When Üllo founder and CEO James Kornacki was obtaining his PhD in chemistry from Northwestern, he probably wasn’t focused on the future goal of removing sulfites from wine. But when he developed the wine purification filters for his innovative start-up in 2014, his background in science certainly came in handy. Inspired …
If the name “Flesh & Blood” for Dogfish Head’s new IPA stirs up some ominous connotations for you, fear not. The “flesh and blood” of which the moniker refers once belonged to ripe, juicy, lemons and blood oranges, the zesty and bright essence of which elevate this brew from just …
In the lovely bucolic village of Shoreham in Kent lies a tucked-away surprise one wouldn’t quite expect to find here—a beautiful vineyard with an elegant, modern tasting room crafting award-winning wines from innovative blends. Lesser-known grapes like Siegerrebe (grown mostly in Germany and similar in flavor to Gewürztraminer) Seyval, and …
The beautiful undulating green hillsides of rural England are lush with botanical delights, and leading UK independent beverage producer Halewood Wines & Spirits has intelligently decided to incorporate some of that prolific local flora into their two new craft gins in the JJ Whitley line. JJ Whitley London Dry Gin, the more …
Spend your visit to London right on the historic Park Lane in the Grosvenor House Hotel. This iconic hotel combines style with an incredible experience to bring guests a trip they’ll never forget. Rooms mesh contemporary luxury and deluxe amenities with a traditional and classic London feel. The newly refurbished suites …
Everybody’s a somebody except Mr Nobody. A chef, a bar man, and a computer geek met 10 years prior but lost touch until they decided to meet up a couple years ago to discuss life and their mutual interest in eating out. Food and drinks are the two collective things …
Much like the Queen, The Macallan needs no introduction. This single malt scotch whisky has created a name for itself, and it’s a name we respect. Filling oak casts with only 16% of the spirit stills’ distillation, The Macallan is incredibly selective, providing its consumers with only the best of …
Big news: George Dickel Tennessee Whisky is releasing 80 barrels of 17-year-old whisky. Seriously. The barrels, somehow forgotten by time, where stumbled upon by Allisa Henly, the newest appointed distiller at George Dickel. Although she’s worked at the George Dickel distillery for almost 10 years, Henly decided to take her …
If you’re lucky enough to secure a coveted barstool at the elegant bar at London’s Dorchester Hotel overlooking Hyde Park this summer, be sure to try a tantalizing “Old Tom Cobbler”, the recipe for which was created by ultra-talented mixologist and industry legend Giuliano Morandin utilizing Old Tom Gin, fresh …
Winery – Prieure Saint Jean de Bebian Wine – The White Priory Vintage – 2011 Varietal – 60% Roussanne, 15% Clairette, 15% Picpoul, 10% Grenache Blanc. Score – 93/100 Price – GBP £23.00 USD $33.77 Delicately crushed rose petals and toasted almonds on the nose at first, followed by honey, …
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 …