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Episode 119 features Kentucky Owl, Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey - Maighstir Edition. Bottled in 750ml at 50% ABV, or 100 proof and it retails for about $134. Enjoy this episode with a pour of Kentucky Owl as you like it. Kentucky Owl's official website: https://kentuckyowlbourbon.com/ Brief Historical Timeline: 1879 - Kentucky Owl is founded by C.M. Dedman.1916 - Production ends and aging stocks are confiscated by the US government, they are then all "lost in a fire".2014 - Dixon Dedman, great-great-grandson of the founder, releases Batch #1, resurrecting the brand.2017 - Stoli Group purchases Kentucky Owl.2018 - Groundbreaking of the 420 acre distillery complex and brand home.2023 - Maureen Robinson collaborates with John Rhea in the release of the Maighstir Edition.2023 - Maureen Robinson is named Master Blender for Kentucky Owl. Key Cocktails: Simply drink Kentucky Owl as you like it. Neat, on the rocks, with water, or you could mix it if you like. References: Interview with Kentucky Owl’s Master Blender, Maureen Robinson Stoli Group Website Coverage of Stoli Group's Purchase of Kentucky Owl Kentucky Owl's Distillery Complex Announcement Press Release on Maureen Robinson Becoming Master Blender Press Release on Maighstir Edition Release Maureen Robinson Background Keepers of the Quaich Story of Kentucky Owl in American Whiskey The Whiskey Wash Article on Kentucky Owl Forbes Article on Kentucky Owl The Beaumont Inn Website Contact Information: Official show website is: www.liquorandliqueurconnoisseur.com Join my mailing list: http://eepurl.com/hfyhHf Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/liquorandliqueurconnoisseur Instagram: a href="https://www.instagram.com/LiquorandLiqueurConnoisseur/" rel="noopener noreferrer"...

Episode 118 features St. Elizabeth Allspice Dram. Bottled in 750ml at 22.5% ABV, or 45 proof and it retails for about $30. Enjoy this episode with a tiki cocktail using "Pimento Dram" if you like. St. Elizabeth doesn't have standalone brand website, but here's the producer's website: https://alpenz.com/product-allspice.html Brief Historical Timeline: 1850s - Pimento Dram is thought to have been invented.1862 - First written reference to Pimento Dram as a commercial product.1900s - Pimento Dram is fairly common, and finds use in Tiki cocktails.1980s - Pimento Dram leaves the US market.2008 - Haus Alpenz creates St. Elizabeth Allspice Dram, bringing Pimento Dram back to the US. Key Cocktails: St. Elizabeth Allspice Dram works in many tiki cocktails, but try this British concoction from 1937, the Lion's Tail. Ingredients: 2 oz. Bourbon0.5 oz. of St. Elizabeth Allspice Dram0.5 oz. fresh squeezed lime juice1 teaspoon simple syrup2 dashes Angostura bittersOrange twist Combine ingredients in a shaker with ice, shake until well-chilled, then strain into a coupe or cocktail glass. Express oil from the orange twist over the top of the drink and discard (the twist, not the drink!). References: Book: Vintage Spirits & Forgotten Cocktails by Ted Haigh, copyright 2009 revised edition. Wikipedia Article on Allspice Wikipedia Article on Saint Elizabeth Parish What is Pimento Dram by The Spruce Eats 2008 Article from the San Francisco Chronicle discussing the launch of St. Elizabeth Allspice Dram 2015 New York Times Article Cocktail Society Article on Allspice Dram Liquor.com Article on the Lions Tale Cocktail Contact Information: Official show website is: www.liquorandliqueurconnoisseur.com Join my mailing list: http://eepurl.com/hfyhHf Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/liquorandliqueurconnoisseur Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/LiquorandLiqueurConnoisseur/

