Photo Credit Christian Banfield Porter’s Gin has a new brand ambassador by the name of Jack Wareing. A self-identified “Gin Slinger,” his LinkedIn profile indicates that he earned a BA in Photography from England’s University for the Creative Arts before doing a 2.5-year stint as a Dandelyan bartender. No doubt …
The villages of Cuzcurrita de Río Tirón and Uruñuela in the winemaking region of La Rioja, Spain may have less than 1,000 inhabitants apiece, but, together, they produce some of the best grand reserve wine in the region. Some of this wine comes from the Bodegas Urbina vineyards, which were …
One Fo(u)r Rosé was created by the Centre Vinicole–Champagne Nicolas Feuillatte in the heart of the champagne-making region of Chouilly, France. Pairing cutting-edge technology with human talent, it takes weeks for the company’s Chief Winemaker, David Henault, to concoct the house blends and decide which harvests are worthy of vintage …
The Duppy Share is the Caribbean equivalent of the Scottish Angels’ Share, the portion of distilled whisky that evaporates during maturation. According to legend, a duppy is a dark Jamaican spirit and master blender that steals the best tots of maturing rum from the surrounding islands. Founders George and Jess …
Harris is the southern half of Lewis and Harris, an Outer Hebridean island off the northwest coast of Scotland. Nestled between the Highlands to the east and the Atlantic to the west, the Hearachs (Scottish Gaelic for people from Harris) still cut peat for fuel, farm small parcels of rented …
It’s no coincidence that the logo of The Lost Distillery Company (TLDC) incorporates the Triskele, an ancient Celtic symbol of reincarnation. As the company’s name suggests, its mission is to rediscover and restore whisky brands that have been lost due to war, politics, and globalization. The process begins with historical …
On January 18, 2018, gin-lovers will converge on East London for the second World’s Best Martini Challenge. The contest will feature the 2017 brand winner, Daffy’s Gin, as well as five finalists from The Contender’s Challenge Series, an international gin tasting competition led by martini connoisseurs and Challenge cofounders Gary …
Founded on a bit of a whim, Portobello Road Gin (PRG) has become an international, award-winning favorite with critics and consumers. Named after the iconic London market street on which it’s located, it occupies The Distillery—a four-floor, gin-lover’s paradise that includes a “Ginstitute,” a Resting Room, and a GinTonica. Once …
Mezcales de Leyenda is a spirit brand that specializes in mezcal, alcoholic beverages distilled from Mexican agaves. The company’s flagship collection features five types of agaves, specifically selected to characterize the mezcal regions of Durango, Guerrero, Oaxaca, Puebla, and San Luis Potosí. In addition, Mezcales de Leyenda now offers four …
The Taylor/Wakefield legacy started in 1969, when Bill Taylor Sr. and sons, Bill and John, purchased land along the Wakefield River in the Clare Valley. Their vision and purpose was to create the most successful family-owned wine company in Australia. Known as Wakefield Wines in the northern hemisphere, Taylors Wines …
Parlez-vous français? No matter. The French Gentleman’s smooth, suave blend of Jack Daniel’s Gentleman Jack Double Mellowed Tennessee Whiskey, Chambord, and cranberry juice is a universal language that anyone can learn to speak fluently. Topped with three red raspberries and garnished with a single rule—indulgence—this irreverent libation will soon set …
Jack Daniel’s Gentleman Jack Double Mellowed Tennessee Whiskey is the foundation of the Southern Gentlemen—a sweet blend of triple sec, Tuaca, and Sprite with a feisty dash of orange bitters. Combining refined comfort with unpretentious courtesy, this highball is just as much at home at social events as it is …