Dangerous Don has just added a jolt to a long-standing Oaxaca tradition. This first-of-its-kind spirit infuses coffee into the state’s ubiquitous tequila cousin, mezcal. The word “mezcal” translates as “oven-cooked agave”— made in Santiago Matatlan, Dangerous Don’s own brew is faithfully crafted with this pit roasting technique to achieve the …
What’s 12 plus 7? If you said dried leather and toffee, math may not be your strong suit…unless Yellowstone Limited Edition Bourbon is part of the equation. This unique whiskey subspecies results from a combination of (you guessed it) 12-year rye and 7-year rye and bourbon, resulting in a richly …
“Yo-ho-ho and a couple Mounds bars” just doesn’t have a good ring to it. But there must be a way to cram some coconut into that lyrical bottle of rum—yes! Crack open a bottle of Koko Kanu. Preferred by fourteen out of fifteen guys on a dead man’s chest, Koko …
Minnesota natives Bill and Tiki Spell are passionate collectors of wines the world over. Nonetheless, it was that old noir magic that enchanted them enough to move West and start their own winery in Santa Rosa, California. The notoriously delicate “pinecone” grape may embody an elusive grail that many the …
If maple syrup can make buckwheat popular, imagine what it can do for rye. Mingle the amber ambrosia with three-, five-, and seven-year-old rye whiskies and you get Tap 357. Suspicious of sappy spirits? This rich, smooth maple essence won’t stop you seeing the forest for the trees: Understated sweetness …
Liqueur’s delicate richness is meant to be savored a bit at a time. Lyme Bay Winery Reserve Liqueurs are made the same way, each meticulously produced for precise control over the finished product. Sloe and Damson gins begin with London gin, sugar, and water; locally harvested fruit added frozen to …
“If you were stranded on an island, what five things would you bring to survive?” A sampling of paradisaical beers, of course! (Five different six-packs still counts, right?) Not planning a shipwreck or a plane crash? Read on anyway for a few brews to put some sun in your life…no …
Edinburgh Beer Factory’s Eduardo Paolozzi is a truly worldly lager—this Munich-style Helles is made by Scottish, English, and Canadian brewers, using state-of-the-art Italian equipment to achieve its cosmopolitan, full-bodied flavor. Who’s Eduardo, you wonder? The brew is named after a prolific artist often credited with pioneering the pop art movement. …
Sometimes it’s not the XX on a bottle of moonshine, it’s the XOXO inside it. At least that was the case for Mark Ramsey and Digger Manes: As a result of their cherished wives’ fondness for an experimental first batch of hazelnut rum, the two Moonshiners stars have carefully perfected …
As people around the world toast to Ireland this Friday, we introduce Jameson’s Deconstructed Series: The following three editions from the undisputed king of Irish whiskey showcase the original’s distinct elements like a drinkable biography. Each was created to describe and prolong various moments of a shot of the famous …
Love the warmth of a cup of tea? How about a shot of it instead? Bluebird Alpine Liqueur derives its soul-soothing qualities from fermented batches of the old English standby—but there’s no need to put the kettle on to feel the heat of this creation. Enjoy it neat, or, in …
The iconic blue ribbon comes home to its Wisconsin roots with the opening of the Pabst Milwaukee Brewery. From Prohibition-era cheese maker to ironic drink of choice, Pabst is an American institution that changes with the times. And it’s about to do it again with this combination microbrewery, restaurant, and …