Episode 117 features Four Roses. Bottled in 750ml at 40% ABV, or 80 proof and it retails for about $25. Enjoy this episode with a pour of Four Roses however you like. Four Roses official website: https://www.fourrosesbourbon.com/ Brief Historical Timeline: 1860s - Paul Jones Sr. and Paul Jones Jr. get into the whiskey business in Atlanta, Georgia 1883 - Paul Jones Jr. moves to Louisville, Kentucky and builds his whiskey business there.1888 - The brand of Four Roses is founded with a legend of a southern belle and a corsage of four red roses.1894 - Paul Jones Jr. makes his nephews Lawrence Lavelle Jones and Saunders Paul equal partners in the Paul Jones Company.1895 - Paul Jones Jr. dies.Circa 1910 - Lawrence buys his brother Saunders out of the business1922 - Lawrence buys the Frankfort Distilling Company during Prohibition and securing a rare license to sell whiskey for "Medicinal Purposes Only."1941 - Lawrence dies, leaving the company to heirs would almost immediately sell it.1943 - Seagrams headed by Samuel Bronfman purchases Four Roses and Frankfort Distilling Company for $42 million.1950s - Seagrams converts Four Roses to a blended whiskey for the US market, reserving straight bourbon versions for export markets.1990s - Master Distiller Jim Rutledge convinces Seagrams to bring the straight bourbon back to the USA, in Kentucky only.2001 - Seagrams goes bankrupt and the beverage alcohol brands are sold off. Kirin Brewery Company, Ltd., Four Roses' Japanese distributor buys the brand.2002 - Four Roses Straight Bourbon Whiskey is bak on US shelves.2015 - Brent Elliott is named Master Distiller and a $55 million expansion of the distillery begins.2019 - Distillery expansion is complete, doubling capacity to 130,000 barrels a year. Key Cocktails: Drink Four Roses as you like, it mixes well in any cocktail calling for bourbon. References: Book: Four Roses - The Return of a Whiskey Legend by Al Young, copyright 2013 Wikipedia Article on Four Roses Wikipedia Article on the Language of Flowers Wikipedia Article on the Pure Food and Drug Act Wikipedia Article on V-J Day in Times Square Four Roses History Article Four Roses History Article on SippingHistory.com Difford's Guide Listing for Four Roses Contact Information: Official show website is: www.liquorandliqueurconnoisseur.com Join my mailing list: http://eepurl.com/hfyhHf Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/liquorandliqueurconnoisseur Instagram: a...

Episode 116 features Herbsaint. Bottled in 750ml at 50% ABV, or 100 proof and it retails for about $31. Enjoy this episode with an Herbsaint Frappe, or any cocktail that calls for absinthe. Herbsaint doesn't have it's own website, so here's the Sazerac listing: https://www.sazerac.com/our-brands/sazerac-brands/herbsaint.html Brief Historical Timeline: 1914-18 - World War I and J. Marion Legendre 's friend Reginal P. Parker learns of pastis while stationed in Marseille, France 1920-33 - Post war, during Prohibition, Legendre and Parker make pastis in New Orleans1933 - Legendre introduces Legendre Absinthe in December, immediately following the repeal of Prohibition1934 - The Federal government forces Legendre to drop Absinthe from the name, Herbsaint is chosen as the replacement1949 - Legendre sells the brand and business to Sazerac & Company1950 - Sazerac changes the formulation, packaging and proof2009 - For the brand's 75th anniversary, Sazerac recreates the original recipe and resurrects the historical packaging, creating Legendre Herbsaint Original Key Cocktails: The Sazerac Cocktail is most widely cited, but it only uses Herbsaint as a rinse. Select an absinthe based cocktail as a better use for Herbsaint. References: Wayback Machine Archive Copy of The Virtual Absinthe Museum story of Herbsaint - This resource was invaluable in producing this episode Wikipedia Article on Herbsaint New Orleans Absinthe History Imbibe Magazine Article Circa 2009 Alcademics.com Article on the 75th Anniversary Relaunch Sazerac House Recipe for the Sazerac Cocktail, featuring Herbsaint Barfaith.com Review Contact Information: Official show website is: www.liquorandliqueurconnoisseur.com Join my mailing list: http://eepurl.com/hfyhHf Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/liquorandliqueurconnoisseur Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/LiquorandLiqueurConnoisseur/

