
The Iconic Spirits Blog
In Search of the Ultimate Manhattan
March 28, 2012

Shackleton's Scotch: You Don't Have to Freeze to Death to Enjoy It
March 21, 2012

In 1907, Ernest Shackleton and his men set out for the South Pole on their ship, the Nimrod. They were forced to evacuate in 1909, about 100 yards from reaching the Pole. Even more heartbreaking, they had to abandon a stash of Mackinlay’s Rare Old Highland Whisky, leaving it under a floorboard in their expedition hut. (more…)
The Spherification of Cointreau
March 14, 2012

Is the Renaissance in Ice Maiming Our Best Bartenders?
March 7, 2012
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Mixologists just love to show off their technique. Many cocktails require vigorous shaking to blend the components together, and bartenders have incorporated a bit of theater into their over-the-shoulder gyrations. As a result, many of them are now suffering from Repetitive Stress Injury (RSI). (more…)