Heiko is from Germany with a specialized field in Whisky. After finishing his apprenticeship as a fully trained hotel clerk he began work as a barkeeper in the 5-Star Hotel A-Rosa on the beautiful island of Sylt. He discovered the passion for whisky a few years ago and since then his life is full of […]
Food and Beverage
9
Aug
Heiko reviews the only distillery on the Isle of Skye
19
Jul
Heiko reviews one of his favorite Islay single malt scotches
Heiko is from Germany with a specialized field in Whisky. After finishing his apprenticeship as a fully trained hotel clerk he began work as a barkeeper in the 5-Star Hotel A-Rosa on the beautiful island of Sylt. He discovered the passion for whisky a few years ago and since then his life is full of […]
12
Jul
Heiko reviews a bourbon finished in three kinds of wood
Heiko is from Germany with a specialized field in Whisky. After finishing his apprenticeship as a fully trained hotel clerk he began work as a barkeeper in the 5-Star Hotel A-Rosa on the beautiful island of Sylt. He discovered the passion for whisky a few years ago and since then his life is full of […]
3
Jul
One of only four whiskeys that can claim to be 100% Rye
Whiskey nerds know McLain & Kyne, the company behind Jefferson’s, as one of only four companies making whiskeys that can claim to be 100% Rye. Whether you know them or not chances are you know Thomas Jefferson — among his many laurels, the Man of the People played a big role in the repeal of an […]
28
Jun
Heiko reviews the Lowland's triple distilled single malt scotch
We met Heiko this spring while testdriving the new Mercedes Benz E-Class coupe in the gorgeous island of Sylt, a dune-swept resort island in the North Sea that’s long been dubbed “The Hamptons of Germany”. While that’s undoubtedly intended as a compliment, the truth of the matter is the Hamptons don’t touch the kind of […]
27
Jun
Start or finish your day with a cold Coffee Bender
Luckily the craft beer craze continues to grow across the United States with American IPA’s setting up shop in most hometown pubs. When thinking IPA, it’s safe to say most people think hoppy, expensive, local-brewed concoctions. Many gravitate to the robust craft beers and microbrews, feeling the intensely hoppy flavor of IPAs is what sets […]
19
Jun
The French spirit & Brazilian graffiti twins collaborate
After collaborations with American artists KAWS and Futura, the French cognac brand Hennessy turns south and commissions the great Brazilian brothers Os Gemeos to design their latest special edition bottle. The twins from São Paulo dig deep into their native culture to design the “Very Special” bottle, combining their unique somewhat surreal style with traditional […]
19
Jun
Use this pioneering booze technology for good or evil, your call
Had too many shots of Chocolate Whiskey? Sipped one too many slurps of 58-proof Sam Adams 10-Year Utopias? If you’re worried you might’ve indulged in too much happy juice at the local pub, Kisai’s Breathalyzer Watch offers an easy way to verify the level of your wastedness and let you know when to slow down… or […]
