As part of their Single Barrel Collection, Jack Daniel’s is welcoming a new addition into their family of spirits – first-ever barrel strength offering, Barrel Proof. Barrel Proof was created by Master Distiller, Jeff Arnett, from the same 150-year-old Tennessee Whiskey recipe as used in Jack Daniel’s core products. Aged in …
Rye has a long history with American palates. George Washington was no stranger to its distillation and distribution, becoming the largest purveyor of his time. And who isn’t familiar with cocktail staples such as the Old-Fashioned and Manhattan that made rye a popular pastime? WhistlePig was launched in 2007 on …
How does one create harmony in a relationship? Simple, start with good raw material. It took 8 secret botanicals, harvested at their optimal freshness, for Langley’s team of expert distillers, blenders and bottlers to be sufficiently satisfied. It was the 8th batch, after exhaustive series of testing, that sealed …
We all secretly love arrogance. It’s just a hop, skip and overlap of confidence, which we could all use a barrel of. Enter Liquid Arrogance – Bourbon Barrel-Aged Arrogant Bastard. Cousin to Double Bastard Ale and Lucky Bustard Ale, Bourbon Barrel-Aged Arrogant Bastard delivers a cacophony of flavor and texture that comes from …
Die-hard Sonoma wine country fans have witnessed the sleepy, two-street town of Healdsburg blossom into an upscale destination, complete with world-class accommodations, tasting rooms, fine dining and craft cocktails. Here is my intimate, personal guide to spending a memorable weekend, filled with wonderful wine, fabulous food and rousing romance …
Who doesn’t love spring, with it’s fragrant, seductive aromas wafting from flowering trees? Black Button Distilling, located in Rochester, known as “The Flower City” of New York, capitalized on the abundance of locally grown resources. A major part of the town’s identity is its annual Lilac Festival. Black Button set …
Known for their legendary bourbons, distillers at Stitzel-Weller Distillery in Louisville, just added another gem to their treasure chest: Blade and Bow Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey. It is a nod to the artistry, passion and craftsmanship of the renowned distillery. Named after the two parts of a skeleton key, blade …
Drinking responsibly is something everyone talks about. The newly formed International Alliance for Responsible Drinking (IARD), a non-profit organization, did something about it. They launched ResponsibleDrinking.org, a consumer-orientated site full of useful data on issues surrounding consumption of beverages containing alcohol. The data is based upon scientific evidence supplied by …
World renown Hennessy just turned 250 years old. To commemorate the momentous occasion, the Hennessy 250 Collector Blend was created. It’s a fitting tribute to excellence, artistry, and passion of this universally recognized brand. This distinctive cognac is the product of an exceptional blending and aging processes. Hennessy Master Blender, …
In the modern consumer world of food and beverage integrity matters, it’s little wonder that cocktail ingredients would align with this movement. Growing consumer awareness, healthful choices, both calorically and the use of fresh, seasonal, local ingredients, which exponentially enhances flavor, is a trend that is constantly gaining momentum. A …
A lot of us know Stag’s Leap District as the appellation that made history in 1976 by putting American wines front and center. At a blind tasting that became known as the “Judgment of Paris,” nine French judges awarded first place in a blind tasting to the 1973 Stag’s Leap …
Boasting the very first vineyards in the Napa Valley, planted by George Yount in the mid-1800s, Yountville became an appellation in 1998. Although relatively small, 2,700 or so acres are under vine, it is the home of some of the top growers and vintners in Napa Valley. Diversity of soils …