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Liquor and Spirits

  • Blogs

    February 24, 2012

    Mitch Bechard on Glenfiddich's just-launched Cask of Dreams

    Glenfiddich, known for its single malt Scotch whisky, "has the spirit of a pioneer," says Edinburgh native Mitch Bechard, the spirit's national brand ambassador. "It was the first single malt marketed outside of Scotland, and we were laughed at when we did it."

  • Blogs

    February 7, 2012

    Bols Genever re-launches in Colorado this week

    Gin may have come from genever, but you can't really put the two in the same box, according to Jacob Grier, Portland-based bartender and brand representative for Bols Genever. "Genever is really its own category," he explains. "We compare it to early tequila importers. They labeled the spirit 'Mexic ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 18, 2011

    Attention, booze geeks: Combier Liqueur d'Orange launches in Colorado

    ​More than 175 years ago, Jean-Baptiste Combier, a French confectioner, and his wife were making liqueurs to inject into chocolates when they began getting requests from local residents to sell the liqueurs straight. So they began bottling an orange liqueur that was, really, the world's first ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 1, 2011

    Pints Pub's Scott Diamond on why his single-malt whisky collection is the largest in the world

    David DonovanThe massive whisky collection at Pints Pub.​Along with Rackhouse Pub, this week I paid a visit to Pints Pub, the quirky British brewpub that claims to stock the largest collection of single malt whisky outside of Great Britain. I had my doubts -- a number of restaurants make the s ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 17, 2011

    Ask the bartender: Meet Todd Leopold of Leopold Bros., Colorado Cocktail distiller

    ​Sean Kenyon knows how to pour out both drinks and advice. A third-generation bar man with almost 25 years behind the bar, he is a student of cocktail history, a United States Bartenders Guild-certified Spirits Professional and a BAR Ready graduate of the prestigious Beverage Alcohol Resource ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 13, 2011

    Ask the bartender: Meet Evan Faber, Colorado Cocktail contestant

    ​Sean Kenyon knows how to pour out both drinks and advice. A third-generation bar man with almost 25 years behind the bar, he is a student of cocktail history, a United States Bartenders Guild-certified Spirits Professional and a BAR Ready graduate of the prestigious Beverage Alcohol Resource ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 11, 2011

    Ask the bartender: Lemon or lime in a Pisco sour?

    ​Sean Kenyon knows how to pour out both drinks and advice. A third-generation bar man with almost 25 years behind the bar, he is a student of cocktail history, a United States Bartenders Guild-certified Spirits Professional and a BAR Ready graduate of the prestigious Beverage Alcohol Resource ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 28, 2011

    Ask the bartender: The sun rises on Japanese whisky

    ​Sean Kenyon knows how to pour out both drinks and advice. A third-generation bar man with almost 25 years behind the bar, he is a student of cocktail history, a United States Bartenders Guild-certified Spirits Professional and a BAR Ready graduate of the prestigious Beverage Alcohol Resource ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 18, 2011

    Ask the bartender: Whisky without the "e," from A to Z

    ​Sean Kenyon knows how to pour out both drinks and advice. A third-generation bar man with almost 25 years behind the bar, he is a student of cocktail history, a United States Bartenders Guild-certified Spirits Professional and a BAR Ready graduate of the prestigious Beverage Alcohol Resource ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 31, 2011

    Avery Brewing is having twisted thoughts about an absinthe barrel-aged beer

    Leopold BrothersKeep your ears on. It may be a while before we know what beer will fill these barrels.​No, you're not hallucinating: Avery Brewing is flirting with the green fairy. After more than a year of trying, the brewing team at the Boulder beer maker has gotten their hands on a couple ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 11, 2011

    Spring fever: Five sparkling cocktails for a warm Friday afternoon

    ​With nothing but 60-plus degree weather in our immediate forecast, we're pretty psyched that spring is really starting to unfurl in the Mile High City, beckoning us out of our dark caves and into the warm, sun-kissed streets. In fact, it's enough to make us want to start out this nice weekend ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 22, 2011

    Happy National Margarita Day: Here are five great places to celebrate

    ​Fun fact: Today is National Margarita Day. And while February seems like a strange month to celebrate tequila mixed with lime (the margarita tastes like summer to us), we'll happily use this as an excuse to suck down one (or three) of the cocktails, especially since today's weather is almost ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 16, 2011

    Ask the bartender: When does brandy become cognac?

