Women And Whiskey with Cat DeCuir

This week we are joined by the wonderful Cat DeCuir, bartender at the Hollywood landmark Boardner's, to take a deep dive into the connection between gender and whiskey! Was whiskey always a "man's drink?" Why is whiskey the stereotypical Wild West drink? And what exactly is "soft whiskey?" Find out the answer to most of these questions, and many more! Note: This episode is peppered with descriptions of various vintage whiskey advertisements - we highly encourage you to follow us over to our Instagram at instagram.com/breaking.spirits to see them for yourself!

Lochindaal

1 oz. Laphroaig Select Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky

1/2 oz. Pergoté Amaro D'erbe

7 dashes angostura orange bitters

7 dashes Portland Bitters Project Aromatic bitters

4-5 oz. Jacqueline Leonne Méthode Champenoise Rosé

Based on the Seelbach cocktail, as printed in Spirited by Adrienne Stillman

Combine the first four ingredients in a mixing glass with ice, and stir until well chilled Strain into a coupe, and top with the sparkling rosé. Express a lemon peel over the surface, drop it in the drink, and serve.

Left Hand Path

1 1/2 oz. Freeland Spirits Bourbon

3/4 oz. Tempus Fugit Gran Classico

3/4 oz. Vermut Pedro I

1/4 oz. Goleta Red Cacao Flavored Rum

Based on the Left Hand, as printed in Spirited by Adrienne Stillman

Combine all ingredients with ice in a mixing glass. Stir until well chilled, and strain into a chilled coupe. Garnish with a brandied cherry, and serve.