A cult malt with a sad story to tell, the now-mothballed Brora distillery in northern Scotland was once brimming with dedicated craftsman and gleaming copper stills. Regrettably, it was one of many malt whisky distilleries in Scotland that closed in the 1980s- leaving behind a collection of dusty casks, including the fabled, highly-peated 1972 …
In the 19th century wine & spirits merchant Justerini & Brooks set up headquarters in Regent’s Park, London, with a vision to create a “house” blend Scotch Whisky (which would later become J&B Rare), after seeing the potential of blended whisky in the international market. During this same time in history, Royal Navy sailors were …
From famous bagels to pizza dough, everyone knows it’s all in the water. New Yorkers have been touting the righteous qualities of their water since the city was built, and now small batch whiskey joins the rank of vocal adorers. Widow Jane Whiskey, a newcomer from Red Hook, Brooklyn, is one of …
When it comes to bourbon, the Booker’s name often evokes vivid memories of eye-opening revelations with small batch, cask strength bourbon. The only premium bourbon to be bottled uncut & unfiltered, Booker’s was created by Jim Beam’s grandson, the late distiller emeritus Booker Noe, who personally selected each barrel. In honor of 25 years since …
Modern Times Beer, the San Diego-based craft brewery, was named after an experimental utopian community built in 1850 by a bunch of wild-eyed wingnuts who thought they could demonstrate what a more perfect society might look like: to live right now, in a world of enterprising, fulfilling hedonism. This ideology became …
On a day that honors our nation’s great presidents and their intrepid, pioneering spirit, it seems only fitting to toast with Jefferson’s Reserve Kentucky Straight Bourbon, one of Drink Me Magazine’s Elite 150 spirits for 2014. Personified by Thomas Jefferson—known for his curiosity and experimental spirit— the Jefferson’s brand is dedicated to pushing …
An icon graced the cover of the November 1972 issue of TIME Magazine. Though not a politician, nor a movie star, this phenomenon was well-known and well-loved in households all across America. Proudly displayed on the cover was a bottle of Gallo Family Vineyards Hearty Burgundy, a paragon of the booming California wine industry. …
Good taste loves company. So it shouldn’t come as a surprise that Linn, the makers of the best sound systems in the world and one that changed the world of hi-fi forever, sought out fellow highland brand Highland Park Single Malt Scotch to mark its 40th anniversary of the Sondek LP12 turntable. United …
As the name slyly seeps into your memory, your senses detect the most agreeable and pure essence of flavor. Pardon the obvious, but really there is no other way to properly describe the line up of pür•spirits. As the name implies, the unique liqueurs and geists really do exude clarity, …
In the pursuit of perfection it’s often said that “the devil is in the details,” a sentiment that captures the spirit of 123 Organic Extra Añejo Diablito. It all began when tequila expert David Ravandi envisioned an Organic Tequila that would appeal to even the most discerning wine enthusiasts. A …
Imagine a man larger than life, whose raison d’être is to share his passion – for wine, for beauty, for people and for experiencing every moment. That is the spirit of Jean-Charles Boisset, the Burgundy-born wine impresario and founder of the JCB Collection of wines. The JCB Collection challenges how you think about …
In the history of LOUIS XIII cognac, the discovery of a Rare Cask has happened only once before. The stars have aligned once again as Rémy Martin reveals Louis XIII Rare Cask 42,6, one unique and exceptional tierçon discovered by Cellar Master Pierrette Trichet. Perhaps the most exclusive product released by any cognac house, the …