According to the folks over at Johnnie Walker, more and more folks are drinking scotch, and I believe them. Apparently you can make all kinds of fun stuff like scotch margaritas and cosmos… hmm. I didn’t try any but people at the Johnnie Walker tasting in SF this blustery Friday night seemed to like them. I, of course, am a purist these days – limiting my self to “neat” or “on the rocks” servings of … Read more

English vodka! Who knew?

This super-premium vodka is more than just a fancy bottle; they have a snazzy website too. No, really, 3 Olives is a very smooth, crisp vodka that stands up to the big boys, and it comes in 6 flavors! The Cherry is featured in this week’s drink.

Three Olives Vodka

If you need that pick up at the bar! Although this is the “moring vodka” try to wait until at least noon.

Zygo: The Morning Vodka

Smooth is the word for this premium 12-year-old whiskey from the makers of Jamesons. It is worth ever penny. Warms the insides!

This is a fairly new addition to the list of super-premium vodkas and one of the few made in the USA. Made from Minnesota Grain and distilled 6 times, shakers vodka is super smooth with a slight vanilla after taste. Makes a terrific martini.

For more, visit http://www.shakersvodka.com/main/index.html.

Had a huge shot of this the other night. Maybe it was lack of salt & lime, but I didn’t think that Cabo Wabo measured up to other premium tequilas. Sammy must be hoping that being the “Red” Rocker can add $10 bucks a bottle, but for my money I’d rather drink Patrón!

For more, visit CaboWabo.