From the I used to misspell Whisk(e)y Bar too department... Richard Henry and Austin Hip-Hop Scene are giving away a pair of tickets and an autograph by Ice Mike @ Whisky Bar on July 19th! To win the tickets and autograph, all you gotta do is shoot us an email of why you should get the tickets by Wednesday night, July 16th! Send me an email @ emptyonline@gmail.com!More info:It's goin' down my peop
A belt buckle where you can store some whisky or any other liquor, isn’t that cool? It is made of artificial leather and will be perfect with jeans. You don’t need to take off the belt for drinking, as the whisky bottle is removable, so don’t show off by taking off the belt and drink, [...]
Quite a lot of positive Islay Whisky news at the start of July. First of all Response Source published a press release with great news for Lagavulin: "Lagavulin, the iconic single malt whisky from Islay, has again won Double Golds. In fact it won three - for its classic 16 year old expression, for its rare 21 year old release, and for its majestic Distillers Edition cask-finished in oak previously
Scotch whisky is said to be a nobleman among spirits brought about primarily by what mother earth has to offer.This makes it a popular drink for the naturalist among us.Scotland is so abundant in natural recourses from the moors of peat to the endless flowing fields of barley and wheat which is why it is the perfect place for brewing this tasty drink.Read more Whisky 101 at
For those of you who hadn't noticed yet.... The Spot the Barrel competition closing date has been postponed from the 31st of March to the 14th August 2008. This means that you only have 69 days left to decide if you want to become a prize winner or not and support many local Islay charities. Allison MacAffer sent me the following press release:A UNIQUE, ONE OFF EVENT. A WHISKY BARREL WILL BE DROPP
Toilette além de bem humorada tb é culturalmente instigante. Por isso na dica da semana o filminho escolhido é um desses que os críticos chamam de cult.Não me perguntem o significado da palavra que não sei. No meu tempo isso era algo até feio de pronunciar.Não se preocupem que não tem nada de muito complicado. O roteiro é bem simples e até uma anta vai poder acompanhar cena a cena ente
From the stressing Twitter department... Thanks to Clemits for the heads up! Mr. Dibbs @ Whisky Bar on May 30th with Rob Viktum, Clemits, and DJ Tats.-----FYI, if you're looking for some great sushi, check out Uchi on Lamar. It's an orgasm in your mouth! The place does get packed, so be prepared to wait 1:30+... but it's well worth it... you can drink sake while you wait and end up paying for it a
Earlier I wrote about a new book called Whisky Dreams which tells the amazing story of the re-opening of the Bruichladdich Distillery in 2001 and the planned opening of the Port Charlotte Distillery in 2009 or 2010. This book is now available and last Saturday I picked up my copy at the Loch Fyne Gallery in Tarbert. Apparently I was the first person to buy it there and it will probably be very goo
Ingredientes:1 limão maduro4 colheres de açúcar1 dose de whisky4 pedras de geloModo de preparo:Corte o limão em rodelas, eliminando a parte branca ( as fatias não precisam ser muito finas). Coloque o açúcar e mexa até extrair o suco do limão. Acrescente o gelo e a dose de whisky. Misture e prove. Fica uma caipirinha bem suave.
If you are dumb enough to tell someone that have three hours to quit smoking, drinking, swearing and engaging in some sex acts because “they were going to be good Christians now,” you should be prepared for some pretty serious repercussions.
A 24 year old man was dumb to say that very thing to his 28 [...]
This is the “Hijos de Villa Tequila” shooter. And what a great looking thing it is…
Every “shot” squirts 200ml of genuine Mexican tequila. Great fun! via
Would work very well with this great drinking belt…
Forget Scottish Whiskey, Japanese owns the best whisky in the world from today, voted by The Times, Rob Allanson, editor of Whisky Magazine, said:
"Japanese whiskies performed magnificently and they are really starting to make waves."
Ingredientes:
Hielo picadoAzúcarHojas de menta fresca30ml de whiskyFrutasNuez moscada15ml de ron
Preparación:
En una coctelera con hielo picado poner una cucharada de azúcar, tres hojas de menta fresca majadas y el whisky. Agitar, pasar a una copa y llenar de hielo picado, un poco de agua y servir con pedacitos de frutas y hojas de menta. Espolvorear con nuez moscada y rociar con el ron.
