The Inseparables: Jack and Coke

“Raise a glass and celebrate with Motörhead and their ol’ friend Jack."

Motorheadbangers came together on 28th December 2015 to raise a glass of Jack and Coke in honor of their fallen hero, Ian "Lemmy" Kilmister. Lemmy, Motorhead’s lead vocalist, had been a huge inspiration for them. With no celebrity like air about him, Lemmy was well-loved by one and all. The Rainbow Bar & Grill happened to be his favourite jaunt. He would often offer his fans a combination of Jack Daniels and Coke whenever they frequented the bar.

This concoction is as universal a pairing as gin and tonic. The drink is served in a handsome highball or Collins glass, and sometimes in an old-fashioned glass. Jack and Coke has a sour twist with a pleasantly peculiar smoothness, striking a perfect balance between sweet and sour. Jack Daniel’s is probably the only American whiskey that goes well with coke. Coke accentuates the oaky undertones of the whiskey. The mellowness of Jack Daniel’s compliments the coke without diluting its bite.

According to the 1907 United States Bureau of Chemistry report, Jack Daniels and Coke mixture was originally referred to as "Coca-Cola highball". As the brand observes its 150th anniversary, Jack Daniels is now officially Britain’s best-selling whiskey brand.

However, with a lot of ‘Lemmy’ petition going around lately, this cocktail combination has been officially renamed to honor the mastermind of Motörhead. The Food & Beverage magazine used this momentous occasion tell the world of this symbolic gesture. The argument will, therefore, persist that the man and the drink will “forever be associated”.

Bottling a Battle: Whiskey Rebellion of 1794

1794 saw an insurgence in western Pennsylvania, a reaction to the imposition of excise tax on spirits distilled within the US. The decree was proclaimed to reduce the financial burden, inflicted by the debt of 454 million incurred during the Revolutionary War. While levying taxes, the government failed to gauge the repercussions the legislation would instigate. It was not only shunned by farmers, but they also took up arms against the enforcement of the law.

Toast A Greener Future with Whisky

Caring for our planet doesn’t essentially require a red letter day. And whether it’s home-based composting, planting trees in the backyard or cleaning up litter from the local park – there’s no dearth of ways for us to express how much we care about Mother Nature.

A Tale of Tennis: Whisky, Wimbledon and Much More

I grew up in a predominantly sport loving household. My father, an avid tennis lover, having played state-level tournaments in his teens and early twenties, tried his best to toughen me up and make me sporty as a child. Much to his disappointment and my happiness, I failed graciously at all competitive physical activities. While in school, when asked to choose co-curricular pursuits, I chose poetry over basketball, dramatic arts over tennis, and debating society over karate. Don’t get me wrong! This isn’t a tale of a failed effort at breaking gender stereotypes. The fact of the matter is I am not biologically built to even stand out as average in any kind of sport. All of 153 centimeters, a poor body mass, and being prone to exhaustion at the slightest physical exertion do have its cons. Good thing—he never pushed me beyond what was fitting.