Cognac, France is understandably a heaven for the cognac lover– the drink is named after the city for a reason. The same principle applies to the Chateau de Cognac, a mansion in its title city that has been bringing cognac to the world for 200 years. Today, the chateau is …

To celebrate the Whisky Lounge’s 10th birthday, this year’s London Whisky Weekender will be a celebration that stands out among its predecessors. You can sip on whisky that is sourced from not only the U.K. but also countries with whisky as unique as India, Japan, Australia, and Taiwan. In total, …

Every beer drinker knows that the pale ale is a classic staple of the beer world. Beloved by many around the world, the pale ale is a beer that knows how to make a mark. The term “pale ale” was first pegged in a newspaper in Calcutta in 1784. Pale …

Located in Portugal’s Douro River Valley, Quinta do Noval have been producing fine ports since the vineyard was acquired in 1894. This year, they are releasing the Quinta do Noval Vintage Port 2016 and Quinta do Noval Nacional Vintage Port 2016. These ports come from an erratic weather year that …

Located on the Shetland Isles, Shetland Reel distillery is focused on quality. Their blend of Scottish and Norwegian culture makes them a distinct and coveted brand. Their distillery, only accessible by ferry, is also a luxury resort. A small distillery such as theirs leads to a focus on quality and …

During the first half of the 18th century, gin nearly destroyed England. By 1743, 2.2 gallons of gin were consumed per person every year, and London was in the midst of an epidemic of drunkenness. To control how much gin was being consumed, Parliament had to pass 5 separate acts …

Say bonjour to your new favorite brunch drink! Located in northern France, Arthur Metz Cremant d’Alsace was founded in 1904 and is named after its founder, Arthur Metz. Alsace, while close to Champagne in location, is a drier and sunnier place, creating riper fruit and resulting in a delicious sparkling …

Over Hoof Spiced Rum, created by the same producers of the popular Cloven Hood Spiced Rum, is satanically delicious. Distilled in Guyana, Over Hoof’s mission is to bring a little mischief into your lives. With only 666 bottles available, and at 66.6% ABV, this devilish dark rum is worth selling …

A Belgian Tripel is a light and strong pale ale. Made in Belgium (hence the name), the term “tripel” stems from the brewing process in which three times the amount of malt than the typical beer. They are generally light in color, tend to mildly bitter, and are known for …

Located in Austin, Texas, Deep Eddy Vodka’s distillery just keeps on growing. Using only natural ingredients and ten-times distilled, Deep Eddy’s Vodka releases seven different flavored vodkas that can be found in liquor stores in all fifty states. Recently, they formed a partnership with Southwest Airlines, and are now sold …

The Kentucky-based spirit company Heaven Hill was born in 1935. Today, Heaven Hill has acquired over 50 brands and maintain 1.3 million barrels throughout Kentucky. The Old Fitzgerald Kentucky Bourbon was acquired by Heaven Hill in 1999, but has been alive for over 120 years. Its namesake, John E. Fitzgerald, …

Photo Credit: Jeremy Ball In the heart of Burgundy, France, lives the vineyards that contribute to the making of JCB Spirits. JCB is named after its founder, Jean-Charles Boisset, who was born into the world of winery. Using that family history, JCB now produces a line of wine-based vodkas and spirits. …