If you’re a mixology master traveling place to place showing off your cocktail engineering skills, then you no doubt know the importance of a bag that carries the tools of the trade. And you no doubt know Jim Meehan. He’s the extraordinary barman behind NYC’s legendary bar PDT and its …
Are you looking to one day master espresso? Are you an amateur barista with a love for the perfect foamy cup of joe and beautiful art? This Espresso Art and Science Print from design firm Stellavie is an excellent addition to your kitchen wall. This silkscreen print showcases the rituals …
Roll with the flow. Inspired by the love of wine Australian glass designer Emma Klau created the Revolving collection. First came the red wine glass- the axis allows the glass to revolve in a circle, aerating the wine. Thin rimmed, easy to drink from mouth to nose, easy to hold. This …
On my monthly search for new gadgets to hit the world of alcoholic delights, I came across a wine aerator that left a lasting impression on me. The aerator market is by no means small, there are new designs and concepts cropping up right left and center, but one component …
Over the past two decades a spirit legend has graced our palates, a yearly ritual to many who seek to add modern art to their liquor cabinet, combining both incredible taste and visual excellence. I am, of course, referring to the legendary collection of Jose Cuervo Reserva de la Familia. …
Kentucky is synonymous with Bourbon. (Okay, and horses.) And bourbon was recognized by the U.S. Congress as “the true American spirit.” So what’s a distilling industry newcomer to do when the competition has been entrenched almost since the inception of the country? For the New Riff Distillery, the double-shot answer …
A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away lived a boy who followed his sculpting dreams to become the one and only Zeitgaiss. His developed palate for wine and cheese alongside the influence of a friend, who works for a wine importer, allowed him to discover the …
By Michael Cervin Everyone in the wine world knows Riedel – the glassmaker who changed wine appreciation by creating stemware specifically suited to an individual wines’ characteristics. But what few people ever see is the process of their hand blown glasses. I recently visited the Riedel Factory in Kufstein, Austria …
Psst, yeah you, over here! No, here behind the coats. Yes, that’s right. Is the coast clear? Yes? Okay, let me explain. I’m undercover so keep a look out. My friends over in Seattle created me to look like a coat hanger to the naked eye, but should you be …
Many alcohol enthusiasts also happen to be aesthetically inclined. The wine and spirits industry has become a leader in fine design. Wineries and distillers have discovered that their target audiences (you and I) respond well to fine design, and even make purchases based on whether or not a bottle’s label …
Sleek with a laboratory flask flare, the Menu Wine Breather looks little like its intended task. An oval, disc like base attached to a long cylindrical neck—but what is it: a vase, an inverted funky wine glass, a graduated cylinder and Erlenmeyer flask hybrid, or simply a container for holding …
I’m sure everyone can recall a time when they’ve laid a hand on a dusty, dirty bottle of wine at the back of kitchen cupboard. You carefully extract the cork like a neurosurgeon. Slowly pour a glass trying to avoid sediment. It smells like a fousty sofa in an old …