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I received a e-mail from a visitor asking if I knew when Whisky River (the correct spelling believe it or not) is going to open and I told her that I didn't know. Well, Sandy I now know and here is some information for you as well as everyone else.The club did open this past weekend just for a trial run to work out all the bugs. But the Grand opening weekend is Friday, April 18. How did I know this you ask? I found the official site of Whisky River. Go check it out!
From the are you bitter? department.. Thanks to Dubb Sicks for the heads up! Join Clemits and Booze Brothers for their combined CD release party @ Whisky Bar on April 16th also featuring Zeale, S.T.A.T.I.K. and Dubb Sicks!-----Haha... Stephen Colbert is on Larry King and he has no clue. This is hilarious, if you get a chance you should catch it.Stephen Colbert: Obama is passing his "Hope" bong and all the young people are taking a toke.Larry King: Huh?!? "Hope" bong?!?More info:Hi, I’m Clemits. Underground Rapper, Beat Maker, MSG Crew Member, La Casa Clothing Owner, Student, Writer, Texan, Visionary, and Hustler. My music is a an extension of my personality and I work hard to make this music shit happen. I’ve been in MSG since I was 14 years old. I live in Austin. I’m from Midland. M
I don't retain a lot of my dreams when I wake up. I wish I did.Last ight I had my standard set of weird draeams. Convoluted buildings, driving around, new places, etc... and then about 75% of the way thru the night I had a commercial.I distinctly remember a political commercial for Hillary Clinton. Very "We are the world" music, positive, fun imagery. Very humanizing. Really attacked some of the issues that have been giving Obama an edge.And even unconscious one very distinct thought popped into my head.WHERE THE F&#* DID THAT COME FROM?It was amazingly jarring. Now.. I did see Cabaret last night. So the seeds of uncomfortable political change may have been buried in there.But this was obscenely detailed. So.. either my brain took a wrong turn in albuquerque or it's time to start siding wi
Ingredientes:
30ml de whiskyJarabe de piñaTres golpes de curaçaoLimón
Preparación:
En una copa poner una cucharada de jarabe de piña, el curaçao, el whisky y una rodaja de limón. Llenar de agua caliente y servir.
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Ingredientes:
30ml de whiskyJarabe de piñaTres golpes de curaçaoLimón
Preparación:
En una copa poner una cucharada de jarabe de piña, el curaçao, el whisky y una rodaja de limón. Llenar de agua caliente y servir.
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I received a e-mail from a visitor asking if I knew when Whisky River (the correct spelling believe it or not) is going to open and I told her that I didn't know. Well, Sandy I now know and here is some information for you as well as everyone else.The club did open this past weekend just for a trial run to work out all the bugs. But the Grand opening weekend is Friday, April 18. How did I know this you ask? I found the official site of Whisky River. Go check it out!
Ingredientes:
Hielo picadoUna cucharadita de jarabe de ananá30ml de whiskyNuez moscada30ml de lecheUn huevoAzúcar
Preparación:
En una coctelera con hielo picado agregar un huevo, una cucharada de azúcar, el jarabe de ananá, el whisky, un poco de nuez moscada y la leche. Remover y servir.
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Immagino il riflesso di una luce bassa sul bicchiere di vetro – piccolo tra le tue mani – e immagino il colore bruno del liquore che c’è dentro. Immagino il calore nell’esofago, che per una frazione di secondo ti fa pensare che puoi avere ciò che vuoi. E sento la musica – il jazz – che scivola leggera come la seta che tu immagini io indossi.È questo che mi piace pensare. Anche se non è vero. Ma della verità, al momento, non me ne frega nulla.
If you're a whisky lover and happen to be in NYC on April 2nd, check out Whisky Live where you can experience an evening of great whisky, fine food and entertainment. The event will take place in the historic Puck Building located in SoHo. Standard tickets cost $85 and VIP tickets cost $115. Standard tickets come with 3 sample vouchers and the VIP with 5. Both tickets include food, a show guide and a Whisky Live tasting glass. Go to WhiskyLive.com to purchase your tickets.
