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10/04/2026

Dear fellow gin wanderers,

Professor Quirky Spirit here.

For the first time in quite a while, the cabinet of curiosities will remain a little quieter. Due to a small medical condition, I’ll be stepping away from the bar, the botanicals, and the tasting table for a few weeks. Nothing dramatic, but enough for the good professor to take a proper pause and focus on recovery.

Fear not — the passion for authentic gin, impeccable quality, and quirky discoveries remains as strong as ever. The bottles will patiently wait, the botanicals will keep their secrets, and soon enough the professor will return to uncork, explore, and share new liquid adventures with all of you.

Until then, keep sipping responsibly, choose real gin, and never settle for mediocrity in your glass.

“Even the most curious spirits sometimes need to rest before the next great discovery.”

Stay quirky,
Professor Quirky Spirit

31/03/2026

There are evenings when I don’t feel like complexity…
when I don’t want to build layers or overthink a drink.

Sometimes, I just want to strip everything back to its essence.
And that’s exactly what I did with this Chartreuse & Lemon.

No big names.
No unnecessary ingredients.

Just the golden soul of Yellow Chartreuse, crafted by the mysterious monks of the Carthusian Order, and the sharp precision of fresh Lemon juice.

🍸 My Chartreuse & Lemon

Recipe

* 6 cl Yellow Chartreuse
* 3 cl fresh lemon juice
* small touch of maple syrup ( barspoon)

Shake with ice and strain into a chilled glass.

From the very first sip, this cocktail makes its intention clear.
The lemon hits first — bright, sharp and refreshing.
Then the Yellow Chartreuse slowly takes over, unfolding layer after layer of soft herbal complexity, gentle spice and that unmistakable honeyed warmth.

There is nowhere to hide in this drink.
And that’s exactly why I love it.

It’s raw.
It’s honest.
It’s beautifully unapologetic.

This is not a cocktail I make for everyone.
This is one I make for myself… and for those who truly appreciate what happens when you let an ingredient speak.

Sometimes less really is more.

✨ The Professor Quirky Spirit Quote:

"Take away the noise, and suddenly you can hear the soul of the spirit." 🍸🌿

20/03/2026

There are moments in a spirits journey where you don’t just make a cocktail…
you introduce it to the world for the very first time.

Today marks that moment for my Golden Monastery Tonic— a creation built around the radiant elegance of Yellow Chartreuse, the golden elixir crafted by the enigmatic monks of the Carthusian Order.

But this time… I chose a companion that I have a very particular fondness for.

Enter Monkey 47 Schwarzwald Dry Gin.

A gin that doesn’t just bring botanicals… it unleashes a forest.

Distilled in Germany’s Black Forest and built on an astonishing 47 botanicals, Monkey 47 is a spirit of remarkable precision and depth. At its core lies a bold backbone of juniper berries, immediately lifted by vibrant grapefruit and citrus notes. From there, the profile unfolds into layers of peppery spice, herbal freshness, and unmistakable spruce shoots and pine-like forest character, all woven together with subtle dark berry nuances such as elderberry.

This is not a simple gin.
This is controlled chaos in a bottle — and I absolutely love it.

🍸 The Golden Monastery Tonic – First Pour

Recipe

* 4 cl Monkey 47 Schwarzwald Dry Gin
* 2 cl Yellow Chartreuse
* 1 cl fresh Lemon juice
* 1 barspoon Maple syrup
* top with Indian tonic water

Build over ice in a large glass and give it a gentle stir.

🌿 Taste

From the very first sip, the structure becomes clear.

The brightness of citrus lifts the drink, while the Yellow Chartreuse lays down a warm, honeyed herbal foundation.

Then comes the Monkey 47.

Juniper leads, followed by sharp grapefruit, evolving into green forest notes, peppery spice and a slightly resinous, almost pine-like freshness.

It doesn’t overpower the cocktail.
It elevates it into something architectural.

A true dialogue between monastery and forest.

✨ Professor Quirky Spirit once said:

Some gins bring flavour… Monkey 47 brings an entire ecosystem into your glass.🌲🍸

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15/03/2026

The moment I walked out of my spirit cellar, I realised that some cocktails simply deserve a little reverence. One of those is the legendary Diamondback.

This elegant and spirit-forward cocktail was created in the 1930s and named after the Baltimore Diamondbacks a team known for its toughness and bold character. Much like the cocktail itself.

