The Only Drop: A One-of-a-Kind Whisky Sculpture

A whisky ‘one of one’ always gets our attention, and when it’s part of a sculpture, well, it’s definitely worth a look. Combining the rich flavours of Scotch whisky with the artistry of sustainable design, The Scotch Malt Whisky Society (SMWS) is about to unveil their masterpiece, "The Only Drop," at the Distillers One of One auction at Sotheby's on October 5, 2023, a full event dedicated to whiskies that will never be repeated.

Teaming up with a team of artists and craftspeople led by STCKMN, James Cropper and Matter Agency, The Only Drop stars the 33-year-old dram as part of a meticulously designed paper pulp sculpture, embedded with shavings from the original casks, reuniting the whisky with the cask it was once within. The lovingly crafted ripple formation is not only beautiful but relates to the unrepeatable pattern of water in nature, with the droplet hinting at the precious whisky within. It's a marriage of craftsmanship, sustainability, and artistry that brings the whisky full circle, reuniting it with its origins.

It's not just the presentation that makes this a special offering either. Born in 1989 at the mysterious Distillery No. 24,, it matured for 30 years in an Oloroso sherry butt, but in 2019, the experts decided to split it into two hogsheads – one Oloroso and one Pedro Ximénez. Three years later, they were reunited to create a one-of-a-kind bottle that will never be replicated.

This decadent and elegant dram combines the dry, nutty flavours of the Oloroso with the dark, treacly notes of the Pedro Ximénez for a Scotch rich in complexity and flavour. ‘But how will the lucky owner taste it?’ you might be thinking. Well, to leave the 700ml bottle as part of the art, a 100ml miniature will be included for sampling, sharing the same charming design with wax neck, foil embellishments and hand-bound stitched copper-foiled paper book documenting the entire journey. What a treasure trove.

And here’s the best part, the proceeds from this great project will support The Youth Action Fund, transforming the lives of disadvantaged young people, helping them develop confidence, resilience, and skills for a brighter future.

The Only Drop also ties into the 40th anniversary of The Scotch Malt Whisky Society so we can expect more exciting ventures on the way, but for now, if you’re lucky enough to be considering a bid at the auction, then make a note of October 5th in Edinburgh to get your hands on a collector’s dream dram.

The Dead Rabbit, NY : The World’s Most Awarded Pub

If you walked past 30 Walter Street, New York throughout the 1830s, you’d have seen and smelt a dilapidated five-story townhouse, and you’d probably be witnessing the closing down of yet another failed business there.

People that weren’t prepared to give up on it however were The Dead Rabbit gang, who saw the potential of this Manhattan haunt and fought to own their poverty-stricken slum. Remembering the fighting spirit of their leader, boxer, businessman, politician and criminal John Morrissey, The Dead Rabbit opened in 2013 and has overcome a hurricane and a fire to expand and become known as ‘The World’s Most Awarded Pub’.

On the back of making The Cocktail Bar at The Merchant in Belfast the World’s Best Cocktail Bar in 2010, Sean Muldoon teamed up with Bar Manager Jack McGarry and regular customer Conor Allen to take on the most competitive drinking hub on the planet – New York.

Taking inspiration from the world-renowned craic and comfort of the Irish Pub, they set out to make an Irish Bar in New York... the world capital of Irish Bars. With the Dead Rabbits gang concept planned, focusing on authenticity, 19th century drinks and a hybrid of American innovation and Irish tradition, The Dead Rabbit Grocery & Grog finally opened in 2013, winning the Best New Cocktail Bar award. Two years later, it won the coveted World’s Best Cocktail Bar. In 2022, the new went separate ways, but The Dead Rabbit is as alluring as ever… but why?

Well, it boasts a trio of immersive experiences: The Taproom, The Parlor, and the Occasional Room. It's like having a pub for every mood swing, and that's a concept that's hard to beat.

In the Taproom, it's all about the craic. This is the place to revel in traditional Irish pub fare, top-notch cocktails, bottled punches, and, of course, the famous Irish Coffee. Every Sunday, a lively Irish seisiún awaits, making it the perfect end to the week. And whiskey lovers, brace yourselves for a back bar that's a treasure trove of choices.

