Two James Spirits in Detroit, Michigan became the first licensed distillery to open in the city after the prohibition. Natives of Detroit, David Landrum and Peter Bailey were old friends separated by relocation. Initially an art history and studio art major, David Landrum became interested food and beverage. After …
Bowmore have been producing some of the most sought after whiskies since 1779, distilling rich peat smoked single malt scotch whiskies on the island of Islay. One of only a few distilleries that still malts their own barley the grain is turned by hand every four hours, it is then …
Since 2001, Roth Estate Winery has been crafting some of the most exceptional wines from Sonoma County’s best growing sites. In 2015, the winery became a popular spot for guests to take in the glamorous tasting room, enjoy a tour and tasting with lunch, challenge friends to outdoor games, or …
Laborie has a rich history dating as far back as the seventeenth century. The Tailleferts family left the district of La Bri in the Poitou-Charentes area of France destined for South Africa. The family was granted a farm all the way back in 1691 and the name Laborie was …
Inspired by the Sierra Nevada Mountains, Sierra Nevada beers are designed to be as bold, wild, and unwavering as the storied granite peaks. Established in 1979 by home brewers Ken Grossman and Paul Camusi in Chico, California. Sierra Nevada’s Pale Ale is the second best-selling craft beer in the U.S. …
Settling its roots down in 1918, Koöperatieve Wijnbouwers Vereniging van Suid-Afrika (KWV; Afrikaans for “Co-operative Winemakers Union of South Africa) had grandeur visions for better wine in South Africa. They sought to stabilize and add structure to a young, struggling industry. Since its start nearly a century ago, KWV has …
Hey there once again, folks. Feeling those winter blues down deep in your soggy shoes? That’s okay—we all are. Believe me— I’m coming from Seattle; and seasonal affective disorder is transmutable by eye contact around here (also, it abbreviates to SAD which is almost too perfect). If you’re not wet …
When you hear the word “Lambic” what’s the first thing you think of? Many beer lovers would say that Belgium is the first thing that comes to mind. Not many Lambic style beers in the U.S. can go up against the ones over in Belgium, but there is a small …
KWV is a large producer of wines, fortified wines, brandies, and other alcoholic beverages located in the Paarl region of South Africa. The Mediterranean type climate and diverse soils of the area create a perfect environment for quality grape production.They are known to make some of the greatest fortified wines. By using …
King George VI and Queen Elizabeth made history when they became the first reigning monarchs to visit Canada in 1939. After hearing the historic news, a Canadian spirits entrepreneur set out to create a whisky suited for the royal couple. He meticulously trialed more than 600 blends before outfitting the …
It was a more complex time fifty years ago for whisky. The yeast and barley were far more inefficient, fermentation times were longer, and distilleries were sprawling with a variety of different maltings but this all led to a distinct flavor, a more complex flavor. The whiskies were subtle and …
Hate wet weather? Think of it as a challenge—that’s what growers for South African winemaker KWV do. Frequent drizzle clouded the 2014 grape growing season, but that year’s Cathedral Cellar Chardonnay turned out to be a silvery yellow lining. Fruit was harvested from vineyard towns along the Western Cape including …