From the land of musketeers comes one of the world’s most marvelous spirits. Armagnac is produced by the incredibly talented distillers of Gascony and is unique in its grapes, production method, and of course, character of the land from which it comes. Here are some of the greats of …
In case you didn’t get the memo yet, 2014 was an AWESOME vintage for rosé in France. So good in fact that most cases were pre-sold to restaurants and retailers several months before the wines even reached US soil. I’ve been sure to celebrate such a great vintage by sipping …
GRAVITY Bistro & Wine Bar You can’t argue that a place that celebrates Les Temps Joyeux instead of Happy Hour would be on the list of places to enjoy a few French finds. Gravity’s Chef Brandon Stroud specializes in French cuisine so it’s no wonder that, although they provide wines …
Rye has a long history with American palates. George Washington was no stranger to its distillation and distribution, becoming the largest purveyor of his time. And who isn’t familiar with cocktail staples such as the Old-Fashioned and Manhattan that made rye a popular pastime? WhistlePig was launched in 2007 on …
Need a new place to enjoy your daily coffee? Are you looking for a new spot on Saturday morning to supply your caffeine fix? These 5 places around Portland OR. have the coffee, espresso, and tea you need to wake up in the morning. Not only is it great coffee …
On the sunny morning of September 27, 1914, Frans De Moor found himself staring down a German death squad in the medieval town of Aalst, Belgium. Frans and 29 other civilians were to lose their lives in a gruesome theatrical stunt to terrorize the population. Frans’ heinous crime? Refusing …
After you’ve enjoyed the sublimely warm days, cuddle up with these comfort brews to get you through the cool nights. Starr Hill – Red Roostarr – Coffee Cream Stout Where: Charlottesville, Va. Abv: 5.8% Price: $2.50/12 oz. Hello breakfast! Semi-sweet chocolate and Kona coffee with a little smoked bacon …
How does one create harmony in a relationship? Simple, start with good raw material. It took 8 secret botanicals, harvested at their optimal freshness, for Langley’s team of expert distillers, blenders and bottlers to be sufficiently satisfied. It was the 8th batch, after exhaustive series of testing, that sealed …
Are you tired of turning up at dinner parties only to be chided for your Chardonnay choice, or scoffed at for bringing a standard Sauvignon Blanc? Navigating the world of wines can be daunting so here is a brief guide of some more unusual offerings that will impress any discerning …
Nothing beats finding a bargain, especially a bargain break. But what if you end up somewhere surprisingly costly once you’re on the ground? How do you avoid seeing the savings you made disappear fast with unexpected and hefty food and drink bills? Well, we’ve just stumbled across the answer. Travel …
We all secretly love arrogance. It’s just a hop, skip and overlap of confidence, which we could all use a barrel of. Enter Liquid Arrogance – Bourbon Barrel-Aged Arrogant Bastard. Cousin to Double Bastard Ale and Lucky Bustard Ale, Bourbon Barrel-Aged Arrogant Bastard delivers a cacophony of flavor and texture that comes from …
The tennis season is well and truly upon us heralding the start of British summer time. There will be garden parties galore. Murray mania will infect the masses. And Pimms will prevail as THE drink to wash down that other seasonal classic, strawberries and cream. But what if you wanted something …