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 | Two unlikely spirits come together for this week's edition. On the gin front, I have a new gin to share and Scotch is a topic of interest because (oddly enough) Sunday is National Scotch Day. This edition is filled with a little of both, including three drinks on the right that include both in one glass. Enjoy the weekend, Cheers! Follow me on Facebook, Twitter, Google+, and now Pinterest. | | Cocktail of the Week: The Bramble
 A modern classic, The Bramble is a fantastic drink that deserves more time in the spotlight. Of course, this is one of those that everyone has a hard time agreeing what exactly goes into it, but there are two things for sure: gin and creme de mure. The latter is a blackberry-flavored liqueur that doesn't get much use, though drinks like this prove its worth. Get the recipe... Photo Credit:Kristine T Pham Photography / Moment Open / Getty Images
| Get Fruity with Brockmans Gin
 Earlier this year a new gin was released to the U.S. market and, while it may not be the ideal example of gin, it is very interesting and I can see new things happening with it. Brockmans Gin uses a 10 botanical recipe that include blueberries and blackberries, which dominate the flavor profile. It's fun to mix with, great for those who don't enjoy the heavy juniper gins, and one I would use as a substitute for blueberry vodka. Read the review... Photo Courtesy: Brockmans Gin
| Scotch's Lighter Side: The Brogue
 Sunday the 27th is National Scotch Day and while it is one of the spirits we tend to save for colder times, there are a few very good summer-worthy Scotch cocktails out there. One of my favorites is The Brogue from Leo Robitschek. It mixes Highland Park's 12 YO expression with Drambuie and a lavender-honey syrup. Think of it as a lavender Rusty Nail. Get the recipe... Photo Credit: Jessica Boone / Photolibrary / Getty Images
| Scotch Lessons
 Let's be honest, Scotch is complicated. You have your blended and single malt Scotches, each region of the small country produces whisky with different characteristics, there are reasonably priced bottles and ones that only the fortunate can afford. It can be a difficult liquor to wrap your head around, and lucky for you, we have some great articles to help you get started. Begin your Scotch lessons... Photo Credit: Michael Hart / Taxi / Getty Images
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