Tales of the Cocktail: America meets Italicus Italian liqueur
Giuseppe Gallo, founder & director of Italspirits Ltd., introduces America to Italicus, the Italian bergamot-forward liqueur.
Tales of the Cocktail: A whisky toast to Canada’s 150th Birthday
Here’s the first of what i’m hoping is many quick video updates from Tales of the Cocktail 2017 in New Orleans. Crown Royal threw a birthday bash, complete with cocktails and cupcakes. Canadian whisky expert Davin de Kergommeaux, author of Canadian Whisky: The Portable Expert, drops in to offer a few words.
Former Morgan Stanley CEO joins Bardstown Bourbon board
The Bardstown Bourbon Company (BBCo) announced today the appointment of John J. Mack to its board of directors. Mack is the former chairman and CEO of Morgan Stanley, having served in those roles from 2005 to 2011.
Video: A return to London Gin Festival
Earlier this year I returned to London for Gin Festival and I lived to tell the tale in the latest episode of The Drinkable Globe.
Happy 150th birthday, Canada! Drink some Canadian whisky today!
In honor of Canada’s sesquicentennial, here’s a little piece I wrote for Beverage Media. It’s a bit of a primer on Canadian whisky. And, while you’re at it, be sure to pre-order the second edition of Davin de Kergommeaux’s book, Canadian Whisky: The Portable Expert.
Read Back to Basics: Canadian Whisky 101.
