Month: January 2009
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Review – Cadenhead’s Old Raj Gin
The final gin in our tasting was Cadenhead’s Old Raj Gin. The first thing you notice about Old Raj is its pale golden color. This unique color is imparted through the use of saffron added personally by the company chairman to assure consistency. Next you’ll encounter Old Raj’s notable strength. Bottled at 55% ABV or…
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Another Round of Corpse Revivers
Sometimes in the course of cocktail hacking, as with many pursuits, I encounter a touch of laziness. This week I encountered just such an event. During the week I only sampled two Corpse Reviver #2’s, which, I’m certain you’ll agree, is simply not enough. To make up for my laziness I’m going to spend another…
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The Morning After…
Let’s talk about a possibly unpleasant topic. We’ll start with a purely hypothetical situation. Suppose you went out on New Year’s Eve, enjoyed a few too many delicious beverages, and now, the next morning, you’re encountering some unpleasant after effects. You’re likely a bit nauseous, exceedingly thirsty, seriously pissed off about the bright lights and…