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We’re guessing you didn’t know that there are over 5,000 types of single-malt whiskeys out there. We’re also going to go out on a limb and guess that you didn’t know that “whiskey” means “water of life” in Gaelic. It’s okay, we won’t hold it against you.
Blame it on Madmen, Millennials or Pinterest, but there is a steadily growing contingent of cocktail enthusiasts who now have more ingredients to play with than ever before. You can get spherical ice cube kits from Amazon, artisanal mezcal at the click of a search button, and prickly pear simple syrup with just a little hunting (which, incidentally, goes very well with the mezcal).
Sweet, natural and obscure flavors are trending this year. A new generation of drinkers is coming of age and a new set of flavors is in demand, ranging from innovative experiments to traditional tastes which have been mixed with spirits for centuries.
