If your whisky exploration takes you to Japan, then Yamazaki should be one of the first you try. That’s because Yamazaki is the birthplace of Japanese whisky. The distillery opened in the early-1920s in an area of Japan between Kyoto and Osaka, and its distillers and blenders haven’t looked back …
Ask Vieng Oudom what he loves the most about wine and he’ll tell you: it’s that no two bottles are alike. Relishing in the unique qualities of each bottle of wine, Oudom—a mechanical engineer from Portland—sought to make wine cellars in which no two would be alike. As a result …
It’s likely you’ve had a cup of coffee made with a CHEMEX Coffeemaker. The classic coffeemaker, designed with lab-grade borosilicate glass, has been trusted by cafe owners and coffee aficionados for more than 70 years for its ability to deliver a superior cup of coffee. Over the years CHEMEX has …
Coffee and alcohol. These are the two drinks going into my mouth, between hefty doses of water. (Hydration is critical.) So I am pleased to meet Mr. Black, a cold-drip coffee liqueur produced in Australia. This liqueur combines the best flavors of coffee with a fine Australian grain spirit. Mr. …
IPA lovers, this beer is creamy. Well cool, and literally creamy. Samuel Adams Nitro IPA has the bitter taste from the hops you come to expect in an India Pale Ale but with an interesting twist: it has a smooth and seriously creamy drinking experience. This copper-colored beer is made …
The best whisky in the world? That’s the only way to begin a review of the Yamazaki Single Malt Sherry Cask 2016 edition. Last year the Yamazaki Sherry Cask 2013 edition was named the best whisky in the world by Jim Murray’s Whisky Bible. The consistent dedication to the pursuit …
Drink like Don Draper. Is anymore copy really needed? This cookbook, by Judy Gelman and Peter Zheutlin, allows drinkers to experience the world of hit TV series Mad Men through the glass. For those who haven’t watched the show, it’s the world of advertising executives in 1960s New York City, …
Coffee lovers obsessed with drinking fresh coffee get ready. Berlin-based Bonaverde has streamlined the farm-to-cup process by creating an innovative coffee machine and a unique service for ordering fresh beans. The Bonaverde machine, set to ship in summer 2016, will employ IoT technology and be capable of roasting and grinding …
If the lingering winter weather has you wishing for a warm Caribbean beach, we have just the trick. A bottle of Kirk and Sweeney rum, handcrafted with sugarcane nurtured under the island sunshine of the Dominican Republic. The Kirk and Sweeney line of rums is developed under the watchful eye of …
Your favorite childhood sandwich has made its way into your cocktail glass. Yes, PB&J in a cocktail. This pre-made cocktail is made by distilling 4 year Kentucky straight bourbon with organic peanut butter. Then, the peanut butter bourbon is then mixed with more bourbon, pink Himalayan sea salt, and raspberry …
If you keep up with the latest health and fitness trends, you’ve probably heard of words like “bulletproof” or “paleo” being applied to coffee. These terms have been used to describe a beverage created by mixing butter, coffee and oil. Counterintuitive to everything you’ve ever learned about butter, this beverage …
There are many traditional rules for hosting guests. I know none of these rules, except for one: serve cheese with wine. I don’t know much about traditional party etiquette, but I think another rule should be that all cheese must be served beautifully. Fine cheese should be matched with fine …