Grain-based spirit is awesome. And so is grape-based spirit! The Imperial XO by Carlos I Brandy falls into the latter category. It originates from Spain’s famous sherry region Jerez and is made exclusively from so-called holandas (more…)
Other Spirits
040 Spirits Fair in Hamburg (Fair)
One awesome side effect of my passion for high-quality spirits is the fact that it gets me to a lot of locations I would otherwise never have seen – both abroad and nearby. The Emporio Tower in Hamburg, in which the first 040 Spirits fair took place from October 18 to 20 (more…)
Summer Fest ’19 by Getränke-Paradies Wolf in Hamburg (Event)
“Everyone is welcome, entry is free!” – Following this simple and amicable motto, the Hamburg-based spirits retailer Getränke-Paradies Wolf (which is also our local Ardbeg Embassy) welcomed a diverse and cheerful crowd to its first summer fest on July 27. (more…)
Botucal Rum Tasting at Christiansen’s (Tasting)
Every now and then, I gotta take a detour from the whisky routine and broaden my spiritual horizon. On June 3, I did so by attending a Botucal rum rasting at Christiansen’s bar in Hamburg. The name of the place should ring a bell for those among you (more…)
Hanse Spirit 2019 – The Whisky & Spirit Fair in Hamburg (Fair)
Let me cut straight to the chase: This year’s Hanse Spirit was a blast! Organizer Chris Rickert and his team managed to keep all of last year’s benefits (such as the beautiful location and the excellent line-up), while simultaneously improving everything that still left room for embetterment (more…)
“New Brew X J-Day” at UeberQuell Brewery (Event)
Hennessy Cognac Tasting with Herr Lutz (Tasting)
Good Spirits Craft Drink Festival in Hamburg (Fair)
On several evenings per week, the Fabrik in Hamburg/Altona lends its spacious stage to renowned bands and artists like Chuck Ragan, Fish or Magnum. However, before the curtains open and the decibels rise at the end of the day, the location often hosts food events (more…)
Hanse Spirit 2018 – Explore the Liquid Life (Event)
This year’s Hanse Spirit is over. So now it is time for me to reminisce the events of the last two days once more; an undertaking that is easier said than done considering the sheer flood of impressions and sensations that rained down on me over the course of the weekend. (more…)
Buddel Jungs – New craft spirit store opening in Oldenburg (News)
Last weekend, the Buddel Jungs craft spirit store opened its doors in the Northern German city of Oldenburg. Specializing in regional small-batch products, the well-sorted shop carries a fine selection of liquor, gin, rum and, of course, whisky as well as craft beer, wine, cheese and other treats. (more…)
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