several at Level 8, including the Sinners y Santos confessional and a bookcase that opens into @mrwanderlust.dtla, a piano and jazz lounge with a hidden stage 🎹 Loved seeing drinks from @carisunnie @schimekstudios @kingstonchanla on the menu 😍 Shout out to @everfgreen for the Old Fashioned riff with @rhums_neisson Organic and @distilleriasibona Grappa Riserva Botti di Rovere 🥃 Great to bump into Mark Houston @kenbaranda @juan_martiiinez 🙌 #thirstyinla #level8 #discoverla #dinela #dtla
    🙏 #repost @canonseattle You know someone’s ma 🙏 #repost @canonseattle You know someone’s made an impression when a decade later people still ask “when’s Murray working?”. Murray Stenson was a legend. And a friend. Raise a glass in his honor tonight.
    Nothing better than comfort food at @kouraku_littl Nothing better than comfort food at @kouraku_littletokyo after an afternoon/evening of imbibing with @davestolte & @baotruong21 🍜 #thirstyinla #kouraku #dinela #discoverla #littletokyo #dtla #staycation
    [2/2] Edo-style omakase dinner at @qdtla continued [2/2] Edo-style omakase dinner at @qdtla continued 🍣 *📸 @bar_nish Longtooth Grouper Striped Jack Golden Eye Snapper Blackthroat Seaperch 🤯 Toro Spot Prawn *Wild Salmon Salmon Eggs Sea Eel *Tamagoyaki (60/40 🍤🥚 per Chef Hiroyuki Naruke) #omakase #michelin #dinela #discoverla #dtla
    [1/2] When @bar_nish asks if you want to go @qdtla [1/2] When @bar_nish asks if you want to go @qdtla for a Michelin-starred omakase dinner, you… say… YES! So great to hang with Nish, @jayne_wilcox and @carisunnie 😍 Even though Nish was the birthday boy, *he* treated *us* to a sublime evening that started in @bar_jackalope, where we sipped the good stuff from his whisk(e)y locker 🥃 I’ve been to @sevengrandla countless times and had no idea Q Sushi was next door 🤯 @michelinguide notes in its one ⭐️ review: “From the moment you walk in to the rapid succession of courses that follow, everything in this dining room seems steeped in a sense of calm.” 🙏 *📸 by Nish because I was too busy chatting with Cari 😅 7G *Kusshi Oyster *Flounder *Bluefin Tuna with miso vinaigrette Hairy Crab *Sashimi Set *Hokkaido Uni *Seared Toro with shishito paste Chef Hiroyuki Naruke #thirstyinla #sevengrand #omakase #michelin #dinela #discoverla #dtla
    Love this activation for Season 2 of @officialloki Love this activation for Season 2 of @officialloki! 🤩 🍩 ⏰ Miss Minutes has taken over @randysdonuts in Inglewood - the iconic 32-foot donut sign is now a giant Miss Minutes, and special Miss Minutes donuts are available for a limited time at the OG 24-hour shop on Manchester. ⏱ The clock is ticking - Miss Minutes and her donuts will only be at Randy’s through next Sunday, September 17! 📺 Can’t wait for October 6 💥 📸 courtesy of 🐕 and a 🦆 #discoverla #dinela #loki #randysdonuts #inglewood
    “Are you SURE you saw a flying saucer, Evans?” “Are you SURE you saw a flying saucer, Evans?” 😂 🛸👽 🎞️ “Earth vs. the Flying Saucers” (1956) 🙏 @ray.harryhausen
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