The first single malt distillery in Edinburgh, Scotland in almost a century, Holyrood Distillery makes whisky and gin! Holyrood Distillery is the first whisky distillery in the city of Edinburgh for almost 100 years. The last distillery closed in 1925, known as Glen Sciennes or Newington distillery. Holyrood is in a 180 year old …
This flavorful spiced cranberry simple syrup is great for the holiday season, but works really well for all winter long cocktails! This Spiced Cranberry Simple Syrup can give a festive spin on holiday cocktails, but, we think it also makes for a great winter simple syrup! The fun color and flavor is great all …
If you have ever wondered what the difference in alcohols there are? It can get confusing what the definitions are, so read below to find out about liquor vs liqueur! In the world of cocktails and spirits, there are many types of alcohol and many terms that get used. If you are like us, …
An Omaha Speakeasy, Anna’s Place is dedicated to the notorious Omaha Madam, Anna Wilson. Located in the Hotel Indigo. Omaha’s newest speakeasy, Anna’s Place pays homage to the madam whose brothels shaped Omaha during it’s historic rise! This post contains affiliate links for products that we think you as readers might find useful, …
Killiecrankie House is a not to be missed place to stay when you visit Scotland. Located in Pitlochry, this inn, restaurant and bar has it all for the culinary traveler, who enjoys spirits, wine and local beer, as well as Scottish food. Read more below for this exciting Scottish lodging. On our recent trip …
This cheatsheet is a comprehensive list of the 5 Scotch regions of whisky in Scotland. We hope this helps to make sense of the distinctive flavors that Scotland brings to their whisky. Since we are visiting Scotland for the first time, we wanted to share this cheat sheet all about the different Scotch regions …
This Winter Aperol Spritz is dressed up for winter with a cranberry infusion. A Cranberry Aperol Spritz is perfect for fall or winter. Bubbly Prosecco combines with a hint of cranberry and orange. You know we LOVE an Aperol Spritz. It’s the quintessential summer cocktail, and has been that way for years. We love …
This Kahlua Hot Chocolate is a must for winter warming. Easy to make, this decadent hot cocoa is spiked with Kahlua liqueur and topped with whipped cream and marshmallows! We think that nothing tastes better on a cold winter day or after playing in the snow than a mug of hot cocoa. And, if …
An easy to make cocktail, that is easier to make into a large punch for a crowd, too! This Thanksgiving Champagne Cocktail is full of fall and winter flavors. Well, we couldn’t let you have Thanksgiving without a Thanksgiving cocktail, could we? This Thanksgiving Champagne Cocktail the perfect drink to sip for pre-dinner, during …
It is our 10 year blog birthday! Here are our top 3 recipes from the last 10 years, and more recipes that you love! Today Gastronom is celebrating our 10th birthday! Jay and I are finding it hard to believe that 10 years ago we started our blog! We started it first as a …
Next to Target Field, the Hewing Hotel Minneapolis is in the heart of the warehouse district in downtown Minneapolis, Minnesota. They offer a rooftop pool and lounge, Tullibee restaurant and more. The Hewing Hotel Minneapolis has a blend of Scandinavian and rustic urban design. They have a great functionality with a hip vibe in …