Now, let's step into The Parlor, the cocktail cathedral of Downtown Manhattan that was once it’s best-kept secret. Here, 16 carefully curated cocktails reign supreme, crafted with house-made ingredients and innovative techniques. Martini, Gimlet, Whiskey Sour, Tiki, Old Fashioned… The Dead Rabbit stamp their signature all over them.

Last but not least, we ascend to The Occasional Room, where tavern traditions take hold as everything combines for a private hire space, accommodating up to 60 guests. Tailored food and drink packages await, making it ideal for swanky New York gatherings.

The Dead Rabbit stands as a testament to the spirit of Irish heritage, with a dash of New York flair, managing to stand out amongst the world’s greatest bars because it caters to whatever you want, from the best pint of Guinness in the city to the smoothest Julep cocktail, from a Sunday roast and Irish Breakfast to Guinness Braised Rib Sliders and Irish Points Oysters, it has everything. ‘Tradition, meet tomorrow’ is the perfect tagline.

30 Water Street, New York, NY, 10004
www.thedeadrabbit.com

Double Chicken Please: From Pop-Up to Best Bar

There’s nothing unusual about elegant cocktails and delicious food coming together, but there is with Double Chicken Please because of the lengths they’ve taken it to. First though, let’s turn back time to 2017 when this award-winning bar was a travelling pop-up…

More precisely, a bright yellow 1977 Volkswagen minibus, undertaking two tours of the states, notching up 10,000 miles and serving 1,200 cocktails. In the van? Faye Chen and GN Chen. They met in Taiwan working the hospitality scene, before making their own ways (Chan at NYC bar Angel’s Share, and Chen at Speak Low in Shanghai). Reconnecting when Chen arrived on American soil, they began to look for a place of their own… but with real estate at a premium in New York, they struggled.

So… they set off on a road trip, showing off their signature style – famous dishes reimagined in liquid form. Creations like Red Eyed Gravy, Beet Salad, and French Toast remain on the menu today at their Lower East Side bar. After a difficult mid-pandemic teething stage, Double Chicken Please opened with two distinct spaces; The Back Room and The Front Room.

The Front Room, a casual, industrial space offers quick-serve numbered cocktails, each listed on felt letter boards on a gallery wall: some familiar, like #1 with Aperol, passion fruit, sparkling wine, and soda, and some with more peculiar inclusions such as #9, with White Rum, Pineapple, Coconut and Curry. Signature chicken sandwiches created by highly skilled and experienced Mark Chou are also available, such as Mochi Donut with pickled pineapple, habanero, cilantro and strawberry. The menu continues like this, a whirlwind of the familiar and the unusual combined, embracing Asian flavours, cultural diversity, and experimentation.

Head to the Back Room, or The Coop, for a larger, more luxurious experience that retains the comforting warmth of every corner of Double Chicken Please. Here, drinkers can indulge in the bar’s heart and soul, with innovations like Mango Sticky Rice (rum, coconut, mango, cold-brew, coconut, sticky rice pu’er tea and wakame), Cold Pizza (tequila, Parmigiano Reggiano, burnt toast, tomato, basil, honey and egg white), and NY Beet Salad (gin, beet, pineapple, cranberry, mascarpone, yoghurt). Everywhere you look, Chan & Chen have reimagined culinary dishes with delicious cocktail outcomes.

In a city known for its bars, perhaps more than any other on Earth, Double Chicken Please has managed to stand out, earning a 6th place spot on the World’s 50 Best Bars list, earning the Highest New Entry Award for 2022. Despite the industrial décor, peculiar and often savoury flavour combos, food merged with drinks and two separate rooms, there is a universal warmth, and joy running through every part of Double Chicken Please. ‘The bar is designed to make people happy’ says Chan, and they’ve certainly done that.

115 Allen St, New York, NY 1000
www.doublechickenplease.com

Exploring The Cocktails and Drinks of James Bond

Despite a pretty hectic lifestyle, James Bond finds the time to enjoy a drink every 11 minutes throughout the films so it’s no secret how fond he is of a tipple. In Casino Royale alone, he consumes 12 different drinks, but it was in the books that 007 focuses even more so on the details of these drinks, saying, “I take a ridiculous pleasure in what I eat and drink. It comes partly from being a bachelor but mostly from a habit of taking a lot of trouble over detail.”

