World Book Day 2020

Happy World Book Day! From the colorful rhymes of Green Eggs and Ham to the chapters upon chapters of Anna Karenina, any book big or small, pictures or no pictures, fiction or memoir, should be celebrated today. What could be better than curling up in a comfortable chair, grabbing a great book, and sipping on a glass of wine or a cocktail? We’ve gathered a list of famous lines from literature that reflect well-known beverages. Pair these drinks with the novel they are found in or mix it up and come up with your own creations. 1. The Great Gatsby – Mint Julep “Open the whisky, Tom,' she ordered, 'and I'll make you a mint julep. Then you won't seem so stupid to yourself... Look at the mint!” 2. Breakfast at Tiffany’s – Champagne “That Monday in October, 1943. A beautiful day with the buoyancy of a bird. To start, we had Manhattans at Joe Bell’s; and, when he heard of my good luck, champagne cocktails on the house. Later, we wandered toward Fifth Avenue, where there was a parade. The flags in the wind, the thump of military bands and military feet, seemed to have nothing to do with war, but to be, rather, a fanfare arranged in my personal honor.” 3. Casino Royale – Vesper Martini “A dry martini,' he said. 'One. In a deep champagne goblet.' ... Just a moment. Three measures of Gordon's, one of vodka, half a measure of Kina Lillet. Shake it very well until it's ice-cold, then add a large thin slice of lemon-peel. Got it?” 4. The Crying of Lot 49 – Whiskey Sour "...into the layering of a lasagna, garlicking of a bread, tearing up of romaine leaves, eventually, oven on, into the mixing of the twilight’s whiskey sours..." 5. A Christmas Carol – Smoking Bishop Punch "A merrier Christmas, Bob, my good fellow, than I have given you for many a year! I'll raise your salary, and endeavour to assist your struggling family, and we will discuss your affairs this very afternoon, over a Christmas bowl of smoking bishop, Bob." 5. Henry IV (Part 2) – Sherry “A good sherris sack hath a two-fold operation in it. It ascends me into the brain; dries me there all the foolish and dull and curdy vapours which environ it; makes it apprehensive, quick, forgetive, full of nimble fiery and delectable shapes, which, delivered o’er to the voice, the tongue, which is the birth, becomes excellent wit…” 6. Ulysses - Burgundy “Glowing wine on his palate lingered swallowed. Crushing in the winepress grapes of Burgundy.” 7. The Sun Also Rises – Jack Rose “At five o'clock I was in the Hotel Crillon, waiting for Brett. She was not there, so I sat down and wrote some letters. They were not very good letters but I hoped their being on Crillon stationery would help them. Brett did not turn up, so about quarter to six I went down to the bar and had a Jack Rose with George the barman.” 8. The Catcher in the Rye – Scotch and Soda “I ordered a Scotch and soda, and told him not to mix it—I said it fast as hell, because if you hem and haw, they think you’re under twenty-one and won’t sell you any intoxicating liquor.”

Domaine des Billards (Barbet)

Saint-Amour Gamay 2018

Joe Gillies

9.2

Wow! Big heavy full body for a beaujolais. Excellent showing right now but no rush. Probably last 5 to 8 years longer easily. Big lush dark fruit with mushroom, and leather. Very good and shows great promise for the 2018 vintage! — 6 years ago

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Lagavulin Distillery

Aged 19 Years Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky 2015

Naoki Kondo

9.2

Sherry treated American oak casks. Iain McArthur’s selection. Sea salt and dried hay — 6 years ago

Soshi, Yuri and 3 others liked this

Warner Edwards

Harrington Dry Gin 2018

Michael Wehner

9.5

We liked this both as a dry martini and as a vesper — 7 years ago

Laurent-Perrier

La Cuvée Brut Champagne Blend

Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.1

In the ski chalet or in this case, the bar- Salmontini that overlooks Ski Dubai inside The Mall of the Emirates. Sofía is skiing and I’m having a glass Laurent-Perrier. Two bad discs don’t make for enjoyable skiing. Perhaps, the worst thing I could do for them. I’m getting the better end of the deal! 😋

We already spent a half-hour playing with King Penguins! 🐧 What fun!

As for the champagne, the nose reveals, green apple, lemon lime, pineapple, some hints of green melon and honey, vanilla, cream soda, beautiful soft chalkiness, sea shells, gentle volcanic minerals, spring flowers, Jasmine and yellow lilies.

The body is nice and glides easily over the palate. Nice mousse and mouthfeel. Green apple, lemon lime, pineapple, some hints of green melon and honey, vanilla, cream soda, notes of ginger, baguette crust, beautiful soft chalkiness, sea shells, more pronounced volcanic minerals than the nose and penetrate into the palate, spring flowers, Jasmine and yellow lilies. Really nice soft acidity and micro bubbles. The finish is rich, elegant, nicely polished and persists minutes.

Happy Good Friday and Easter weekend!
🐣 🐰 — 7 years ago

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Shay A

So awesome!