It's not what you think....although, I could probably use a good, stiff drink right now! The pain and weakness in my hands and arms has kept me from typing and is seriously chipping away at my sanity!So, I definitely got the warm fuzzies when I saw Marie's Etsy Treasury, featuring fabulous art from EBSQ members - including, one of my gemstone bracelets, as well.atelier marie mella - original and unique oil paintingsmy name is marie, I am a full time professional painter, living in germany. welcome! My preferred paintings are the old flemish highly colored so called primitive (:-) If one day one painting of mine gets the slightest flair of these jolly companions, I will be so happy (:-) Working hard on texture, color and detail, I'd like to see my artwork going towards a kind of "primi
Under the title "New Whisky Laws Are Rip Off For Public", the Daily Record writes about the new rules which are being prepared by Defra, the Department for the Environment Food and Rural Affairs, and the SWA, Scottish Whisky Association.A quote from the article: A distillery boss claims new whisky laws will lead to public confusion and to consumers being "ripped off". Mark Reynier, managing director of Islay's Bruichladdich Distillery, has slammed a plan to introduce new categories which allow the use of the controversial title Blended Malt Scotch Whisky.He believes the mix of the terms "blended whisky" and "single malt" is a charter for industry marketeers to "hoodwink" consumers. He said: "It's a charter for cheats and marketeers to exploit gullible consumers, as blended malt will be all
Let say you have two glasses of liquid, in exact a glass of water and a glass of whiskey. So, question and the challenge is, how you can make the whisky goes into the glass of water and vice versa without pouring it out or without touching the glasses? Watch this and I bet you will [...]
From the sucky weather department... The sucky weather isn't going to stop us from listening to some Austin Hip Hop... Poise, Alpha 20/20, and DJ Diamond Tip @ Whisky Bar tonight, Dec 14th. Get out of the cold and into some beverages and hip hop.-----So my last official day at work for the '07, now it's time to do some of the stuff I've been putting off... like eating, drinking... hittin' shows... and some R&R.
"A new world record was set on 28th September with a bottle of Bowmore selling at auction for a remarkable £29,400. The bottle of single malt is the oldest Bowmore known to be in existence and is believed to have been bottled on Islay around 1850 by W & J Mutter." This story appeared in the Ileach a month ago and was published on this blog. In the meanwhile a story appeared on Andrew Jefford's Blog where serious doubts were raised regarding the real age of the bottle.The following story, published in the Ileach, sheds some light on this "Ghost Bottle Affair" although a final conclusion cannot be made: Iain Russell, the archivist at the Scottish Brewing Archive based at Glasgow University is one of those who have pointed out anomalies that would date the bottle in the 1890's rather than the 1851 date claimed at the auction. This would of course dramatically alter the value of the bottle and it is most unlikely that it would have commanded a £29,400 world record price had the descrip
Ardbeg whisky, from Islay Ireland awarded World Whisky of the Year. Aficionados say that Ardbeg has an overtly peaty, smokey flavour. It is also said to be surprisingly smooth on the palate with a warm finish.Jim Murray, Whisky Bible 2008 author, who awarded the honour to the 10-year-old single malt, praised the drink as a unique product.He said in his guide: "To me Ardbeg is - and always has been - the most complex malt on earth."...haven't tried this yet. Will be buying to taste as soon as I can find (and probably afford).
By: Elmo Kandel As new Irish and Scottish immigrants tried to settle on the American continent they brought with them the distilling methods of scotch whiskey. Finding the new raw materials different that what they were accustomed to, they lead the way for an evolution of new scotch now known merely as whiskey. Today if you can find a similarity between Irish and Scottish whiskey, and its now American cousin you would be further ahead than the experts and connoisseurs.The stronger, fuller and sweeter taste found in the American whiskey if a result of the lack of smoke in the drying process of grains and/or corns. The six different categories that American whiskey is divided into is a direct result of the different aging times and adjusted amounts of grains used in each batch of whiskey.The six different American brews are as follows:* Bourbon* Tennessee* Rye* Wheat* Corn* Blended whiskeyBourbonBourbon Is believed to be produced solely in Kentucky, which is a myth it has been produced i
Bruichladdich Distillery announced the arrival of a new Islay single malt, Lochindaal, to be distilled in October/November. The new Lochindaal malt whisky (50ppm+) will be more heavily peated than the Port Charlotte, but less so than Octomore, the worlds most heavily peated whisky. The new malt will be named after one of Islay's lost distilleries which once operated only a few miles further south in Port Charlotte. This same distillery also operated under the name Port Charlotte Distillery and Rhinns Distillery. The name of the latter will probably be used for a future single malt by master distiller Jim McEwan. Jim McEwan about his new creation: "As a distiller, of course I enjoy exploring what can be achieved with different barley types and peating levels. Its what makes me tick. But from day one I also wanted to distil peated barley. Partly in homage to days gone by, but also to provide flavour variety as ingredients for future bottlings. There are few distillers that have the
