by The Alchemist | Jul 7, 2023 | Tasting Panel
Sunny days demand thirst-quenching cocktails like Margaritas, Palomas and Ranch Water, which all just happen to be a showcase for tequila. And that might just make tequila our favourite summer spirit. The same way scotch or bourbon is a style of whisky, tequila is...
by Joanne Sasvari | Nov 28, 2022 | Tasting Panel
The Alchemist tasting panel reviews high-end spirits Sometimes nothing will do but the highest of high-end spirits. Perhaps there is an important anniversary to commemorate, a business deal to cement, a mentor to thank. Or maybe you are just lucky enough to stumble...
by Joanne Sasvari | Jul 22, 2022 | Tasting Panel
The Alchemist tasting panel reviews sips for the sunny season Once summer’s warmer, sunnier weather finally arrives, we crave drinks that are lighter and easier, more refreshing and less complicated. No one knows that better than the bartenders who craft all your...
by The Alchemist | Dec 1, 2021 | Tasting Panel
The Alchemist tasting panel reviews bottles to share Now that we’re socializing again and heading into holiday season, it’s time to upgrade our gifting game. Whether you’re looking for a host gift or something to tuck under the tree, a bottle of spirits is a present...
by The Alchemist | Jul 30, 2021 | Tasting Panel
The Alchemist tasting panel discusses their favourite tequila and mezcal For years, we’ve been reading that tequila is about to become the “it” spirit. This year, it seems, it’s finally happened. Mind you, some of us have been enjoying this Mexican agave-based spirit,...
by The Alchemist | Dec 29, 2020 | Tasting Panel
The Alchemist tasting panel reviews their at-home essential spirits For most issues of The Alchemist, we gather our tasting panel and sit in a room somewhere sampling our way through a dozen or so bottles of, say, rye whisky or vermouth. But with a pandemic upending...