    ​Sean Kenyon knows how to pour out both drinks and advice. A third-generation bar man with almost 25 years behind the bar, he is a student of cocktail history, a United States Bartenders Guild-certified Spirits Professional and a BAR Ready graduate of the prestigious Beverage Alcohol Resource ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 25, 2011

    Ask the bartender: Thank Alexander the Great for rum

    ​Sean Kenyon knows how to pour out both drinks and advice. A third-generation bar man with almost 25 years behind the bar, he is a student of cocktail history, a United States Bartenders Guild-certified Spirits Professional and a BAR Ready graduate of the prestigious Beverage Alcohol Resource ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 19, 2011

    Ask the bartender: What's cachaça? And what do you do with it?

    ​Sean Kenyon knows how to pour out both drinks and advice. A third-generation bar man with almost 25 years behind the bar, he is a student of cocktail history, a United States Bartenders Guild-certified Spirits Professional and a BAR Ready graduate of the prestigious Beverage Alcohol Resource ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 11, 2011

    Ask the Bartender: Meet gin, the original flavored vodka

    ​Sean Kenyon knows how to pour out both drinks and advice. A third-generation bar man with almost 25 years behind the bar, he is a student of cocktail history, a United States Bartenders Guild-certified Spirits Professional and a BAR Ready graduate of the prestigious Beverage Alcohol Resource ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 29, 2010

    Udi's Bread Cafe in Arvada pouring free absinthe tomorrow to anyone in costume

    The Udi's crew is pouring free absinthe for costumed patrons tomorrow​Can't find anything that floats your boat on our list of Halloween events for people who like food? Or perhaps you need a pre-game? How about a little of the green fairy?

  • Blogs

    October 5, 2010

    Ask the bartender: All about bourbon

    ​em>Sean Kenyon knows how to pour out both drinks and advice. A third-generation bar man with almost 25 years behind the bar, he is a student of cocktail history, a United States Bartenders Guild-certified Spirits Professional and a BAR Ready graduate of the prestigious Beverage Alcohol Resour ... More >>

  • Calendar

    June 3, 2010

    Sip Away

    ​em>Sean Kenyon knows how to pour out both drinks and advice. A third-generation bar man with almost 25 years behind the bar, he is a student of cocktail history, a United States Bartenders Guild-certified Spirits Professional and a BAR Ready graduate of the prestigious Beverage Alcohol Resour ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 3, 2010

    Tonight: Taste bourbon to benefit KGNU

    ​Like bourbon? Then you'll love tonight's benefit event for KGNU, in the Crown Rock Room at the Boulder Outlook Hotel from 6 to 9 p.m. You'll learn about the history and origins of bourbon, how to choose a quality product, and what foods pair well with bourbon; there will also be bourbons to s ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 20, 2010

    Jamie Boudreau gives seminar at Happy's Bitter Bar, encourages cocktailers to raise the bar

    ​Jamie Boudreau, a pioneer of molecular mixology, is a bartender's bartender. That was evidenced by the crowd that gathered yesterday when he stopped by Boulder's Bitter Bar for a public cocktail seminar on St-Germain, a seductive elderflower liqueur he represents when he's not shaking or st ... More >>

  • Calendar

    April 1, 2010

    A Party for Pappy

    ​Jamie Boudreau, a pioneer of molecular mixology, is a bartender's bartender. That was evidenced by the crowd that gathered yesterday when he stopped by Boulder's Bitter Bar for a public cocktail seminar on St-Germain, a seductive elderflower liqueur he represents when he's not shaking or st ... More >>

  • Dining

    March 4, 2010

    Brandy Crusta at Shanahan's

    ​Jamie Boudreau, a pioneer of molecular mixology, is a bartender's bartender. That was evidenced by the crowd that gathered yesterday when he stopped by Boulder's Bitter Bar for a public cocktail seminar on St-Germain, a seductive elderflower liqueur he represents when he's not shaking or st ... More >>

  • Dining

    February 18, 2010

    Dublin Coffee at Colt & Gray

    ​Jamie Boudreau, a pioneer of molecular mixology, is a bartender's bartender. That was evidenced by the crowd that gathered yesterday when he stopped by Boulder's Bitter Bar for a public cocktail seminar on St-Germain, a seductive elderflower liqueur he represents when he's not shaking or st ... More >>

  • Dining

    December 24, 2009

    Stranahan's Old Fashioned at the Rackhouse Pub

    ​Jamie Boudreau, a pioneer of molecular mixology, is a bartender's bartender. That was evidenced by the crowd that gathered yesterday when he stopped by Boulder's Bitter Bar for a public cocktail seminar on St-Germain, a seductive elderflower liqueur he represents when he's not shaking or st ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 1, 2009

