Steep It Loose

By Susannah Skiver Barton for Whiskey Advocate  September and October bring all the special releases, and none are more hotly anticipated than the Buffalo Trace Antique Collection, which hits shelves this month. We’ve got all the details on this year’s releases, though we cannot tell you how to actually find them at retail price (sorry).  FEW Spirits has created a rye whiskey proofed down with oolong tea. FEW Immortal rye is priced at $45, with 6,000 bottles available.  FEW IMMORTAL RYE Style: Whiskey specialtyOrigin: IllinoisAge: Not statedProof: 46.5% ABVPrice: $45Release: September 2020Availability: 6,000 bottles Need to know: This is FEW’s straight rye...

  Our friends at FEW Spirits just launched their award-winning "Immortal Rye" -- an epic cast-strength rye whiskey they creatively brought to proof with our cold brewed 8 Immortals oolong tea. This malty rye is complex, smooth, woody, floral, and fruity in all the right ways. Their mixologist friend Elliott, from Apartment Bartender in our local mile high city of Denver, just created this mouthwatering cocktail that had us swooning so we're excited to share this recipe. If you can get your hands on a bottle (on route to distribution right now) and some of our Immortal Oolong, we guarantee this won't...

Today, I'm exploring the namesake of our 8 Immortals Oolong: The 8 Immortals are a group of mythological heroes, believed to have a special connection with the secrets of nature, endowing them with physical and/or spiritual immortality. They have figured prominently in Chinese folklore from the ancient times of the Tang dynasty (7c - 10c) and have been a part of written art and culture since the Ming dynasty (14c - 17c). Each of the 8 Immortals is endowed with a specific supernatural power. Their stories and capabilities range from a beggar who wards off evil and heals the sick,...

Looking for an easy and delicious way to cool off on a summer day? Try out this amazing recipe for Strawberry Fields Sorbet!    Things to Gather:  1 large Ziploc bag  1 small Ziploc bag  1 cup of cold-brewed Strawberry Fields  1/4 cup of white granulated sugar  1/2 cup of coarse salt  Ice    Instructions:  In large Ziploc bag, fill halfway with ice and pour in 1/2 cup of coarse salt. In small Ziploc bag, combine 1 cup of cold-brewed Strawberry Fields and 1/4 cup of sugar. Place the small Ziploc bag into the large Ziploc bag and seal. Shake...