If the lingering winter weather has you wishing for a warm Caribbean beach, we have just the trick. A bottle of Kirk and Sweeney rum, handcrafted with sugarcane nurtured under the island sunshine of the Dominican Republic. The Kirk and Sweeney line of rums is developed under the watchful eye of …
The world of fashion is notorious for pulling inspiration from all sorts of life. When it comes down to it, fashion is a form of art to be appreciated and interpreted. For the creators of the well-established eyewear company Finlay & Co. designing detailed and unique frames and lenses is …
Traditional bitters contain a complex combination of many spices and botanicals aimed to be a main ingredient in the cocktail. While, indeed, this does inevitably had an intricate mixture of flavors, it limits the mixologists flexibility with the drink. Once added, there’s no turning back. Seeing this drawback, The Dorchester …
Everyday Bordeaux: Château Clos Haut-Peyraguey Sauternes Vintage: 2009 Blend: 95% Sémillon, 5% Sauvignon Blanc Price: $33 The smallest estates of the Sauternes premier curs classes from the 1855 classification spreads over just 12 hectares of vineyard space—eight, of which, are located on a single parcel on the north east …
Your favorite childhood sandwich has made its way into your cocktail glass. Yes, PB&J in a cocktail. This pre-made cocktail is made by distilling 4 year Kentucky straight bourbon with organic peanut butter. Then, the peanut butter bourbon is then mixed with more bourbon, pink Himalayan sea salt, and raspberry …
Collaborations between professional athletes and alcohol companies are nothing new, but one specific adult beverage sadly rides the bench. That is, until, two Carolina Hurricanes (a NHL team for you non-sporty folks) players and former owner of Tobacco Roads Cellars—a boutique winery in Napa named for the rivalry between the …
April sees the return of Cocktails in The City to Leeds as cocktail enthusiasts are set to converge for a two-night cocktail extravaganza on 7th & 8th April. Twenty of the city’s best bars will be popping up at Leeds City Hall to create new signature cocktails and compete to win the coveted …
Vintage: 2011 Blend: 60% Cab Sauv, 30% Merlot, 10% Cab Franc Price: $16 The journey for Chateau Beaumont has been a long one, but its vineyards have remained true since 1824. The splendid Renaissance style castle wasn’t even built until thirty years after the fact. The property bounced around from …
Ever tried to pair food and whisky? Although not as common as wine or beer pairings, it is a highly rewarding experience. I recently attended a dinner at El Dorado Kitchen in Sonoma, where all the dishes were paired with Whistle Pig whiskies. It was a revelation, and memorable dining …
If you keep up with the latest health and fitness trends, you’ve probably heard of words like “bulletproof” or “paleo” being applied to coffee. These terms have been used to describe a beverage created by mixing butter, coffee and oil. Counterintuitive to everything you’ve ever learned about butter, this beverage …
April sees the return of Cocktails in The City to Leeds as cocktail enthusiasts are set to converge for a two-night cocktail extravaganza on 7th & 8th April. Twenty of the city’s best bars will be popping up at Leeds City Hall to create new signature cocktails and compete to win the coveted …
Founded in 1978 to deliver remarkable California Pinot Noir at an affordable price, Mark West Wines has equal parts patience, hard work, and passion to go from vineyard to barrel to bottle. With so many fabulous Pinot choices, it’s hard to choose which Mark West is best for you. But, …