Episode 115 features Tito's Handmade Vodka. Bottled in 750ml at 40% ABV, or 80 proof and it retails for about $20. Enjoy this episode with some Tito's and soda with a lemon wedge. Tito's Handmade Vodka official website: https://www.titosvodka.com/ Brief Historical Timeline: 1992 - Tito Beveridge begins making vodka infusions for his friends1995 - Tito applies for a distillery license1997 - First year of production yields about 1,000 9-liter equivalent cases2001 - Tito's wins a Double Gold Medal at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition2013 - United Airlines begins serving Tito's on all their flights2021 - 11,070,000 9-liter equivalent cases are sold, making Tito's the most popular distilled spirit brand in the USA, and providing enough for one 750ml bottle for each third person in the country2023 - Tito's runs a Superbowl commercial named Dry January that features Martha Stewart Key Cocktails: Mix Tito's as you like. References: Eater Article on Tito's Wikipedia Article on Tito's Statista Sales Volumes 2022 Beverage Dynamics Ranking Grain Volumes for Vodka Making 2022 Corn Yields Per Acre YouTube Featuring Tito Speaking on Early Failures YouTube Featuring Tito Telling the Origin Story Tito's Stories YouTube Videos (All 8 are referenced) Dry January Superbowl Ad Contact Information: Official show website is: www.liquorandliqueurconnoisseur.com Join my mailing list: http://eepurl.com/hfyhHf Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/liquorandliqueurconnoisseur Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/LiquorandLiqueurConnoisseur/ Twitter: @LLConnoisseur

Episode 114 features Jeppson's Malört. Bottled in 750ml at 35% ABV, or 70 proof and it retails for about $22. Enjoy this episode with a shot of Jeppson's Malört straight. Jeppson's Malört official website: https://www.jeppsonsmalort.com/ Brief Historical Timeline: 1880s - Carl Jeppson immigrates to Chicago, Illinois, USA from Sweden1920s - Carl Jeppson begins making and selling door to door his own bask brännvin, later to be named Malört1933 - Carl Jeppson sells Malört to Bielzoff Products1945 - George Brode buys Bielzoff Products, eventually renaming the company Red Horse Liquors1953 - George Brode sells Red Horse Liquors, except for Malört1986 - Mar-Salle Distillery in Chicago, who had been making Malört since 1953, closes so production moves to Kentucky1999 - George Brode dies, leaving Jeppson's Malört to his friend and long-time secretary Patricia Gabelick2007 - The hastag #malortface catches on in Chicago with photos shared online2011 - Chicago comedian Sam Mechling begins promoting Malört on Twitter and Facebook, eventually raising the ire of Patricia Gabelick2012 - Sam Mechling officially joins the Carl Jeppson Company2018 - CH Distillery in Chicago buys the Carl Jeppson Company and Jeppson's Malört bringing production back to Chicago2020 - The brand was selling about 20,000 9-liter equivalent cases annually Key Cocktails: Don't mess around, you just take shots of Jeppson's Malört. References: Chicago Tribune Article on the History of Jeppson's Thrillist Facts List Food and Wine Article Serious Eats Article YouTube Video Featuring Production at CH Distillery YouTube Video Featuring an Interview with Sam Mechling YouTube Video: "Chicago's Grossest Drink, Explained" YouTube Video: "The Worst Liquor Ever" Contact Information: Official show website is: www.liquorandliqueurconnoisseur.com Join my mailing list: http://eepurl.com/hfyhHf Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/liquorandliqueurconnoisseur Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/LiquorandLiqueurConnoisseur/ Twitter: @LLConnoisseur

Episode 113 features John D. Taylor's Velvet Falernum. Bottled in 750ml at 11% ABV, or 22 proof and it retails for about $22. Enjoy this episode with a pour of John D. Taylor's Velvet Falernum mixed in a tiki cocktail if you like. John D. Taylor's Velvet Falernum doesn't have a website I can find, so here's the US Importer's website: https://alpenz.com/product-falernum.html Brief Historical Timeline: Pre-1800s - Falernum is likely being made in Barbados on sugar estates alongside rum1821 - The first printed reference to Falernum is found1890 - John D. Taylor is said to have refined the Falernum recipe into this award-winning liqueur1934 - Falernum is used in tiki cocktails by Donn Beach at Don's Beachcomber1970s - Falernum is gone from the US market and global sales decline along with tiki1993 - R. L. Seale & Co. Ltd. purchases blender Alleyne Arthur who had previously purchased John D. Taylor, bring this version of Velvet Falernum under R. L. Seale & Co. Ltd.'s ownership2009 - Haus Alpenz begins importing John D. Taylor's Velvet Falernum into the US Key Cocktails: Try the Corn 'N Oil listed on the back label. Corn 'N Oil ½ oz. John D. Taylor's Velvet Falernum2 oz. Aged Barbados Rum Stir in an old-fashioned glass filled with ice. Garnish with a lime slice. References: Presentation by Richard Seal of R. L. Seale & Co. Ltd. on the history of Falernum Wikipedia Article on Falernum Difford's Guide listing for John D. Taylor's Velvet Falernum John D. Taylor's Velvet Falernum Instagram Account Teakwood Tavern Article on John D. Taylor's Velvet Falernum Punch Article on Rediscovering John D. Taylor's Velvet Falernum Contact Information: Official show website is: www.liquorandliqueurconnoisseur.com Join my mailing list: http://eepurl.com/hfyhHf Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/liquorandliqueurconnoisseur Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/LiquorandLiqueurConnoisseur/ Twitter: @LLConnoisseur