A Diamondback is not a drink for beginners. It is a bold alliance of powerful spirits, where balance and quality ingredients make all the difference.

For my own interpretation, I decided to use three remarkable bottles from the spirit shelf.

At the base of the drink sits Willett Straight Rye Whiskey. This beautiful American rye whiskey brings a robust backbone of spice, pepper and warm oak, exactly what a cocktail like this demands. Rye whiskey has long been the preferred spirit for classic cocktails thanks to its assertive character.

Instead of the traditional applejack, I opted for La Ferme du Lavoir Hors d'Âge Calvados, a magnificent apple brandy from Normandy. This hors d'âge Calvados delivers deep apple notes, gentle wood ageing and a wonderful roundness that integrates beautifully with the rye.

Finally comes the golden secret of the monks: Yellow Chartreuse, crafted by the Carthusian Order using a mysterious blend of more than 130 botanicals. In this cocktail it provides a silky herbal complexity and a subtle honeyed sweetness that ties everything together.

Recipe – Professor Quirky Spirit’s Diamondback

* 4 cl Willett Straight Rye Whiskey
* 2 cl La Ferme du Lavoir Hors d'Âge Calvados
* 2 cl Yellow Chartreuse

Stir all ingredients with plenty of ice until perfectly chilled and strain into a chilled cocktail glass.

The first sip reveals the spicy warmth of the rye, quickly followed by the elegant orchard richness of the Calvados. Then, almost like a whisper from an alpine monastery garden, the Yellow Chartreuse unfolds with layers of herbs, honey and soft spice.

The result is a cocktail that feels both powerful and refined, a true gentleman’s drink.

✨ Professor Quirky Spirit once said:

*"Some cocktails shout. The Diamondback simply raises an eyebrow and lets its spirits do the talking."* 🍸

14/03/2026

The Quirky Bijou — When Chartreuse Takes the Lead

In the dim & slightly chaotic sanctuary of my spirit cellar, where bottles whisper their botanical secrets, I recently decided to revisit a classic jewel of cocktail history: the Bijou. Traditionally a triad of gin, vermouth, & the mystical green elixir from the French Alps, the drink’s name literally means “jewel.” Ruby, diamond, and emerald in a glass.

But Professor Quirky Spirit rarely follows tradition without adding a tiny twist of mischief.

My version leans into the bright herbal brilliance of yellow Chartreuse, letting it play a slightly more elegant & honeyed melody while still keeping the structure of the classic intact.

The Quirky Bijou Composition

* 3 cl Plymouth Gin Navy Strength
* 3 cl Chartreuse Yellow
* 3 cl Bruno Rossi Artisanal Vermouth
* 2 drops Angostura Orange Bitters

Stirred calmly over ice until silky & perfectly chilled, then served in a small, dignified glass — because jewels deserve a proper display.

The Emerald Mind: Yellow Chartreuse

The true soul of this drink. Produced by Carthusian monks since the 18th century, Chartreuse remains one of the most mysterious liqueurs in the world, made from more than 130 botanicals whose recipe is still closely guarded.

While the green version is famously intense, yellow Chartreuse brings something different to the table:

* softer alpine herbs
* golden honey sweetness
* subtle saffron & citrus tones

In this Bijou it acts almost like the conductor of a botanical orchestra, guiding the gin & vermouth into harmony rather than overpowering them.

The Backbone: Plymouth Navy Strength Gin

Plymouth Gin Navy Strength (57% ABV) is a magnificent beast. Historically produced in England since 1793, Plymouth gin is known for its earthy, slightly maritime character compared to London Dry styles.

The navy strength version adds:

* powerful earthy structure
* warm spice depth
* the ability to stand proudly beside Chartreuse

Without it, the cocktail would risk drifting into sweet herbal territory. With it, the drink remains confidently spirit-forward & aristocratic.

The Velvet Bridge: Bruno Rossi Vermouth

The vermouth acts as the diplomatic envoy between gin & Chartreuse.
Bruno Rossi artisanal vermouth brings:

* wine richness
* gentle bitterness
* subtle botanical depth

It smooths the edges of the gin while allowing Chartreuse’s alpine complexity to bloom gracefully.

The Final Spark: Angostura Orange Bitters

Two drops are enough. That’s all it takes.

