In 1516 Bavarian law established the Reinheitsgebot, literally “purity order”, but often loosely translated into English as the “German Beer Purity Law”. This law, in which Germans rightfully take great pride to this day, not only limited the allowable ingredients in all beer produced in Germany to simply barley, hops, and …
When looking at the whiskey scene today it is unmistakeable that there are some weird things going. Whiskey is a drink where tradition, even when experimented with, is very much held dear. One of the biggest shake-ups in this realm has been the creation of flavored whiskey’s by many well …
McCarren Rooftop McCarren Hotel & Pool, located in the heart of Williamsburg, Brooklyn’s most vibrant neighborhood, features one of the city’s largest hotel pools and a rooftop bar, as well as a signature modern American restaurant, Oleanders, and 64 contemporary guest rooms. McCarren Rooftop officially opened to the skies of Brooklyn on Friday, …
Rhône is one of the most popular wine regions in France – and with good reason: the wines over-deliver on quality-to-value. There are still many discoveries to be made, and perhaps the most delightful is a small corner of the southern Rhône known as the Cèze Valley. It is home …
So how did an organic spirits distillery on Bainbridge Island in the United States’ Washington State decide to age its new extremely limited release single grain whiskey in mizunara oak harvested from Japan? Well, it all started with a village founded on Bainbridge in 1883 by some of the first …
Situated in the heart of the Moulin-à-Vent appellation which is located in the southernmost tip of Burgundy stands the renowned Château du Moulin-à-Vent formally know as Château des Thorins. Under its previous name, history has it that in the 17th century Romanèche-Thorins became consumed at the Court of the King …
What do you do for your father’s 45-year anniversary with his company and presumed retirement to bestow him with your greatest esteem? If you happen to be a Kentucky bourbon distiller and you’ve been working with your father for all of your adult life, obviously you craft the most exquisite …
Let’s face it. White wine has to prove itself just a little bit more than red. Which makes it all the more exciting when a new white wine star makes it to the short-list of world class wines. This spring chefs and sommeliers are talking about Albariño wines from Rías …
So, you want to become a home brewer? You foresee yourself rounding up those friends and relatives who, very hesitantly, agree to come taste test your most recent batch. They, out of love from the bottom of their hearts, put their lives out on the line to entertain your alcohol …
This beer is made from vaginal bacteria. Yes, you heard us right. The lady bits of Czech model Alexandra Brendlova have been swabbed. The lactic acid bacteria separated, cleaned, and multiplied for use in a culture starter kit then combined with water, malt, hops, wooden chips, and yeast. The resulting …
Growing up, I was never really a rum guy. Sure, I went through a piña colada phase, and the first time I saw Tom Cruise slinging his masterfully saccharine mixological mayhem (and charm! never-ever forget the charm of the pre-Scientology Mr. Cruise!) in Cocktail, I convinced my 11-year-old self that …
Vintage: 2014 Price $17 Pierre Lurton returned home to his personal estate, Château Marjosse in the Entre-Deux- Mers, after lending and wielding his talents to renowned Châteaux Cheval Blanc and d’Yquem. At Marjosse, Lurton has produced both red and white wine since 1990. He was originally drawn to the site …