WhiskyWednesday-Whisky Queries

In this addition of WhiskyWednesday, Shlomo answers an oft-asked question: should you add water to whisky before tasting it?

The bottom line: it's at your discretion. However, Shlomo calls upon the knowledge of John Hansell, his mentor and the publisher of WhiskyAdvocate, who recommends first trying it neat. 

How do you like to taste whisky? And what other whisky questions do you have? Let us know in the comments section!

Tomintoul Tuesday!

Today, we bring you a special treat! Tomintoul's 16 Year Aged Single Malt all the way from Speyside. This whisky is aged in American oak. Unlike French or Spanish oak, American oak will lend the juice a lighter, golden color.

Shlomo dubs the whisky's malty flavor "The Honey Smack Syndrome." Think of it like drinking cereal.

The best cereal ever, that is.

Wine101-Opening A Bottle of Sparkling Wine

Champagne makes everyone feel classy. So we decided to harken back to the jazz age in this snazzy Wine101 video. Here, Jay shows us how to properly open a bottle of wine.

The trick? Twist the bottle, not the cork. Unless you want a sparkling wine explosion (which you might). Have any sparkling wine stories gone hilariously wrong? We'd love to hear about them in the comments.

WhiskyWednesday-Adirondack Distilling Company

As much as we love Wine Wednesday, sometimes we need a little whisky to shake things up. New to the game? Shlomo can show you the ropes.

This week on WhiskyWednesday, Shlomo samples two wildly different, yet simultaneously delicious bourbons. 601 Bourbon from Adirondack Distilling Company, and Traverse City Bourbon from Traverse City Whiskey Company are both small batch bourbons made from craft distilleries. The difference?

While the 601 is spicier and younger, the Traverse City bourbon is softer and sweeter, with a honey flavor.

Have you tried either? Something similar? Let us know your thoughts in the comments.

Cheers!

TastyTuesday: Bartenura Fizz with Morad Passion Fruit Wine

Have you ever made a wine cocktail?

They're super simple, often sweet, and best of all, refreshing. Today, Shlomo (casually, in his office) mixes Bartenura Sparkling Moscato with Morad Danue Passion Fruit Wine. The results are delicious.

Try this recipe at home? Try something like it? Let us know in the comments! Cheers!

Weekly Wine-Barkan Classic Malbec 2013

Shlomo tastes Barkan Classic Malbec 2013, a fantastic wine from Barkan Winery in Israel.

This Malbec is unoaked, giving it a nice, fruit forward flavor. We pair it with pasta or grilled meat. Have you tried it yet? Lets us know your thoughts.

Wine 101-Pouring a Glass of Wine

Ever started pouring a glass of wine and realize you'd dribbled all over the table? If not, consider yourself lucky. We've all been there. Here, Jay shows us to to avoid such predicaments.

We know you're eager to drink that wine, but don't pull that glass away too quickly! You're losing precious drops. Instead, wait a moment. Additionally, you can use an inexpensive pourer to savor every last drop.

Wine 101-Open A Bottle Of Wine

You have to start somewhere, right? Here, Jay Buchsbaum shows you how to open a bottle of wine, complete with a corkscrew suggestion.

Jay prefers a waiter's corkscrew, rather than a butterfly corkscrew. Remember to put the opener in the center of the cork.