By: Elmo Kandel There is no true rule of thumb when drinking whisky but there are a few things to keep in mind to make the experience a lot more enjoyable. It should be pointed out that if the general rule of thumb is not observed there is still no reason not to enjoy this wonderful spirit. You should never put ice in a great dram as it kills the taste and aroma, however, some do prefer it this way. The glass that is originally designed to accept a fine malt whisky is very wide at the top and gently slopes in for the very reason of not comfortably accepting a bed of ice, as the intention is to steer away from this practice. This glass is by most called a tumbler.When purchasing great malt the price, like many things, will indeed reflect the quality you get since with scotch, you tend to get what you pay for. There are a variety of alcohols available for a cheap price in which you can get a buzz, however, fine scotch should be sipped and enjoyed.Good malt is not an appropriate mate for
From the relationships are hard department... After the M.I.A. show this Saturday... get treated to M.I.A.'s DJ... Low B (aka DJ Low Budget) @ Whisky Bar on Nov 3rd and our own DJ Digg... how low can you go... b. Where do I come up with these?!? :)Relationships are a melding of 2 people, personalities, cultures... how tough could it be... are we destined to follow in the steps of our parents... are there changes you can make to avoid those same mistakes... what is one to do?!?More info:As co creator of now one of the most influential dj styles around,half of the DJ duo Hollertronix, Low B aka Low Budget has been a part of Philly’s nightlife and thriving DJ scene for the last seven years. Since then he has taken his eclectic party rockin style around the world and back. Born in Philadelphia and growing up mainly in Parkside/Chester, Low B began DJing in the mid 90’s while still in high school. A product of hip hop’s “golden age”, Low B is all about maintaining the integrity o
From the relationships are hard department... After the M.I.A. show this Saturday... get treated to M.I.A.'s DJ... Low B (aka DJ Low Budget) @ Whisky Bar on Nov 3rd and our own DJ Digg... how low can you go... b. Where do I come up with these?!? :)Relationships are a melding of 2 people, personalities, cultures... how tough could it be... are we destined to follow in the steps of our parents... are there changes you can make to avoid those same mistakes... what is one to do?!?More info:As co creator of now one of the most influential dj styles around,half of the DJ duo Hollertronix, Low B aka Low Budget has been a part of Philly’s nightlife and thriving DJ scene for the last seven years. Since then he has taken his eclectic party rockin style around the world and back. Born in Philadelphia and growing up mainly in Parkside/Chester, Low B began DJing in the mid 90’s while still in high school. A product of hip hop’s “golden age”, Low B is all about maintaining the integrity o
La presentación del nuevo libro de Alberto Soria será el próximo sábado 3 de noviembre de 2007 a las 11:00 a.m. y estará a cargo de César Miguel Rondon. El lugar será en la Librería Alejandría I , CC Cada de Las Mercedes ( frente al CVA), Av....
La presentación del nuevo libro de Alberto Soria será el próximo sábado 3 de noviembre de 2007 a las 11:00 a.m. y estará a cargo de César Miguel Rondon. El lugar será en la Librería Alejandría I , CC Cada de Las Mercedes ( frente al CVA), Av....
Ardbeg Ten Years Old has been awarded the ultimate accolade, as World Whisky of the Year. Internationally acclaimed whiskyexpert, Jim Murray, author of The Whisky Bible has furthered the honour by making this the first single malt Scotch winner ever. Ardbeg 10 Years Old is also accorded Scotch Single Malt of the Year at the same time.During the 1980s and 1990s, Ardbeg suffered from an uncertain future and it was not until Ardbeg was purchased by The Glenmorangie Company in 1997 that the distillery was saved from extinction. Since then, the distillery has risen like a phoenix and today Ardbeg is well established as a niche, cult malt, with a passionate following amongst aficionados around the world. Hamish Torrie, Ardbeg Marketing Manager said Jims accolade of identifying Ardbeg as the best whisky in the world is a huge compliment to the skill and expertise of our Whisky Team, led by Dr Bill Lumsden, which has consistently managed to balance - precisely and deliciously - the Ard