So, if you’re planning a Bond themed party, love the films or you’re just curious, we’ve broken down all of the cocktails and drinks featured throughout the glamourous world of Bond! Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ll definitely know some, but others might surprise you so let’s begin with the most iconic cocktail in cinema history…

Vodka Martini

Where else could we start? The first ‘shaken not stirred’ martini is ordered on board Goldfinger’s private jet in 1964’s Goldfinger, where the splash of vermouth and twist of lemon is joined by Smirnoff Red Label, the world’s bestselling vodka. This partnership has persevered right up until the most recent film, No Time To Die (2021). Clear colour, no strong odour – the vodka martini is perfect for a quick, stiff drink whilst keeping a low profile.

Whilst we’re here, if you’ve ever wondered why Bond requests his cocktail shaken, it’s because it aerates the drink, reducing the temperature and diluting the mix slightly. Most mixologists will stir it though.

When it comes to the books however, the vodka martini doesn’t show up until the third novel, Moonraker (1955). So, what was Bond’s preference before this? Well…

Gin Martini

Yep, an initial staple of Ian Flemings novels was a gin martini, served with Gordons gin, Vermouth, and a slice of lemon peel – so not a million miles away. But it was very much Sean Connery in Dr. No ordering the vodka martini, ‘shaken not stirred’ with that signature pronunciation that made this Bond’s drink.

The Vesper

This one stands out a little, because Ian Flemming actually invented it – a man of many talents it seems. In Bond’s own words, it’s, ‘three measures of Gordon’s [gin], one [part] of vodka, half a measure of Kina Lillet. Shaken very well until it’s ice-cold.” These days, you would replace Kina Lillet with Lillet Blanc. It’s slightly sweeter and more bitter than a gin martini, with those botanicals tapered by the clean vodka.

Champagne

Vodka Martini may stand out as 007’s go to, but it actually seems to be Champagne that he goes for more often, especially in a more relaxed setting. With caviar on the train, late at night with bacon and eggs, at the baccarat table, or washing down a tense dinner, Champagne is probably Bond’s favourite option, with Bollinger featuring in every film since Moonraker (1979).

The first to appear is the Taittinger Blanc de Blanc Brut of 1943, which Bond orders as room service in Casino Royale, before later switching to Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin Brut. Dom Pérignon 1946 accompanies Bond and M for their dinner in Moonraker, Veuve Clicquot Rosé in Diamonds Are Forever (1971) and Thunderball (1965) then Bond seems to find his favourite (that or it’s just a very lucrative product placement deal) with Bollinger. So Bond, perhaps unsurprisingly, has expensive taste. It doesn’t seem like author Ian Fleming had to stretch his imagination too far for this either, as he was a huge fan of bubbly himself, and a letter of his is framed in Maison Taittinger in Reims!

Whisk(e)y

007 absolutely loves a whisky. Scotch, American, his choice varies depending on where in the world his missions take him. More often than not, he mixes them with soda which, for premium whiskies, over dilutes them but there we go!

Isle of Skye favourite Talisker pops up in two Pierce Brosnan era films, a massive boost to the distillery that led to many more discovering the smoky, maritime flavour. In fact, this particular drink plays a bigger role than most, because whilst staring at the glass Bond realises a bomb is about to be detonated.

Jack Daniel’s pops up in GoldenEye (1995) too, at the request of M (Judi Dench) who states that she prefers bourbon to cognac. Jack Daniel’s is more of a Tennessee whiskey than an official Bourbon, but we’re not one to argue with M!

For a proper Bourbon, it’s no surprise that CIA counterpart Felix Leiter is the one providing it. He offers Timothy Dalton’s Bond a glass of Jim Beam in The Living Daylights (1987).

The Daniel Craig era has leaned towards Macallan, with Javier Bardem’s Silva offering him the Macallan 1962 Fine and Rare vintage in Skyfall (2012), a nod to the 50th anniversary of the Bond films. Bond even has the Macallan 18 Year Old in his personal collection which he cracks open during Spectre (2015).

Rum

This one would make a great pub quiz question – What is the first drink Daniel Craig orders as James Bond?

The correct answer is, ‘large Mount Gay and soda’ and not a martini! A sweet and expertly crafted Barbadian rum, we love Mount Gay too and think a splash of soda is a good choice.

