Michael Hepworth
Anaheim(Spirtisman)9/30/16/-Auchentoshan Single Malt Scotch Whisky will be the only beer & whisky cocktail served at OC BEER & MUSIC FESTIVAL, taking place in Anaheim on SAT, OCTOBER 8, 7-10pm at 2200 E Katella Avenue.
Auchentoshan Brand Ambassador Robin Nance teamed up with Master Cicerone Pat Fahey to create the whisky and beer cocktails that will be served at OC Beer & Music Festival. They are super easy to make at home and, excluding the whisky and beer, they call for 3 ingredients or less. They are called:
· It’s Bitter to Be Hoppy (with IPA)
· Lemon Tell You Somethin’ Honey (with Belgian Witbier)
Auchentoshan Single Malt Scotch Whisky is one of the most ‘different’ Scotch whiskies in the world — the only one that triple distills every drop (making it accessible, delicious and ready for cocktails) and one of the few Scotch distilleries located in a city (Glasgow). Auchentoshan (pronounced AWK–EN–TOSH– EN) is not only ‘Distilled Different’ but also acts different. In this case you’ll find a Scotch whisky produced for hundreds of years but totally comfortable paired up with beer in a cocktail.
(PS, just so you know we’re serious about our beer cocktails, we are taking Auchentoshan & Ale on the road and will be appearing at beer festivals around the country serving these cocktails at our booth).
IT’S BITTER TO BE HOPPY
1.5 parts Auchentoshan American Oak Single Malt Scotch Whisky
.5 parts Aperol
.25 parts Fresh Grapefruit Juice
6 dashes Lemon Bitters
2.5 parts IPA
Stir all ingredients and strain into a coupe. Garnish with lemon wheel.
TASTING NOTE
American IPA is all about brash, American hop flavor – grapefruit, pine resin and tropical fruit are common flavors. In this drink, the bitterness of the IPA melds with the bitterness of Aperol, but is mellowed by brown sugar and caramel tones from the American Oak.
LEMON TELL YOU SOMETHIN’ HONEY
1.5 parts Auchentoshan American Oak Single Malt Scotch Whisky
.5 parts Honey Syrup (1:1)
1 part Fresh Lemon Juice
3 parts Belgian wheat beer (aka witbier)
Build in a tall glass or beer stein filled with ice. Stir. Garnish with lemon peel.
(Honey Syrup: 1 part honey to 1 part water, boil and cool before using).
TASTING NOTE
Refreshing and easy drinking, Witbier commonly features spices such as coriander and orange peel which lend it floral citrusy and perfummy notes. In this drink, the orange notes of the beer align with the lemon juice to highlight the citrus overtones of American Oak.
BEER & LOATHING
1.5 parts Auchentoshan Three Wood Single Malt Scotch Whisky
.5 parts chili liqueur
4 parts Porter Ale
Slowly shake all ingredients with ice and strain into rocks glass. May add large cube.
TASTING NOTE
American Porter features roast flavors of bittersweet dark chocolate and espresso. In Beer & Loathing, the dark fruit and chocolate tones of Three Wood meet with the spice of Ancho Reyes and the roast of American Porter to create the impression of a Mexican chili chocolate bar.
Michael Hepworth
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