From the recovering from Afrika Bambaataa department... Nick Nack and Xman @ Whisky Bar tonight, Oct 27th for some 90s Hip Hop (Oh the good ol' days), Dance, and 80's.More info:From vinyl manipulation on the turntables, to current production of jazz infused hiphop tracks, Crowd Control Records CEO, NickNack is a true soundcraftsman. His musical journey began in the late 80's after making the transition from hiphop spectator to participant. Cutting his teeth from the very beginning as a young appreciative turntablist knocking off rivals at Dallas' Sound Wars battles in the mid-nineties, Nick has worked hard to encompass a broad vision of ability, and a verbose sense of instrumentality, to match his already fruitful passion for music.These days you can find Nick performing/touring with the jazz band BLAZE, or hear him rocking dance floors at various downtown clubs. Most recently, Nick has been enjoying the success of his latest full length release, "Improving Silence". The record has
From the recovering from Afrika Bambaataa department... Nick Nack and Xman @ Whisky Bar tonight, Oct 27th for some 90s Hip Hop (Oh the good ol' days), Dance, and 80's.More info:From vinyl manipulation on the turntables, to current production of jazz infused hiphop tracks, Crowd Control Records CEO, NickNack is a true soundcraftsman. His musical journey began in the late 80's after making the transition from hiphop spectator to participant. Cutting his teeth from the very beginning as a young appreciative turntablist knocking off rivals at Dallas' Sound Wars battles in the mid-nineties, Nick has worked hard to encompass a broad vision of ability, and a verbose sense of instrumentality, to match his already fruitful passion for music.These days you can find Nick performing/touring with the jazz band BLAZE, or hear him rocking dance floors at various downtown clubs. Most recently, Nick has been enjoying the success of his latest full length release, "Improving Silence". The record has
Model Deepika, who makes her debut in films with the release of Shah Rukh Khan's Om Shanti Om on Nov 9, along with director Karan Johar were in New York to see the first bottle of Chivas Regal 25 Year Old being unveiled to the world.
Model Deepika, who makes her debut in films with the release of Shah Rukh Khan's Om Shanti Om on Nov 9, along with director Karan Johar were in New York Saturday, 29 Sep 2007 to see the first bottle of Chivas Regal 25 Year Old being unveiled to the world.http://api.my.yahoo.com/rss/ping?u=[www.sexloverpark.blogspot.com]
Dans les aventures de Tintin, le capitaine Haddock a un whisky préféré : le « Loch Lomond ».Eh bien ce Whisky existe bel et bien !Mais seulement depuis 1965, date de la fondation de la distillerie Loch Lomond en Ecosse, soit après son apparition dans les albums d’Hergé...Lu sur le site "Le chasseur d'anecdote""The water was not fit to drink. To make it palatable, we had to add whisky. By diligent effort, I learned to like it." Sir Winston Churchill =====================================26 Septembre : Journée européenne des langues26 Septembre 1887 : Émile Berliner développe le disque plat qui remplacera le cylindre utilisé par Thomas Edison sur son phonographe26 Septembre 1946 : Parution du premier numéro du Journal de Tintin (toutes ses couvertures ici)26 Septembre 1985 : Coluche lance un appel sur Europe 1 et crée les Restos du cœur=====================================
From the what to do tonight department... Went to happy hour... drunk... now what?!? I'm so glad it's Friday... DJ Baby G and DJ Mel @ Whisky Bar tonight, Sept 21st...Well... I'm gonna go drink some more... then pass out... then head out again... see you out!More info:A seasoned veteran with 16 years of experience rocking parties and radio airwaves alike, DJ Baby G has delivered on the promise of his 1990 USA DMC Championship with a career that has spanned 3 commercial radio stations, 2 international DJ competitions, 2 European tours, and countless club and concert gigs around the U.S.His passion for music, technical skill, and innovative approach have earned him steady acclaim and an ever-widening audience via a national weekly mix show on XM Satellite radio. Meanwhile, in his adopted home of Austin, TX, G leads a radio mix jock team that has made Hot 93 FM the city’s #1 station and driven the competing hip-hop station out of business – all in one year.The foundation of DJ Baby
Each day there are scientists around the world working to solve global warming. Medical researchers run clinical trials on all sorts of new drugs designed to help fight all sorts of diseases. And there are economists and aid groups trying to combat poverty in the Third World.All important issues very much worth solving, I will grant you that. However, later this year farmers, maltsters and distillers will meet in the United Kingdom in an effort to solve one of the most perplexing problems we will face during the next 20 years: where will all of the whisky come from?The Maltsters Association of Great Britain is convening the meeting to discuss how to handle demand from existing markets as well as the new thirst for Scotch from places like China, India and Russia. Solving the problem is important to all drinkers, especially if you want to be able to afford a bottle of 18 year old 18 years from now.The growing middle and upper classes in these countries drive demand for all luxury goods a
From the I need a drink this Monday department... The Remedy, a monthly event every last Monday is tonight @ Whisky Bar... Dirty Sound Trash Stars, a group consisting of Element7D, Young Nick, and Pop, will be performing... along with Da Blacc Goliath... and Notion... Get up, Get out and Move something...Drinks should be mandatory Monday nights...