Mint Julep

Sat on a Kentucky Racecourse with Goldfinger (1964), Bond enjoys a Mint Julep – bourbon, sugar, mint and a load of ice. This sweet, cooling, boozy mix is an authentic serve in the Southern States so it’s no surprise to see it popping up.

Old Fashioned

More of a favourite in the books than the films, Bond repeatedly returns to this cocktail using ‘Old Grandad Bourbon’ with double measures. With how much he loves whisky, it only makes sense.

Americano

Another pub quiz cracker this. Did you know that the Americano is the first drink James Bond ever orders? In the Casino Royale book (1953), Bond points out how nice it is when dining at an outdoor café. Campari, sweet Vermouth and soda water, which, according to Bond, has to be Perrier. He returns to this cocktail in From Russia With Love (1963) as well as A View To A Kill (1985).

This is by no means an absolutely exhaustive list because, as we established, this is an agent with a serious alcohol intake, so drinks and cocktails pop up everywhere. Nonetheless, like everyone, Bond has his favourites – Martinis, Whiskies, and Champagne.

For more of the most famous cocktails and drinks from TV & Film, go to our breakdown here!

Halloween Potion: York Gin’s Mad Alice Bloody Orange

We’re always on the look out for new Halloween drinks, and never more so with it creeping around the corner, but we get extra excited when it’s from a producer we know and love already. Teaming up with Mad Alice of the Bloody Tour of York, York Gin have concocted Bloody Orange gin, complete with blood-red bottle, blood-splattered label, and an embossed red wax seal on some bottles.

Mad Alice is an iconic and award-winning tour guide in York, guides visitors through Europe’s most haunted city rich in history from the Romans to the Vikings to famous Outlaws and most importantly, rich with a ridiculous number of ghost sightings. Stabler, who plays Mad Alice says, “'I have loved York Gin ever since it launched years ago. The idea for a Mad Alice gin came to us over - yes, you guessed it - one or three G&Ts after my regular Friday night tour. I’ve tasted it - and it comes with my seal of approval. It’s bloody gorgeous. Ideal for a G&T or cocktail as the autumn nights draw in.’

If you haven’t heard us praise York Gin before then you can found out more about them here, but in short they have a spectacular portfolio of gins that not only taste delicious, but tell the rich historical story of the city also. Honestly, they never miss, and they’ve been wanting to make an orange elixir for a while. With the shadow of Halloween looming large, of course it had to be fresh blood orange - super smooth as always and bursting with vibrant zesty citrus.

If you want Bloody Orange to accompany you this Halloween, then you can pre-order now on the York Gin website for delivery at the beginning of October. Or, if you’re feeling brave and wish to descend into the darkness of York with Mad Alice lighting the way, then visit the city itself and enjoy 10% off at York Gin if you go on the tour, and vice versa!

Your Complete Guide to Celebrating Oktoberfest Near You

Get ready to raise your beer steins and embrace the Bavarian spirit because Oktoberfest is almost here! But wait its only September!? Well, despite its name, Oktoberfest actually kicks off in September each year, and carries on for just over two weeks so get a move on with the planning!

Originally a Munich celebration of Prince Ludwig and Princess Therese’s marriage in 1810, this colossal beer bash now has folks around the world celebrating with a hearty "Prost!"

Sprawling tents with thousands of merry-makers, millions of litres of beer being guzzled, German music filling the air – if you want a slice of the biggest beer festival on the planet then don your finest lederhosen and find yourself an Oktoberfest near you with our guide below.

Or… host your own Bavarian bash and serve up some stunning Oktoberfest foods and drinks (also listed below!)

What should you drink at Oktoberfest?

No surprises here, it’s all about German Beer. 

So many German producers will release Oktoberfest specials, but we like the hoppy, fruity profile of Hofmeister, made in the heart of Bavaria.

Erdinger is another that you can’t wrong with, in particular their Weissbier with its gentle spice and lively flavours.

For Alcohol-Free Oktoberfests, we have to shout out Lucky Saint, a classic, refreshing lager with a hoppy, citrus finish and they’re German too.

Not everyone likes beer of course, and why should you miss out on all the Oktoberfest fun? Well, sticking with the German theme, get stuck into their Pinot Noir. Did you know that they are the third largest producer of this varietal, labelling it Spätburgunder – it is so distinct. Also, that way, if anyone has a go at you for drinking Pinot at Oktoberfest, you can tell them it’s Spätburgunder and they’ll probably accept it. It’s a cool-climate red berry wine, with lots of crunch, acidity, tartness and we find it so refreshing and easy drinking – give it a go!