Angostura Orange Bitters add a delicate flash of citrus peel & spice that lifts the entire drink — like the final glint of light reflecting off a polished gemstone.

The Result

The finished cocktail is herbal, elegant, slightly mysterious & beautifully balanced.

First comes the earthly strength of gin, quickly wrapped in golden herbal warmth from the Chartreuse. The vermouth rounds everything into velvet, while the orange bitters whisper a final citrus sparkle.

A jewel indeed.

A great cocktail isn’t just mixed… it’s orchestrated. And when Chartreuse conducts the orchestra, even the gin stands up a little straighter. 🍸✨

Professor Quirky Spirit

08/03/2026

Ah, Professor Quirky Spirit never leaves the spirit cellar without a little mischief in the glass… 🍷😏

With the sun finally warming the terrace, I felt it was time to leave the spirit cellar for a moment and prepare something dangerously refreshing. The inspiration came from the famous Tinto de Verano, Spain’s wonderfully simple answer to summer heat.

But doing things the traditional way has never been entirely my style.

Instead of a Spanish table wine, I reached for an Italian beauty: Salice Salentino 2020 Torleanzi. This wine comes from the warm vineyards around Salice Salentino, in sunny Puglia — a region where grapes ripen slowly under generous southern sunshine.

The wine is largely built around the noble Negroamaro grape, known for its dark cherry flavours, gentle bitterness and a touch of rustic Mediterranean charm. In other words: a wine with enough personality to survive a little Quirky experimentation.

And of course… I couldn’t resist adding a modest splash of Beefeater Crown Jewel Gin. This legendary gin from the house of Beefeater is bottled at a bold 50% ABV, giving it a wonderfully intense character. Built on the classic London Dry backbone of bright juniper, citrus peel and subtle spice, it was originally created as a more powerful expression for the American market and quickly became something of a cult bottle among gin enthusiasts.

In this drink, that extra strength and botanical punch lifts the dark fruit of the wine beautifully. The juniper and citrus play with the wine’s cherry notes, while a splash of lemonade keeps everything lively and dangerously drinkable.

The result? A glass that feels like Spain and Italy decided to share a sunny terrace somewhere along the Mediterranean — and a bold London gin politely joined the conversation.

Light, refreshing, slightly rebellious… exactly how summer drinks should behave.

✨Quirky Spirit Quote

Rules in mixology are a bit like speed limits on empty country roads… interesting suggestions, but rarely followed by adventurous spirits.

Professor Quirky Spirit 🍷🍸

05/03/2026

When the first real spring sunshine finally arrives, even the most devoted cellar dweller knows it’s time to step outside. So today I did something unusual: I left my beloved spirit cellar behind for a while and took a few bottles with me to celebrate the return of the sun.

Out in the fresh air, I mixed myself a bright and refreshing spring companion.

The recipe is wonderfully simple:

4 cl Bonanto Aperitivo
4 cl Aperol
5 cl Juniper Jack London Dry Gin
4 drops The Bitter Truth Thomas Henry Tonic Bitters
Top with Indian tonic water
Garnish: zest of red grapefruit

Bonanto Aperitivo, a lovely Spanish aperitivo from Catalonia, is built on a wine base infused with Mediterranean botanicals, bringing gentle herbal notes and a refined bitterness.

Aperol, the iconic Italian aperitivo created in Padua in 1919, adds its unmistakable bittersweet orange character with hints of rhubarb and aromatic herbs.

For the backbone of the drink I used Juniper Jack London Dry Gin, delivering the classic gin profile: bold juniper, crisp citrus and a clean dryness that keeps the whole drink lively and refreshing.

Then come the tiny but powerful heroes: The Bitter Truth Thomas Henry Tonic Bitters. These bitters were created in collaboration with the German tonic brand Thomas Henry and are designed to capture the essence of a classic gin & tonic in just a few drops. They contain layers of citrus such as Sicilian lemon, Seville orange, grapefruit and lime, combined with botanicals like juniper berries, orris root and even subtle hints of Japanese green tea. The result is a bright, tonic-like bitterness that lifts the drink and ties all the flavors together beautifully.

Top it all with refreshing Indian tonic water, give it a gentle stir, and finish with a twist of red grapefruit zest to release those vibrant citrus oils.

The result? A sparkling, slightly bitter and wonderfully refreshing drink — perfect for celebrating the moment when you finally step out of the cellar and into spring.