From the one who lives in a glass house department... Percee P @ Whisky Bar tomorrow night, Aug 25th. Percee P comes out with his debut album Perseverance on Sept 18. released with Stones Throw. Also at Whisky Bar will be DJ Rhettmatic and DJ Chicken George.More info:Percee P (born John Percy Simon in 1971) is an underground hip-hop artist from the Patterson Projects in The Bronx, New York City, United States. Although he has never released an official album of his own, he is known in the underground for selling his mixtapes himself at shows and for his many guest appearances on other alternative and underground hip-hop artists' releases. He has worked with such rappers as Big Daddy Kane, Kool Keith, Lord Finesse, Aesop Rock, Edan the Deejay, Jurassic 5, C-Rayz Walz, Jaylib, Jedi Mind Tricks, Maestro Fresh Wes, Wildchild, and many more.Percee P's debut album Perseverance will be released by Stones Throw Records on September 18, 2007, and is to be produced entirely by Madlib.Percee P
If anyone can turn whisky into gasoline it's the Scots. With the help of a grant researchers at Abertay University are examining how to make biofuel from spent grain.The researchers hope to find a way to reuse the residue from whisky and beer production. The Scottish scientists hope to find an economical way to create bioethanol, which burns cleaner than petroleum based fuel.Professor Graeme Walker will lead the year-long study, which has to overcome challenges in converting spent grain into fuel. The process is more difficult than producing bioethanol from virgin materials. Currently spent grain from stills is either used for animal feed or discarded.
Amy Winehouse deixou o estádio de Old Trafford com meia garrafa de whisky vazia neste domingo, 29, em Manchester, na Inglaterra.A cantora inglesa voltou para o hotel trocando as pernas, mas contou com a ajuda do marido, Blake Fielder-Civil, para ficar de pé.Os produtores do show ficaram muito satisfeitos com a pontualidade de Amy Winehouse no show. Nas últimas apresentações, ela chegou a atrasar em 50 minutos o início do show. Isso quando não dava desculpas esfarrapadas para não aparecer.Na apresentação de domingo, a diva dividiu o palco com a banda Artic Monkeys. VIDA DESREGRADAO corpo de Amy Winehouse já dá sinais das consequências de sua vida desregrada. A cantora abusa do álcool e do cigarro e, aos 24 anos, já apresenta sinais de velhice na pele.
From the remedy for those Monday hangovers department... The Remedy a monthly event by DJ Notion is tomorrow July 30th with Global, Broke Bread, and The Gyft @ Whisky Bar.I don't think I can drink anymore after this weekend... saw the Grupo Fantasma show with Bavu and Nick Nack last night... now wasn't that dope... Bavu tore it up!why do drunk people drop bottles of beer and just stare at it like a dead animal?More info:Global was born a Bboy in the state of Maryland. After lounging in VA, Md, and DC, the Emejulus settled into their beautiful homeland of Nigeria. This is where his hunger for knowledge and collective unity was born. While in Nigeria, Global learned about soccer, Igbo metaphysics, and the Chukwu mystery school system. From there, he then transitioned to his home away from home, Dallas Texas.It was in Dallas Texas that Global first witnessed the dichotomy of abject poverty and enormous wealth. From the slums of the states streets to the mansions of Highland Park, he lea
Quise hacer la guarnición de higos al whisky, pero no encontré en el mercado, así que probé con orejones y pasas, y tengo que decir que ahora mismo no sabría cual de las dos está más rica.
Lo mismo que los higos, se pueden tomar como postre o como guarnición de algún plato de carne.
Los ingredientes:
Medio kilo de frutas secas: orejones y pasas
2 naranjas
2 limones
1 vaso de whisky
1 vaso de azúcar moreno
Un te cargado
Preparación:
En esta ocasión preparé un te especial de sacor a mandarina, pero se puede hacer con cualquier te. Se ponen las frutas a macerar en él y mientras se sacan la cáscara de las naranjas y los limones, sólo la parte de color, y se cortan en juliana.
Se pone en una cacerola al fuego: el te con los orejones y las pasas, las cáscaras cortadas y los zumos de las naranjas y los limones, el vaso de whisky y el de azucar. Se deja cocer durante unos veinte o treinta minutos, hasta que se reducen los líquidos. Debe quedar como una melaza.