What should you eat at Oktoberfest?

Bratwurst is a must. Grilled onions, brioche buns, good German mustard, sauerkraut on the site – mouthwatering… and the best thing is, it all goes so well with hearty, refreshing German bier.

Other than that, Schnitzel is traditional, as our roasted almonds (often sugared as a kind of candy), all kinds of potato dishes, Currywurst and Pretzels.

Where should I go for Oktoberfest around the UK?

Oktoberfest UK, the largest tour in the country is coming to the following cities in the SOUTH OF ENGLAND, bringing authentic German bier, live oompah bands, bratwurst on the sizzle and some of Europe’s biggest Oktoberfest tents:

Chelmsford – Central Park – Friday 6th and Saturday 7th October
Crawley - Southgate Park - Friday 6th & Saturday 7th October
Guildford - Stoke Park - Friday 13th & Saturday 14th October
Milton Keynes - Campbell Park - Friday 13th & Saturday 14th October
Southend - Priory Park - Friday 20th & Saturday 21st October
Beverley - Beverley Racecourse - Friday 20th & Saturday 21st October
Colchester - Lower Castle Park - Friday 27th & Saturday 28th October
Plymouth - Central Park - Friday 27th & Saturday 28th October

For more information click here.

In BRIGHTON, there’s Oktoberfest Bottomless Brunch at Post Cook & Bier Haus every Saturday throughout the celebrations, with oompah, DJs, tables dancers and three litre sizes of Bavarian beer.

For more information click here.

LONDON obviously has a tonne of Oktoberfest events such as:

Craft Oktoberfest:
-        E&C Brewgarden (Friday 6th October and Saturday 7th October with 12+ craft beers in London’s biggest beer garden)
-        Kraft Dalston (Saturday 21st October with Korean-German fusion before Berlin techno until 2AM)
-        Mayfair Cyrpt (Saturday 14th October for the first time, a full meal and drink package for Oktoberfest).

For more information click here.

There are so many Oktoberfest events across London, like Oktoberfest At Pergola Paddington, Oktoberfest Brixton, Munich Cricket Club, Craft Beer Cruise, ALToberfest and Camden Oktoberfest, from budget options to lavish blowouts. Find one near you and Lederhosen up!

In MANCHESTER, the sprawling Freight Island will host an all-singing, all-dancing beer half on Friday 29th September and Saturday 30th September.

For more information click here.

In SHEFFIELD, Stein Haus offer a complete Bavarian offering with all the bands, dancers and live DJ sets you could wish for on Saturday 14th October.

For more information click here.

Honestly, as a nation we’ve fully embraced Oktoberfest and we can’t list every event here, so if you’re not in one of the hubs above then don’t worry, because there’s almost certainly somewhere transformed into a beer hall near you offering Oompah bands, bratwurst, schnitzel, and sloshing steins.

The Best Cider for Crisp Autumn Days

What better way to embrace the warm hues and cosy joys of autumn than with a crisp cider? For years, cider was underappreciated but now it’s back and a lot of that is down to the success and invention of flavoured ciders, many of which suit fall perfectly.

Original apple cider, whether hearty or light, still or fizzy, sweet or sharp, and everything in between, is also blossoming and we’ve picked out some ciders from both categories that, once you’ve had a sip by a roaring fire, will be the apple of your eye.

APPLE CIDERS

Thatchers Vintage

Thatchers recently revamped their Vintage and it’s all the better for it, with a new premium 8.3% appealing to seasoned cider drinkers. Entirely produced at Myrtle Farm, traditional bittersweet apples are pressed with lighter apples for a deep, full and rich flavour with crisp sparkle and medium-dry feel. Delicious to wash down a Sunday lunch, especially pork.

Size: 500ml
ABV: 8.3%
Find here: £2.35

Henry Westons Vintage Cider

We already shouted out this cider in our Best of British article, but it’s perfect for autumn so here we go again! Their vintage is one of, if not the bestselling cider in the UK, and for an 8.2% that’s impressive but when you taste it you know why. Medium dry, with a deep oaky flavour, it’s got an easy drinking mellow personality with a full-bodied mouthfeel. It’s unashamedly and unapologetically all about the apple too, with a slight tartness, gentle fizz and perfectly poised touch of sweetness.

