Boozy Milkshake Recipe: The Frankie Valli


On August 27th, a conversation erupted on Twitter between Josh Feldman (@TheCooperedTot), Johanne McInnis (@Whiskylassie), @ScotchBlog, @AaronMKrouse, Susannah Skiver Barton (@WhatTastesGood), Las Vegas Whisky (@LVWhisky), and myself. It all started with my tweet about Josh Feldman’s most recent blog post which was a review of Rob Gard’s (@WhiskyGuyRob) […]

Weekly Photo Challenge: An Unusual POV


The above photo of the Scotch Malt Whisky Society’s Cask No. 3.188 is my answer to The Daily Post’s “Weekly Photo Challenge”. Below is a bit more information about this week’s challenge: Go out and take photos and share a shot that reveals a new and different POV. You […]

Booze Review – Koval Ginger Liqueur


I first heard about Koval Distillery of Chicago two years ago after reading about their White Rye Whisky on The Whisky Woman blog. Although I haven’t tried much in the way of white whisky, her “sugar coated eucalyptus, orange zest, and sweetened rosemary” tasting note piqued my curiosity. In […]

Malty Monday Monitor for September 2, 2013


“Welcome, Great Pumpkin!” Party at Iron Hill Maple Shade for the Release of The Great Imperial Pumpkin Ale MAPLE SHADE, NJ – On Saturday, September 7 from 12 noon to 5 p.m., Head Brewer Chris LaPierre will host a “Welcome, Great Pumpkin” party to celebrate the annual release of The Great Imperial Pumpkin Ale at Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant.  Seven […]

Beer Review – Monday Night Brewing Drafty Kilt


Once again, G-LO was approached by some generous craft brewers and offered an opportunity to try some distinctive brews. Not surprisingly, he said yes (it might have been “YES!” or even “Absolutely!”, “Unreservedly!”, “Unequivocally!”, “Yessirree!”) to their offer. The package contained the current three beer lineup from Monday […]