Episode 112 features Cacique Guaro. Bottled in 365ml at 30% ABV, or 60 proof and it retails for about $3. Enjoy this episode with a pour of Cacique Guaro if you can find it. Cacique Guaro's official website: https://fanal.co.cr/ Brief Historical Timeline: 1850 - Beverage alcohol production is nationalized in Costa Rica1853 - Fábrica Nacional De Licores, aka FANAL, is established and begins producing guaro1980 - FANAL brands Cacique Guaro and begins bottling it2015 - Cacique Guaro sells 1 million 9-liter equivalent cases Key Cocktails: Most Cacique Guaro is consumed mixed with fruit juice, or consumed neat. But, you can try this "fancy" version of a popular shot featuring Cacique Guaro. Chiliguaro (makes a batch to share) 2 cups tomato juice⅔ cups Guaro - or as much as you want½ cup lime juice1 tbsp chopped onion1 tbsp chopped red pepper1 tbsp chopped cilantro½ tsp lizano sauce¼ tsp tabasco1 tsp sugar½ tsp salt½ tsp pepper Blend all the ingredients, strain and store in a glass bottle in the fridge. Serve very cold in shot glasses. References: Wikipedia Article on Cacique Guaro Article on What is Cacique Guaro from the Tico Times Article on Giving Guaro a Second Sip from the Tico Times The National Drink of Cost Rica YouTube Video on the History of Guaro - In Spanish YouTube Factory Tour Canadian Distributor's Website Contact Information: Official show website is: www.liquorandliqueurconnoisseur.com Join my mailing list: http://eepurl.com/hfyhHf Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/liquorandliqueurconnoisseur Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/LiquorandLiqueurConnoisseur/ Twitter: @LLConnoisseur

Episode 111 features Tia Maria. Bottled in 750ml at 26.5% ABV, or 53 proof and it retails for about $31. Enjoy this episode with a pour of Tia Maria on ice or in an Espresso Martini. Tia Maria's official website: https://www.tiamaria.com/ Brief Historical Timeline: 1947 - Tia Maria is created with Dr. Kenneth Evans as the named founder 1980s - Hiram Walker acquires the brand2005 - Pernod Ricard ends up with Tia Maria through acquisitions2009 - Pernod Ricard sells Tia Maria to Illva Saronno Key Cocktails: Tia Maria is claimed to be the first coffee liqueur used in an Espresso Martini, so try it that way. Tia Espresso Martini 25ml Tia Maria25ml VodkaSingle or Double Shot of Espresso3 coffee beans for garnish Shake all ingredients with ice, double strain into a chilled Martini glass, garnish with three coffee beans. References: Wikipedia Article on Tia Maria Diffords Guide on Tia Maria Press Release on Pernod Ricard sale to Illva Saronno Press Release on new bottle design Cocktail-Society.com Article on Tia Maria Trade Focused Sales Sheet PDF, circa 2020 Tia Maria's first TV Ad on YouTube Product Listing for Vanilla Beans Defining Bourbon Vanilla Contact Information: Official show website is: www.liquorandliqueurconnoisseur.com Join my mailing list: http://eepurl.com/hfyhHf Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/liquorandliqueurconnoisseur Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/LiquorandLiqueurConnoisseur/ Twitter: @LLConnoisseur