Size: 500ml
ABV: 8.2%
Find here: £2.35

Armagh Cider Carsons Crisp

This Northern Irish cider was inspired by the crunch of footsteps walking on snow, so it set out to be crisp and fresh from the start. Made in County Armagh, Carsons Crisp represents great value with gentle, light cider that feels remarkably fresh but sleek also. The flavours are subtle enough to pair well with food too.

Size: 500ml
ABV: 4.5%
Find here: £2.99

Burrow Hill Fermented Stoke Red

Burrow Hill has been an iconic site for cider production going back centuries and all this expertise has led to huge competition success, the epitome of which is this traditional method cider. Made from 100% Stoke Red apples in the depths of Somerset, its secondary fermentation is a year long giving time for woody spice to infuse with blood orange and dried apple. It’s bone dry, ripe, velvety and if you’ve never taken to cider before, then a premium beauty like this is a great way to give it a second chance.

Size: 750ml
ABV: 11.5%
Find here: £16.50

FLAVOURED CIDERS

Kopparberg Spiced Apple

This is one that comes in and out of stock which is strange because although it is seasonal, it goes down so well. The original Kopparberg apple is mixed with the winter warmer that is cinnamon to create a delicate yet intense woody aroma. The balance here is spot on, with just the right levels of sweet and spice and it’s another cider that you need to try warm on a cold autumn night – simply heat in a pan until warm but do not boil.

Size: 500ml
ABV: 4%
Find here: £2

Brothers Toffee Apple Cider

Of course, when it comes to autumn, we can’t look beyond a Toffee Apple cider. If you really don’t get on with sweet ciders, then this may not be for you but a bottle of this around Halloween or on a brisk evening is delicious. The distinct toffee apple flavour is recognisable straight away, and mixing with crisp apple and cream soda, it’s so nostalgic. Brothers have also got a very appetising Hot Toffee Apple Toddy recipe here!

Size: 500ml
ABV: 4%
Find here: £2.45

Gospel Green Raspberry '17 Cider

This Hampshire cidermaker expertly make some delicious high-end vintages, such as their Brut, but for autumn their Raspberry 2017 vintage is the perfect match. The subtle sweetness of fresh raspberry decorates the robust apple foundation deliciously, transitioning from summer to autumn. Classy, unique, and refreshing.  

Size: 750ml
ABV: 8.4%
Find here: £9.95

Napton Cidery Spiced Ginger Cider

Napton started as a simple hobby to avoid the village’s apples going to waste, but now their shelves are strained with awards and they’re making cider splash after cider splash. We could have easily recommended their dreamy blackcurrant blend, but then we heard about their Limited Edition Spiced Ginger. Infused with a mulled spice syrup, this still cider is brimming with cinnamon and ginger and even more so when served warm – though cold is delicious too.

Size: 750ml
ABV: 4%
Find here: £10.70

If you want more cider recommendations, then check out our Best of British guide here!

The Maple Syrup Old Fashioned

The Old Fashioned is a cocktail that can be endlessly reinvented, and one version we love is The Maple Syrup twist. It really brings the warm caramel flavours out of the Bourbon for a rich cocktail layered up with those delicately poised herbal and aromatic bitter notes. If you opt for the crispy bacon garnish, then the salty and smoky touch is an obvious winner with Bourbon and maple syrup and adds a wonderful intrigue to the flavour. Don’t knock it till you’ve tried it!

Ingredients
60ml/2 oz whisk(e)y (preferably Bourbon)
7.5ml/0.25 oz maple syrup (or to taste)*
2 dashes angostura bitters
Garnish: 1 orange peel or if you’re feeling fancy a piece of crispy bacon

Method
1.      Take a tumbler and stir together your whisky, bitters, ice, and syrup* - make sure you get your hands on proper maple syrup and not maple flavoured syrup because you will definitely notice the difference!
2.      Strain over large ice cubes, ideally in a rocks glass.
3.      Finish with your garnish. Now, orange peel is the traditional choice and works but if you want to try something different, try a piece of crispy bacon!

You can find other autumnal easy-to-make cocktail recipes all across our website like our Spiced Rum Hot Toddy and Fig Martini! If you want other Old Fashioned variations, go here!