Irish Coffee, Anyone?

Irish whiskey has the clear distinction of being distilled in either the Republic of Ireland or in Northern Ireland.  Unlike Scotch whiskey, most Irish whiskies are distilled three times, and in such a way that the lovely aroma is derived from the materials used to make the whiskey.  Also unlike the smoky, earthy overtones of Scotch…

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Copper Makes the Perfect Moscow Mule

The Moscow Mule was dreamed up in 1941 by Cock ‘n’ Bull creator Jack Morgan and Smirnoff vodka distributor John Martin, two businessmen struggling to promote their product.  Combining “the extra ginger soft drink” with not-yet-popular “white whiskey” and a squeeze of lime was a tasty success, but the decision to serve the beverage in…