New York is the city that never sleeps, but you’ll find peaceful tree-lined streets and riverside walks there too. Whether you’re a tourist or a native, if you’re in love with both aspects of The Big Apple, consider a stay at The Tuscany Hotel. Nestled in Manhattan’s Midtown Murray …
Every St. Patrick’s Day, renowned name in whiskey Jameson proudly displays the creative merits of its homeland with a limited edition bottle created by an Irish artist. This year the work of Steve McCarthy graces the famous label, merging historical and contemporary Dublin in mere inches—now that’s talent! McCarthy has …
Like so many delicious recipes, C3 Carciofo has Italian origins. In 1883, Francesco Amodeo’s great-grandfather built a legacy crafting liqueurs along the Amalfi Coast. Four generations later, Washington, D.C.-based distillery Don Ciccio & Figli is going full steamer ahead with an updated version of the family’s traditional artichoke liqueur. Barrel-aged …
Never heard of Skyline Chili? Who cares! Pack your bags for Cincinnati, Ohio on a pilgrimage to Taft’s Ale House! Converted from a nineteenth-century Evangelical church, this impressively built restaurant-brewery hybrid is named in honor of the 27th U.S. president, who also called Cincinnati home. But regardless of your interest …
Is there an old man sitting next to you, making love to his tonic and gin? Ask him if he’s ever tried the stuff from Empire Spirits Project. This distillery revels in masterfully redefining gin’s occasionally stodgy presence… Instead of an only-slightly-more-drinkable-version of your grandpa’s cologne, Empire Spirits concocts a …
An age-old Polish and Lithuanian libation, Krupnik is a deep gold, honey-rich liqueur, traditionally served with greetings or over dessert…maybe literally, atop a scoop of ice cream, if you’ve found Djinn Spirits‘ delectable version. After starting with locally available honey, Djinn adds cinnamon, clove, nutmeg, and vanilla to augment the …
Mount Gay Distilleries asks you to join in a toast of special celebration: The Barbados rum maker presents collector’s edition XO Cask Strength to commemorate 50 years of independence for its island home. The 126-proof release is a carefully planned blend of eight- to fifteen-year oak-barrel-aged batches creating an intricate …
Cracking open a Trickery Beer is like bobbing for apples, except you can actually enjoy it over the age of six (indeed, you should technically only enjoy it well past age six). This Imperial Milk Stout has been aged for eight months in apple brandy barrels, so you can enjoy …
Is your favorite club struggling to pay the electric bill? The day is saved (just past the eleventh hour) with Midnight Saber Belvedere Vodka! The same luxe splash of translucent ambrosia now comes inside a bottle sure to make black velvet paintings pale in comparison: This glass jet backdrop with …
Wine magnate Miguel Torres’ vision of a successful business begins with respect for the land that grows his grapes. From water conservation to pest-control methods, Bodega Torres‘ practices help keep the Chilean countryside intact for future generations of both vines and residents. In turn, many of nature’s most lovely details …
Shrouded in mist and legends, Scottish distillery Highland Park is over 218 years old. Its remote Orkney location flavors the character of the final product—Scotch whisky made according to local tradition. Highland Park’s latest release, FIRE Edition, is a tribute to a period even further back in Scotland’s history. The …
Twelve years ago, Charbay Double Aged Rum started out as Hawaiian and Jamaican sugar cane syrup. After spending its formative years in a copper pot still, then undergoing further transformation in French oak barrels, the rum was bottled at full 137-proof cask strength in a limited 120-case quantity—get it while …