And as Professor Quirky Spirit always says:

*"Even the finest spirit cellar must sometimes be abandoned… because the first drink of spring deserves a little sunshine in the glass."* 🍸🌿

01/03/2026

Ah, Sunday… that sacred pause where the world softens, and the glass in your hand deserves something meaningful — not just delicious, but soulful.

This afternoon’s ritual was an Old Fashioned, yet not the predictable bourbon classic. No, this one carried the winds and whispers of Omaha Beach in its veins.

Omaha Beach — one of the five landing beaches of D-Day, June 6, 1944 — was the stage of unimaginable courage and sacrifice. Thousands of Allied soldiers stormed those shores under relentless fire, facing chaos, fear, and near-impossible odds. Many never left the sand they fought upon. Their bravery shaped the course of history and carved freedom into the future of Europe.

With that in mind, I crafted an Omaha Beach–style Old Fashioned using the magnificent 15-year-old Calvados from Ferme de la Sapinière — resting close to those historic sands. This Calvados carries deep apple richness, graceful oak maturity, and the authentic soul of Normandy orchards. Instead of traditional sugar, I added a touch of Canadian maple syrup, bringing a warm, velvety sweetness that gently rounds the spirit without masking its character.

Each sip feels layered — orchard fruit, seasoned wood, soft sweetness — but also reflection. A quiet nod to resilience. A tribute in a glass.

Because sometimes a cocktail is more than a drink.
Sometimes it is remembrance.

As Quirky Spirit always says:

“Raise your glass not only to flavor, but to freedom — for both are earned, never given.” 🥃

25/02/2026

The first day of spring called for an Americano — but certainly not an ordinary one.

No, this beauty was seriously pimped with Juniper Jack Navy Strength Gin, and instead of the usual soda water, I crowned it with a bold Indian tonic. Because why whisper when you can speak boldly?

Recipe:

* 50 ml Campari
* 50 ml Vermouth
* 50 ml Juniper Jack Navy Strength Gin
* Top with Indian tonic

And then… magic.

Take a look at the second picture — see how the gin turns beautifully cloudy in the glass? That’s the louche effect in action. A sign that it’s bursting with essential oils, packed with aroma, texture, and unapologetic character.

Absolutely delicious.

And as Quirky Spirit wisely says:

> “If spring dares to bloom boldly, your glass should dare to do the same.”

Stay bold. Stay spirited.

14/02/2026

Some spirits follow trends.
Others quietly predate them.

Gignac Sec isn’t trying to be gin — it’s a rustic French original where juniper meets Armagnac and tradition refuses to modernize.

Unfashionable. Unpolished. Unmistakably authentic.

Exactly the kind of bottle that belongs in the Dusty spirit cellar of Professor Quirky Spirit. ✨

🥃 Gignac Sec – A Forgotten French Spirit with Armagnac Soul

Not all juniper spirits are gin.

Hidden behind its rustic label, Gignac Sec is a rare survivor of an old French tradition — a time when juniper was not dominated by London Dry precision, but shaped by regional terroir and Armagnac heritage.

This bottle, produced by Denoix in Brive-la-Gaillarde, carries something far more intriguing than a standard gin profile.

The label tells the real story:

Alcohol, Armagnac, distillation of juniper berries and orange peels, sugar syrup cooked in a copper cauldron, filtered through egg whites.

Yes — Armagnac.

Not just a reference to the region, but an actual component in the blend. That means this is not merely a juniper distillate. It is a hybrid: part brandy, part genévrier, part rustic herbal spirit.

🌿 What Makes It Different?

Unlike modern gin:

It contains **Armagnac brandy**, adding warmth and roundness.

It includes a lightly cooked sugar syrup — making it technically not bone-dry, but elegantly softened.

It is filtered with egg whites — an old-world clarification method that creates a smoother, silkier mouthfeel.

The result?

Juniper, yes — but layered over a gentle wine-spirit backbone.
Orange peel brightness, but no sharp citrus aggression.
A dry finish, yet rounded and harmonized.

This is not botanical fireworks.
This is rural French balance.

✨ The Quirky Spirit Take

Some spirits shout.
Some perform.

Gignac Sec simply *exists* — confidently, historically, unapologetically French.

It is not trying to be gin.
It is reminding gin where it came from.

— Professor Quirky Spirit 🍸

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