Twenty-seven years ago I was born in the Rotunda Hospital in Dublin, Ireland. Three months after birth, my parents moved back to the states and I haven’t returned to my verdant homeland. When I eventually return I’ll be sure to visit West Cork Distillers, located along the southwestern coast in …
I deem this weekend an appropriate occasion to delve into the “E Pluribus Unum” of wines in my constitution, Cabernet. This robust red is my crème de la crème because of its distinct, tannin-rich, oaky flavor. The oakiest “Cabs” nearly splinter my esophagus and invariably, indelibly imprint my palate’s memory. …
Do you ever harrowingly pace the aisles of your local liquor store? You see the Merlot, the Rioja, the Cabernet Sauvingons, the Sauvignon Blancs, the Tempranill…-wtf? What’s the price? Why is this wine $12 but this wine is $120? Before you know it, you haven’t made a decision and you …
The fresh-on-the-scene Norwegian distiller Oslo Håndverksdestiller (OHD) is launching its first product, an aperitif entitled MARKA. Blending sixteen botanicals, this infantile aperitif provides a lighter alternative to the darker, heavier aperitifs Norwegians are accustomed to. OHD’s head distiller Dave Gordonio was previously the head brewer at close by Ægir brewery. …
This oven-roasted agave concoction is sure to please the senses and provide ye with a taste that is auténticamente mexicana. Distilled south of the border, this blended mezcal libation was created by two illustrious mezcaleros; Pedro Mateo and Mijail Zara. The label’s Jaguar-Antelope-Golden Eagle creature portends its versatile flavor. While …
Aptly chosen, Uncouth Vermouth’s logo features the all-black silhouette of a woman sticking her finger up her nose. This version of the Manhattan and Martini staple ingredient has been attracting the ire of traditional Vermouth distillers, turning their noses up at this variation’s lack of wormwood. The first alcoholic vermouth …
As I sip this 2013 Matsu El Picaro, its rich, oaky flavor sates my palate and its robust finish clears my nose. Craving another pour, I find myself reaching for its midnight-black bottle (and wishing I purchased a 12 oz. NY Strip on my commute home—but alas, it’s tuna tonight). …
Armed with the mission to “bring quality whisky to the those who are unable to afford the rising prices of the spirit globally,” drink writers Joel Harrison and Neil Ridley have launched Exile Casks: “The writers turned detective as they took on the role of cask hunters on a journey …