Rochester, New York is known as “The Flower City” for its rich botanical heritage. This year in May during the annual Lilac Festival, Black Button Distilling is adding to the festivities by releasing nearly 4,000 bottles of their handcrafted, limited edition Lilac Gin. Lilac Gin is made with fresh handpicked …
If you are a fan of flavored vodka, or quality vodka in general, you may already be familiar with Cîroc. Distilled in France, they’ve been creating excellent (gluten-free!) vodkas in nearly every flavor imaginable for a long time. This year they are putting out a limited edition offering that will …
Before Prohibition, Tennessee was such a hotbed for whiskey production that they were in a class on their own. To earn this label, Tennessee whiskey has to contain at least 51% corn and be produced in Tennessee. Oh, and it has to be filtered through a bed of sugar maple …
Located in Marlborough, New Zealand’s largest wine region, is the Jackson Estate. Warm weather during the summer months coupled with cool nights keeps acid levels down and enhances flavor development. The “Stitch” Sauvignon Blank 2016 is named in honor of the founder of the Jackson Estate and is the result …
Tequila comes in many shapes, sizes, strengths, and—of course—quality. It’s important to know what you are looking for, be it tequila for margaritas or tequila for sipping. Tequila Añejos are in the latter category. They are aged between a year and three years, and they tend to be a lot …
With a name that translates to ‘High Culture,’ Haute Couture French Bubbles asserts itself as a classy, sophisticated wine right from the start. They’ve built the brand by combining the growing market for sparkling wine with the artistic ideals of French fashion and style. The result is a fun wine …
In the heart of the Aegean Sea, in a region known for the aromatic qualities of its grapes, is the Metaxa distillery. Their vineyards are nestled on terraces in view of the sea, and the grapes are all harvested by hand. They’ve been around since 1888, so it’s no wonder …
If you’re trying to find a beer that everyone in your friend group will enjoy—well, you’re probably not going to succeed. But a Belgian Style Pale Ale is a pretty good option if you’re trying to please a lot of people. Characterized by gold to copper coloring and low …
Beefeater is one of the most recognizable gins on the market. They’ve been distilling in London since the nineteenth century, and their recipe remains largely unchanged in all that time. Beefeater’s established excellence has made them a favorite among bartenders and consumers alike, but that doesn’t mean they aren’t afraid …
Guinness needs no introduction. Their deep, rich stout is synonymous with the country of Ireland and with excellent flavor. But the creamy, distinctive beer isn’t the only offering from Guinness. If you love to rep Ireland but stouts aren’t your thing, or if you’d like something a little lighter during …
In 1966, Mark Edwin Andrews purchased Knappogue Castle, a 15th century castle in Ireland. While he and his wife set about restoring the castle, he also began acquiring a collection of pure pot still Irish whiskey. Apparently a man of many talents, he set about aging and bottling the product …
San Francisco’s Anchor Distilling Company was the first craft distillery in the United States. It was created when Fritz Maytag looked around and realized there wasn’t a single 100% American rye whiskey on the market. Old Potrero was released in 1994, the first whiskey of its kind since Prohibition. Anchor …