On my monthly search for new gadgets to hit the world of alcoholic delights, I came across a wine aerator that left a lasting impression on me. The aerator market is by no means small, there are new designs and concepts cropping up right left and center, but one component …
Nestled in the quaint and historic ski town of Breckenridge, Colorado stands the Breckenridge Distillery. Established in 2007, this 4,000 square foot facility is home to many internationally renowned products that are mashed, fermented and distilled right here in the distillery with locally sourced ingredients. To attempt to meet demand, …
Right in the heart of London stands a 126-roomed Victorian styled townhouse exemplifying historic charm with a modern twist. The Kensington Hotel, one of five luxury hotels in the ever-popular Doyle Collection, boasts individually decorated lavish suites combining a bold mix of traditional fabrics and upholstery with contemporary art and …
France’s Nord-Pas-de-Calais region is a charming patchwork of gently undulating farmlands edged by a scenic coastline and the border with Belgium. Unlike its Flemish neighbors, however, this area’s signature ale is not widely known to the American palate. It’s a shame because the Bière de Garde, which is traditionally brewed …
Welcome to our brand spanking new series of whisky reviews, created by our very own UK spirits specialists, Rob Bruce. He’s decided to bin the bull and cut the crap all too often associated with whisky reviews. In stead, we have a simple, effective and accessible guide to the “water of …
Fancy yourself as a whisky connoisseur? Feel as though you need to expand your horizons and add tipples to your collection from further afield? Well look no further, as of 3rd of June 2015 a whole new array of premium whiskies has become obtainable through dekanta.com. Dekanta, a Japanese family …
With spring and warmer weather comes the sprouting beauty of various plants and flowers. Incorporating organic ingredients full of flavor and color has built many alcohols. Caorunn Gin (“ka-roon”) is no stranger to the seasonal botanicals that sprout in the Scottish Highlands. They expertly infuse five locally foraged and …
Ah, day drinking… If there’s one thing of value the bi-coastal hipster hoards have legitimized for the rest of America, it’s day drinking—especially when it happens within the friendly confines of a winery’s tasting room. You didn’t think that Aunt Myra, visiting from Des Moines, was really all that interested …
Fernet, an Italian type of amaro (an herbal liquor), is a standard mixer in most San Francisco bars. In fact, the San Francisco Bay Area accounts for over 25% of fernet consumption in the US. But it’s not until fernet enthusiasts Max Rudsten and Ben Flanjnik (winemaker and star of …
There is a legend that the Abbey at Brittany was some of the first planted Cabernet Franc in the soils of the Loire Valley, cuttings coming from the Basque region in the 11th Century. Why anyone would have traveled over 1,000 miles with a satchel of vines is unclear, …
What: Commanderie de la Bargemone – 2014 Blanc Where: Coteaux d’Aix en Provence, France Price: $16 A rather charming Provençal blend of 50% Rolle (Vermentino), 30% Sauvignon Blanc, 10% Ugni Blanc and 10% Grenache Blanc. Refreshingly floral with hints of orange and nectarine, the Rolle shines through with its uplift of …
What happens when you combine the sheer brilliance of lavish hospitality with some of the most renowned gin in the United Kingdom? Pure Gin-ius that’s what. When Le Meridien & Sipsmith joined forces to transform the outdoor terrace at their luxury Piccadilly hotel into a Summer gin haven – we …