This week, we sit down with the wonderful Bino Gopal to discuss single malt whisky, from Scotland and abroad. We talk about the origins of Scotch whisky, how the category has expanded, pronunciation guides, and much more in this wide ranging discussion!
Cocktails Discussed:
Abbot's Dram:
2 oz. anCnoc 12 Year Highland Single Malt
3/4 oz. Lillet Blanc
1/4 oz. Benedictine Liqueur
1/4 oz. Green Chartreuse
1 barspoon Wild Roots Orange & Bergamot Gin
Inspired by the Poet's Dream cocktail as printed in Spirited: Cocktails From Around the World by Adrienne Stillman
Combine all ingredients in a mixing glass with ice, and stir until well chilled. Strain into a chilled coupe glass, and garnish with an expressed lemon twist.
Mac-Talla
1 oz. Malahat Spirits Single Malt
1 oz. Mommenpop Seville Orange Vermouth
1/2 oz. Luxardo Sangue Morlacco
1/2 oz. Amaro Sfumato Rabarbaro
3 drops PDX Cocoa Bitters
Combine all ingredients in a mixing glass with ice, and stir until well chilled. Strain into a chilled coupe glass, and garnish with an expressed orange twist.