Sofia Jalilie

The penguins were the best!
Skiing was surprisingly fun- hard to imagine skiing inside when it is 100 degrees outside!
Cheers! 🥂

P A

@David T Wow looks like a great time Cheers 🍷

Arkansas Black

Straight AppleJack

Shawn R

9.4

First time for everything, made from apples. — 8 years ago

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Shawn R

Brandy, @Mike R

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Oh cool. Harder style of liqueur to find but is apart of some great classic cocktails.. make a golden dawn cocktail with that baby. More complex mimosa/bellini if you will

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My bad, no bubbly in that cocktail but it is a more complex breakfast cocktail in memory

Coates & Co.

Plymouth Gin

Jim

9.5

Makes a KILLER vesper or regular martini!. Super SMOOTH!!🍸😎👍 — 10 years ago

Michel Couvreur

Blossoming Auld Sherried Single Malt Whisky

Shengli Hu

9.0

Tangerine, turmeric, nutmeg, pepper, peaty smoky, banana. — 6 years ago

Barrell Craft Spirits

Bourbon Cask Strength

Matt Sterr

9.4

Batch #021, 10 Years Old, 106.34 Proof. Sweet corn 🌽 Big, will-integrated wood. Stone fruit and herbs. Blended w/ 14 YO Tenn. Whiskey, and 10-12 YO Indiana and Kentucky bourbons. — 6 years ago

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Finca Constancia

Entre Lunas Organic Tempranillo 2017

Stuart Allen

8.9

Mellow oaky nose, blackberry, bramble, mellow. Dry. Spice. Good with strong cheeses, base for mulled wine. Very drinkable. 2017 — 7 years ago

Krug

Grande Cuvée Brut Champagne Blend

Ellen Clifford

9.6

Sometimes you visit friends at restaurants and sometime STUPID people leave behind some Krug (morons) and you friend gives you a sip of their discarded magic. So...everything. I forever love Krug. Dunno if I love it or Dom Ruinart better I guess it depends on the style I desire. — 7 years ago

Serge, Matt and 17 others liked this

Ellen Clifford

@Severn Goodwin abbbbsolutey!

Neil Valenzuela

No Krug? No, thanks. 🤣 cheers! 🥂

Ellen Clifford

@Neil Valenzuela i mean, there are a couple other bubblies I’ll accept but Krug is a champion. Cheers!

Niepoort (Vinhos) S.A.

Ruby Port Blend

Bob Wilson

9.1

Delicious ruby port at a great price. — 8 years ago

Kentucky Springs Distilling Company

Basil Hayden's Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

dan boedeker

9.2

Mint Julep....so smooth. — 9 years ago

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Highland Park Distillery

Aged 12 Years Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Richard Sohn

9.5

Honey followed by wisp of smoldering campfire. The perfect balance of everything? — 10 years ago

Macallan Distillery

Classic Cut Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky 2018

Frank Kuo

9.4

Color of saturated caramel. Nose of refined fermented grains, baked apple, dates, a bit sherry wood, a bit cinnamon, sweet caramel, and powerful. Taste is quite dry, just a hint of sweetness, with cinnamon, baked apple, zest, woody, thick, and spice. Sweetness and chocolate come later after dilutes in mouth. Aftertaste of some more briny note, salty mineral, honey note, more dark chocolate, and thick oily. Pretty concentrated and refined. — 6 years ago

Ron, Hermes and 8 others liked this

Casa Santos Lima

Reserva Confidencial Red Blend 2015

Tree Kilpatrick

9.0

Dark colors. Red, purple and lavender. Smells fruity and like herbal tonics. Hint of a sugar infused meat perhaps. Flavor is nice. Citrus and mulled wine spices blend in with the berries and licorice flavors. Rich and thick. Bit of smoke in there too. — 7 years ago

Billecart-Salmon

Brut Réserve Champagne Blend

John Willison

9.0

Loads of yeast, pears, white flowers, balance of acidity and fruit. — 7 years ago

Ira, Maynard and 2 others liked this

Gérard Raphet

Les Grands Champs Cuvée Unique Bourgogne Pinot Noir 2017

Pinotman /// Andreas

8.9

Very cherry driven for about 27$ excellent! Hint of lime. This is showing extremely well the next day after being open for 15 hours bravo 👍. Buy this to get an intro into Burgs. Meritage Encinitas. — 7 years ago

Mark, Severn and 7 others liked this

Bodegas Barón

Port of Leith Oloroso Sherry

Tara Rowland

9.7

One of the best Sherry’s I’ve ever had. Barrel aged, rich Olo 🔥 — 7 years ago

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Johnnie Walker

Blue Label Blended Scotch Whisky

Dario Scimeca

9.5

Love the smell of whiskey in the morning - happy birthday Dad — 8 years ago

with Heather

Gabriel Boudier

Saffron Gin

Lawrence Asrikin

9.3

Perhaps the best infused Gin for cocktails. Add Lillet and lemon peel for a Vesper or simply add good tonic water. You could even enjoy it on the rocks with a slice of orange. — 9 years ago