Compass Box Whiskymaker John Glaser intrigues me. He’s an artist, a progressive and innovative thinker, and a creative genius who has gained the respect of the whiskymakers of his generation. He founded the Compass Box Whisky Company in 2000 with the mission to “nurture the roots of tradition in order to grow the possibilities.” He … Continue reading Unusual spirits and intriguing ingredients: Compass Box Orangerie
The weekend of the Decatur Wine Festival, Katruska, The Piper, and I decided to stop by Leon’s Full Service before catching a show. I arrived before my cohorts and wound my way carefully through the standing room only crowd to the bar where I was lucky enough to grab a couple of seats. At this … Continue reading Fillin’ Up at Leon’s
I’ve always been a gin girl at heart. Sometimes vodka. (Nicky calls this my clear liquid diet.) But with the onset of cool weather, it seemed a good time to explore some of the new fall drinks featuring bourbon and rye whiskey. The bourbon tour began with a trip to Glenwood one evening for drinks … Continue reading The Bourbon Tour
Our Libatious Nature 