When we look at different industries there is a certain jargon or technical language that the inexperienced may find overwhelming. In cooking, knowing the difference between chopping, mincing, julienning or batonnetting is important for…
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Saint Patrick’s Day is coming up in a few days. Whether you’re looking for a classy night out or some whiskey-fueled shenanigans, this infographic is for you. Start at the top and tell me…
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Hello darling, I see that you like whisk(e)y and are looking to learn more. Well, you’ve stopped in the right place! Nine months ago, I launched Whiskey Muse as a way to hold myself…
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I’ve always subscribed to the anecdote: when life gives you lemons… grab some whiskey and make a damn good cocktail out of it. There are many ways to drink whiskey. Whether you like yours…
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Thanks to my friend Randa (check out her amazing site here), I received an invite to do a Glenmorangie tasting and workshop with Global Brand Ambassador Karen Fullerton who just happened to be in…
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During my adventures in Louisville, Kentucky in June, I was fortunate to participate in a number of distillery tours, courses and classes. And while the tours were no joke and I gleaned an incredible…
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The exact history of the Mint Julep is hazy to say the least. Some people say it was a tasty morning beverage for farmers in the south to get their farming on. Others say…
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Clubs, Crowns, Grams + Gangsters: Plot Line to a 50 Cent Movie or the History of Canadian Whisky? In short, possibly both. Rivalries, albeit real, pop-culture driven or fictional have been documented, revelled and…
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Today in part one of a five part DRINK DESIGN series, I will be talking about the Presentation elements of a cocktail. I recently got together with the talented, beautiful + hilarious Randa Salloum,…
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While many of us are feeling the pinch of the exchange rate with the Canadian dollar at a low, there’s one thing that we can continue to enjoy at a great price — Canadian whiskey. In…