    Behind the Bar: Sean Kenyon of Steuben's

    Lori MidsonSteuben's bartender Sean Kenyon with his wife, Heather​It seems oxymoronic to call a guy covered in tattoos a geek, but when it comes to cocktails, Sean Kenyon is the biggest geek in town. He has taken his engineering coursework and applied it to the engineering of cocktails, with i ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 10, 2009

    Tequila twins take on California

    Twins Will and Dave Elger, who were born in Mexico but are very much Denverites, worked in the tequila business for a decade before creating their own five years ago: Muchote Tequila. Nancy Levine first caught up with it last September at Lime XS, where she discovered it made a good mango margarita. ... More >>

  • Dining

    May 21, 2009

    Rhubarb Martini at Olivea

    Twins Will and Dave Elger, who were born in Mexico but are very much Denverites, worked in the tequila business for a decade before creating their own five years ago: Muchote Tequila. Nancy Levine first caught up with it last September at Lime XS, where she discovered it made a good mango margarita. ... More >>

  • Dining

    April 23, 2009

    Andrew Schutt takes his heavenly menu to new heights

    Twins Will and Dave Elger, who were born in Mexico but are very much Denverites, worked in the tequila business for a decade before creating their own five years ago: Muchote Tequila. Nancy Levine first caught up with it last September at Lime XS, where she discovered it made a good mango margarita. ... More >>

  • Dining

    September 25, 2008

    MuchoTE Mango Margarita at Lime XS

    Twins Will and Dave Elger, who were born in Mexico but are very much Denverites, worked in the tequila business for a decade before creating their own five years ago: Muchote Tequila. Nancy Levine first caught up with it last September at Lime XS, where she discovered it made a good mango margarita. ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 19, 2008

    A peach of a bourbon, made in Colorado

    Twins Will and Dave Elger, who were born in Mexico but are very much Denverites, worked in the tequila business for a decade before creating their own five years ago: Muchote Tequila. Nancy Levine first caught up with it last September at Lime XS, where she discovered it made a good mango margarita. ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 2, 2008

    Jameson Rarest Vintage Reserve: Best. Whiskey. Ever.

    Twins Will and Dave Elger, who were born in Mexico but are very much Denverites, worked in the tequila business for a decade before creating their own five years ago: Muchote Tequila. Nancy Levine first caught up with it last September at Lime XS, where she discovered it made a good mango margarita. ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 2, 2008

    Jameson Rarest Vintage Reserve: Best. Whiskey. Ever.

    Twins Will and Dave Elger, who were born in Mexico but are very much Denverites, worked in the tequila business for a decade before creating their own five years ago: Muchote Tequila. Nancy Levine first caught up with it last September at Lime XS, where she discovered it made a good mango margarita. ... More >>

  • Dining

    December 20, 2007

    Purple Haze

    Santa Fe Tequila Company

  • Dining

    November 15, 2007

    My Brother’s Bar

    A rye idea.

  • Dining

    May 24, 2007

    Kentucky Sweet Tea

    Capital Grille

  • Dining

    November 16, 2006

    Pyrat Rum & Coke

    Starz FilmCenter

  • Dining

    July 21, 2005

    Drink of the Week

    Japanese Pear Martini

  • Dining

    June 2, 2005

    Drink of the Week

    Vanilla Bean Key Lime Margarita

  • Dining

    September 9, 2004

    Drink of the Week

    Dragon Boat

  • Dining

    May 13, 2004

    Consumed

    Proof Positive

  • Dining

    October 30, 2003

    Drink of the Week

    Old Fashion

  • Music

    October 9, 2003

    Hit Pick

    Single Malt Band

  • Dining

    March 20, 2003

    Consumed

    Let's Rock

  • Dining

    December 19, 2002

    Drink of the Week

    Williams' Eggless Egg Nog

  • Dining

    November 21, 2002

    Consumed

    No Way, Jose

  • Dining

    July 25, 2002

    Drink of the Week

    Hurricane

  • Dining

    June 6, 2002

    Drink of the Week

    Sangria

  • Best of Denver

    June 29, 2000

    Best sock-it-to-ya drinks

    Twin Dragon

  • Dining

    April 6, 2000

    Good Fortune

    Twin Dragon boasts good food, umbrella drinks and naughty fortune cookies.

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