COLUMN ARCHIVE
Living Proof
Apr. 14, 2011 / 808: Destroyer
The skinny on sake
Sake is a unique form of liquor
Mel Priestley / 14 Apr 2011
Mouldy rice is not usually something to get excited about, but there is one instance in which mouldy rice is actually a good thing: sake, Japan's crowning achievement… Read more »
Martinis / Mar. 02, 2011 / 802 : Education 2011
The Vesper
You can't make 007's signature martini without Lillet
Mel Priestley / 02 Mar 2011
It's an esoteric French liqueur, and it makes a cameo in both the film and book versions of Casino Royale. For this reason alone you've likely already decided… Read more »
Irish whiskey / Feb. 02, 2011 / 798 : Communion
The troubles
The turbulent history of Irish whiskey
Mel Priestley / 02 Feb 2011
Irish whiskey has had an extremely turbulent history; a serious of social, economic and political setbacks have resulted in the current state of the industry, in which there… Read more »
LIQUOR / Sep. 29, 2010 / 780 : Dave Stone
Well stocked
Tasting workshop reinforces the importance of a liquor cabinet
Mel Priestley / 29 Sep 2010
The drinks world is becoming increasingly dominated by pre-mixed, homogeneous beverages. Because of this, the relevance of individual specialty liqueurs is becoming ever more tenuous—it seems like few… Read more »
Aug. 04, 2010 / 772: The Outsiders
One tequila, two tequila ...
The blue-agave based drink is a summertime staple
Mel Priestley / 04 Aug 2010
Tequila is true summer liquor. Maybe because it's made in the scorching heat of Mexico, or maybe because it's the base of that quintessential warm weather drink, the…Read more »
Liquor / Jun. 23, 2010 / 766: G8
Skilled hunter
Jägermeister more complex than frat brothers might think
Mel Priestley / 23 Jun 2010
Jägermeister is a type of Kräuterlikör (German herbal liqueur) commonly served as a digestif or "bitter"—an alcoholic beverage traditionally served after a meal to aid with digestion. Jägermeister… Read more »
Feb. 10, 2010 / 747: Abnormal Growth
Perfect love
This Valentine's, how about some Parfait Amour?
Hanne Lynch / 10 Feb 2010
Thanks to Valentine's, February puts love on the brain. Whatever your status—single, partnered, married—I'm betting you've got an opinion on love. Does perfect love exist outside of fairy… Read more »
Jan. 06, 2010 / 742: Daybreakers
Yukon Yuck
Nothing manly about it, Yukon Jack is gross
Hanne Lynch / 06 Jan 2010
Does anyone want a bottle of Yukon Jack? Because I really, really don't. Despite my best efforts to be open-minded and to find ways to enjoy it, this… Read more »
Dec. 02, 2009 / 737: Climate Crossroads
Going in blind
Trying something new can be a taste adventure
Hanne Lynch / 02 Dec 2009
Sometimes when I'm choosing a bottle of something new for this column, it's difficult. Other times, though, the choice makes itself. When I was browsing the shelves at… Read more »
Sep. 30, 2009 / 728: Fall Style 2009
Add some fall colour
As the days get colder, it might be time to switch your liqueur
Hanne Lynch / 30 Sep 2009
In the last couple weeks there's been a definite shift in the air. Days are getting shorter, nights are getting colder and the sun's heat, even on warm… Read more »