Episode 110 features Glayva. Bottled in 750ml at 35% ABV, or 70 proof and it retails for about $36. Enjoy this episode with a pour of Glayva neat. Glayva's official website: https://www.glayva.com/ Brief Historical Timeline: 1947 - Ronald Morrison creates Glayva 1960s - Glayva begins to spread across the UK and around the globe1993 - Whyte & Mackay Ltd. acquire the brand2022 - Glayva wins yet another double gold at the IWSC Key Cocktails: Enjoy Glayva neat or over ice. References: My thanks to Whyte & Mackay Ltd. for answering questions I had about Glayva via email and helping to fill in some of the blank. Whyte & Mackay Ltd Listing for Glayva Scotsman.com Article on Glayva Scottish Dance Site with Historical Bottles Glayva.com Circa December 2004 Telegraph.co.uk Article on Glayva (archived) Wikipedia Article on Glayva Wikipedia Article on Leith Contact Information: Official show website is: www.liquorandliqueurconnoisseur.com Join my mailing list: http://eepurl.com/hfyhHf Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/liquorandliqueurconnoisseur Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/LiquorandLiqueurConnoisseur/ Twitter: @LLConnoisseur

Episode 109 features Gordon's London Dry Gin. Bottled in 750ml at 40% ABV, or 80 proof and it retails for $12. Enjoy this episode with the late Queen's favorite cocktail, the Dubonnet. Gordon's official website: https://www.gordonsgin.com/ Brief Historical Timeline: 1769 - Alexander Gordon found his distillery in London 1786 - The distillery moves to Clerkenwell in London1823 - Alexander's son Charles takes over after a 7 year apprenticeship1877 or 1889 - The Gordon family sells to John Currie & Co.1898 - Gordon's merges with Tanqueray1904 - Gordon's begins being bottled in green glassCirca 1905 - Gordon's creates an export label and applies it to clear glass1924 - Gordon's introduces a line of pre-mixed cocktails1934 - Gordon's opens a distillery in New Jersey, USA1962 - Gordon's becomes the bet selling gin in the world1998 - Production of the UK and Europe moves to Fife, Scotland2021 - Annual case sales reached 7.4 million 9-liter equivalent cases Key Cocktails: Enjoy Gordon's in the classic Dubonnet Cocktail. 1 part Gordon's Gin 2 parts Dubonnet (French aperitif wine) Lemon Twist Garnish Shake liquid ingredients with ice, strain into a chilled cocktail glass and garnish with a lemon twist. References: Wikipedia Article on Gordon's Diageo Bar Academy Article Diageo Bar Academy History of Gordon's The Spirits Business Gordon's Brand History Wikipedia Article on the Gin Craze Wikipedia Article on Gin Lane The Gin Guide Listing -includes list of botanicals Hello Magazine Article on The Queen's Favorite Gin Brand - it was Gordon's The Queen's Favorite Dubonnet Cocktail The Spirits Business Article on New Bottle Designs for Gordon's Contact Information: Official show website is: www.liquorandliqueurconnoisseur.com Join my mailing list: http://eepurl.com/hfyhHf Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/liquorandliqueurconnoisseur Instagram: a...

Episode 108 features Biodynamic Luna 1.1 from Waterford Whisky. Bottled in 750ml at 50% ABV, or 100 proof. This retails for $119. Enjoy this episode with any of the Waterford Whisky offers you can get your hands on! The official website for Waterford Whisky: https://waterfordwhisky.com/ Brief Historical Timeline: 2004 - Diageo build the Waterford distillery site as a beer brewery2015 - Mark Reynier converts the closed brewery into a whisky distillery2016 - The first distillation goes into casks2020 - The first releases are made available from Waterford Key Cocktails: Drink this neat. Add one or two cubes of ice if you like, but treat it as you would any good Single Malt. References: My interview with Neil Conway, Head Brewer for Waterford Whisky. Whiskey Magazine Interview with Mark Reynier Biodynamics Manure Horns Downloadable PDF More detail on Manure Horns Prep and Biodynamic Principles Biodynamics.com Principles and Practices Book (pages 120-123): From Barley to Blarney - A Whiskey Lover's Guide to Ireland, presented by the Dead Rabbit, Sean Muldoon, Jack McGarry, Tim Herlihy, and Conor Kelly Contact Information: Official show website is: www.liquorandliqueurconnoisseur.com Join my mailing list: http://eepurl.com/hfyhHf Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/liquorandliqueurconnoisseur Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/LiquorandLiqueurConnoisseur/ Twitter: @LLConnoisseur