Whisky matured in Jerez? That's bananas!

Discovering Nomad Outland Whisky was a journey into the unexpected. From its intriguing presence on the shelves to the moment I uncorked it, this whisky has held my fascination. 

Crafted by none other than the renowned Richard “the nose” Paterson, it's a blend of fine whiskies from Scotland, meticulously aged in sherry casks under the warm Spanish sun of Jerez, a place I've had the pleasure to explore firsthand during my visit to the Gonzalez Byass bodega. Witnessing the slow maturation process in the warehouse only deepened my appreciation for this golden elixir.

Through the years, my encounters with Nomad have consistently left me impressed; each sip a testament to its unwavering quality. My most recent encounter was with a single cask edition, exclusively bottled for the Belgian importer.

Imagine my delight when a mysterious black box arrived a few days ago, brimming with bottles and treats to ignite my mixological imagination. With each sip, I immersed myself in a symphony of flavours, effortlessly melding fruity notes with the rich character of Nomad Outland Whisky, resulting in a truly delectable concoction.

Whisky matured in Jerez? That's bananas!

Ingredients

60ml Nomad Outland Whisky

10ml Del Duque Amontillado sherry

10ml Bols Banana

Method

Combine all ingredients in a mixing glass filled with ice cubes.

Stir for 15 seconds. Strain into a chilled tumbler. 

It’s up to your preference to add fresh ice… or not. I really loved the undiluted flavours of this mixed drink, but if you plan to do a bit longer with your drink, some cubes of ice will keep it cooler. Garnish with a sweet cocktail cherry, if desired.

Embrace the unexpected, and let Nomad Outland Whisky take your taste buds on a journey they won't soon forget. Cheers to bold flavours and adventurous spirits!

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Happy Bartender Day - Le dernier mot

 

Today is “World Bartender Day”, which motivated me to search for a classic cocktail, which is still rather unknown by the general public. Some of those cocktails are still very popular among bartenders, who create their own tasty variations. 

“The Last Word” is definitely one of those cocktails, build around gin and green Chartreuse. The original recipe dates back to the prohibition and was created at the Detroit Athletic Club. Today it’s a popular Bartenders’ cocktail.

This cocktail recipe is easy to recreate at home because it’s an “equal parts” cocktail with gin, green Chartreuse, maraschino liqueur and fresh lime juice.

Of course we create our own variation, switching the Chartreuse for a more artisanal herbal liqueur. And no, it’s not green anymore either 😉

Le dernier mot

Ingredients
3 cl HTK Gin
3 cl Aurian Genepi
3 cl Bols Maraschino Liqueur
3 cl Fresh Lime juice

Method
Shake with lots of ice and double strain in a stylish coupe or wine glass. Add a sprig of thyme.

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Winteravond

 

Met slechts twee vloeibare ingrediënten maak je al een verfrissende Gin & Tonic, een Dry Martini of een Horse’s Neck, met drie ingrediënten maak je heel wat klassieke cocktails zoals een Negroni. Vanaf het moment dat je vier vloeibare ingrediënten gebruikt worden cocktails dadelijk heel wat complexer in smaak en aroma.

Met de uitstekende Bulleit Bourbon als basis maakte ik mijn eigen interpretatie van de “Winter’s Eve”. Een zeer smaakvolle cocktail met vier ingrediënten, maar toch nog zeer eenvoudig te bereiden. Bij voorkeur te degusteren bij een knisperend haardvuur ;-)

Winteravond

Ingrediënten
5 cl Bulleit Bourbon
2 cl Forest Dry Vermouth
1 cl Amaro Montenegro
1 cl Bols Maraschino likeur

Bereiding
Alle ingrediënten samenvoegen in een mengbeker met veel ijs. Stevig roeren gedurende een halve minuut. Zeven in een elegant coupeglas. Knijp een citroenschil uit boven het glas. Voeg een Maraschino cocktailkers toe in het glas.

Disclaimer : All pictures and texts are copyrighted by Geert Conard and Esito Management & Communications unless stated otherwise in the article. While some items might have been gifted by the producer or distributor, these are in no way paid promotions or recommendations.