The chatter stops and a reverential hush falls over the crowded bar, interrupted only by the finest sound known to man: the gentle plop of a cork being withdrawn from a bottle. And this is no ordinary bottle. Johnnie Walker 1805 (birth year of the Ayrshire grocer who founded the brand) is a unique blend of nine rare whiskies, the youngest of which is 45 years old. Only 200 bottles have been produced, it is for sale over the bar of only one establishment in London and a shot of it will cost you £1,000: Famous Grouse, eat your heart out.
The man who withdrew that cork, and who will dispense your grand dram, is Salvatore Calabrese, the dapper little Italian who is the doyen of London barmen and a practitioner of his trade with a worldwide reputation for flair and excellence. He has already fallen in love with the 1805, and not just because of the potential benefits to his cash flow. “This,” he says, “is liquid history” — a mellifluous phrase at the best of times, and all the mo
From the it's my birthday and I can cry if I want to department... come on out to Whiskey Bar, Friday July 6th and celebrate our favorite back flipping B-Boy Santos' Birthday @ Planet Rock with B-Boy City, DJ Element, DJ Tats, and Silent Rob. And of course the crew Ernesto and Mike... Sorry I can't be there... but Ernie and Mike will be representin' and causing trouble.
For Vijay Mallya, taking over foreign companies is routine stuff. By building and buying everything from airlines to agrochemicals, he has created a $2 billion conglomerate. But he could be forgiven for taking a little added satisfaction in the recent $1.18 billion acquisition of scotch-whisky producer Whyte & Mackay by his UB Group, based in Bangalore, India. United Breweries has come full circle since the days of empire, when the firm was founded by Scotsman Thomas Leishman in 1915. It wasn’t until India gained independence from Britain in 1947 that the first Indian director was appointed–Vittal Mallya, Vijay’s father. Vijay Mallya has spread UB’s global reach, and taking over production of some of Scotland’s most treasured whiskies could be his most audacious move yet.
UB’s liquor arm United Spirits, the biggest whisky maker in India, and the Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) have been doing a brisk trade in bitter remarks, each ch
Hace unas horas estando de compras, me topé con este curioso paquete; se trata de un estuche de 2 botellas de Johnny Walker Black Label que incluyen de regalo un dock con bocinas para el iPod. No trae información técnica sobre el regalito pero se ve de buena calidad y funciona con los iPods que tienen dock connector. Creo que compraría ese par de botellas sólo por el obsequio. Se vende en Mega Comercial Mexicana por $756 pesos ($76 dólares).
Estos higos se pueden tomar como postre o como guarnición de algún plato de carne. De cualquier modo están muy ricos. Me regalaron un tarro y me explicaron como hacerlo, gracias Tata, gracias Belén.
Los ingredientes:
Medio kilo de higos secos
2 naranjas
2 limones
1 vaso de whisky
1 vaso de azúcar moreno
Un te cargado
Preparación:
Se hace un te cargado y se ponen los higos a macerar en él. Mientras se sacan la cáscara de las naranjas y los limones, sólo la parte de color, y cortar en juliana.
Se pone en una cacerola al fuego: el te con los higos, las cáscaras cortadas y los zumos de las naranjas y los limones, el vaso de whisky y el de azucar. Se deja cocer durante unos veinte o treinta minutos, hasta que se reducen los líquidos, moviendo con cuidado de no romper los higos. Debe quedar como una melaza.
Whisky: Technology, Production and Marketing explains in technical terms, the science and technology of producing whisky, combined with information from industry experts on successfully marketing the product. World experts in Scotch whisky provide detailed insight into whisky production from the processing of raw materials, to the fermentation, distillation, maturation, blending, production of co-products and quality testing, as well as important information on the methodology used for packaging and marketing whisky in the twenty-first century. No other book covers the entire whisky process from raw material to delivery to the market in such a comprehensive manner and with such a high level of technical detail.* Only available work to cover the entire whisky process from raw material to delivery to the market in such a comprehensive manner* Includes a chapter on marketing and selling whisky* Foreword written by Alan Rutherford, former Chairman and Managing Director of United Malt and G
How to transfer the content of the glass of water into the glass of whisky and vice-versa, without an additional glass? What's even more entertaining is to read comments to that simple physics experiment: "it's magic!", "it's a fake!". This is a nice segway to this article that compares science curriculum for 14 years old students in the UK and China.
