The simplest of all gin-based drinks, the G&T nevertheless has a colourful past. Born out of the necessity to make anti-malarial quinine palatable, it quickly became evident that tonic water was the perfect companion for gin. Quinine, a bitter bark extract of the cinchona tree, was used to ward off …
First, it was just two best mates, Cam and Stu, one a former Olympic athlete and would-be distiller, the other talented in different ways (mainly drinking and talking). Second, the duo met Matt, a brand strategist with a tendency to over-think everything. The three guys quickly found they had two …
The fact of the matter is that, here in Australia, we don’t have 100 years of distilling or winemaking under our belts. We have been only doing it for the past five or so years, so we won’t be presumptuous enough to try to teach anyone very much at all. …
Four Pillars Navy Strength is for when you need your gin to stand up in a drink. They started experimenting with some high proof batches of their Rare Dry Gin for the Gin Palace in early 2014, soon after they launched. After the fact, they decided to add fresh ‘Judy’s Everbearing’ native …
It’s a quiet street – one of few that you will find in between Union Square and the trendy Chelsea neighborhood, but one of many that you will find the further you go into Greenwich Village. The site is nondescript (in a good way – the best way), other than …
When you visit London, there’s always a list of things you want to see – The London Eye, St. Paul’s Cathedral, Covent Garden & West End theaters. So why not stay amidst all of those famous attractions while also enjoying deluxe accommodations that are for both business and leisure travelers …
English Bacchus are known to reflect its country of origin through aromas of elderflower, stone fruits, cut grass and buzzing summer hedgerow, which resonate with those who have spent time in the countryside. London Cru strives to retain the sense of the fresh, delicate wine in Baker St. It is …
Tradition blends with modernization in Veuve Clicquot’s Extra Brut Extra Old champagne. Clicquot Cellar Master Dominque Demarville sought to make a wine intense, powerful, fresh, and smooth and used the wines most fitting to these exceptional qualities. The wines blended in Extra Brut Extra Old span from 1988-2010, creating a …
BedThyme Tales Available at Two Hands NYC Photo credit Jenny Adams Ingredients 1.5 oz thyme infused Four Pillars Rare Dry Gin .5 oz aquavit 1 oz egg white .75 oz lemon juice .5 oz thyme honey syrup Glass: Coupe Garnish: Thyme sprig Method: Shake. Strain Mrs. Fitzgerald Photo credit Rick …
The famous French writer and philosopher still holds plenty of influence on the world today. Voltaire Cocktails & Champagne bar located in London is named after him due to that he spent six years in exile in The City. The perfect subterranean spot, this Grade-II listed bar is steeped in …
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 …
Wirra Wirra is a prime example of South Australia’s long winemaking traditions. It was originally founded in 1894 by Robert Strangways Wigley. Unfortunately, the winery fell on hard times after Wigley’s death and eventually closed down. It seemed this was the end of the Wirra Wirra story until 1969 when …