The world's appetite for Scotch whisky continues to grow. You have to wonder how many hangovers the $4.94 billion in export sales caused during 2006.The Scotch Whisky Association says 2006 was a record year for sales, with exports increasing by 4 percent. The total beat out the old record set back in 1997. Blended Scotch accounted for $3.79 billion in exports, with single malts increasing sales by 7 percent. Scotch sales in the United Kingdom declined last year.
God, this whole CIVIL WAR thing is like herpes. Seriously, I haven't talked this much about Marvel's stuff since, well, ever.Anyway, I was perusing the Beat when I saw this 90's-Image-wannabe throwback:Yes, that is Frank Castle. As Captain America.I'll pause a moment to let you finish vomiting.......All done? Good.Congratulations, Matt Murdock. You are officially off the hook as having had the most ridiculous costume change in the 616.Well, maybe not most ridiculous ...technorati tags: Punisher, Captain America, wtf, marvel
Ernest Shackleton (1874-1922) was an Irish-born British explorer who tried to conquer Antarctica on several expeditions. During one failed attempt to reach the South Pole in 1908, Shakleton and his team built a hut on Ross Island and waited for nine months as temperatures dipped to -58 degrees.Part of what helped the crew pass the time was a stash of 12 cases of MacKinlay's Scotch, an Edinburgh distiller that had agreed a year earlier to serve as the expedition's official whisky supplier. After coming within 98 miles of reach their goal, the Shakleton expedition had to rush to leave Antarctica before the winter trapped them. The group left behind excess supplies in their haste to leave.Now a conservation team excavating ice from beneath Shackleton's hut has found two cases of the Scotch fully intact. The New Zealand-lead team decided to leave the whisky in the hut. One could only imagine what two cases of 100 year old Scotch might fetch at auction, especially with the historical s
The 2006 Global Connection Survey prepared for the Scottish Executive shows just how big a hangover the economy of the country would have if Scotch whisky were not so popular around the world. According to the report, food and beverages are the most important trade goods for Scotland, accounting for $7.06 billion or 19.4 percent of the total exports in 2005. Oil and gas are excluded from the survey.
Of the $7.06 billion in food and beverage totals, spirits account for $5.9 billion -- the vast majority being blended and Single Malt Scotch. Overall exports climbed by $1.77 billion last year and the United States remains the leading buyer of Scottish goods. The next largest export sector for Scotland is chemicals, which had $3.5 billion in export sales during the year.
Single Malt Scotch gets most of the drinks media's attention when it comes to whisky from the United Kingdom. They tend to be heavily promoted by distilleries and they come with higher price tags than most blends. Single Malts are perceived as the art and craft of the distilling world. Now a world renowned Scotch expert has stirred up the Scotch universe by naming a blend as his Whisky of the Year for the first time ever.
Jim Murray, the author of the Complete Book of Whiskey and Jim Murray's Whisky Bible, has named Old Parr Superior 18 Year Old as Whisky of the Year. He awarded the blend bottled by MacDonald Greenlees Distillers and marketed by Diageo a 97 out of 100 points in the new edition of the Whisky Bible, matching the highest point total ever awarded by Murray.
Much of the Old Parr Superior production is sold in Asia and through duty free stores, meaning that it may be hard for average Scotch fans to locate. Murray named White Horse 12 Years Old as the Blended Scotch Whi
A bottle of Scotch that experts claim could be the oldest in the world has sold in London this evening for $28,895 to an anonymous bidder. The Glenavon Special Liqueur Whisky was put up for sale at Bonhams Auction House by an Irish woman who said it had been in her family for generations.
Glenavon, which was located in Banffshire, operated during the 1850s before it was absorbed into The Glenlivet Distillery. Estimates are that the Glenavon was bottled between 1851 and 1858. Some questioned whether the bottle was produced at the original distillery or later, after the consolidation, at the site of the present Glenlivet facility. In either case, whisky experts believe it was produced no later than the 1870s, making it an extremely rare Scotch.
The 14-ounce green bottle was said to appear to have been full and unopened. The whisky created interest among collectors around the globe and the auction house was ready to accept bids from the United States and Asia.
Blackwood Distillers is planning to enter the market in 2007 with a vatted whisky matured on the island of Unst and named for the most northerly piece of Britain, Muckle Flugga in the Shetlands. Blackwood plans to use earnings from the new brand to build a new whisky distillery on the site of the disused Royal Air Force base at Saxa Vord.Drips of Muckle Flugga have started to appear at some charity auctions. At the recent American-Scottish Foundation's annual dinner in New York a bottle was auctioned for $650. The first Muckle Flugga is expected to be on sale in May.
