Pop the corks because I would like to make a toast to the launch of the interactive Champagne maps from the Bureau du Champagne, USA! Located in Washington DC, the Champagne Bureau is the United States’ representative of the Comité Champagne. They are the trade association that represents the …
The way we enjoy our wine is forever changing, and you can rest assured that we’ll always be here to keep you on top of the latest trends. We recently came across a new service in the UK that we’re incredibly excited to share with you. A company called Vinoa …
The hottest July days that the UK have ever seen!!? We’re a responsible bunch. We don’t want anyone to dehydrate through lack of drinking. We also don’t want anyone to drink lousy wines. So I’m going to give you the monthly rundown of the most recommendable White wines that have …
Burleighs Gin began as just a dream for Phil Burley. He envisioned a craft distillery located in his home county of Leicestershire. Fate would approve his vision with the assistance of world renowned Master Distiller Jamie Baxter. Together, they built a distillery that would ensure their spot on the global …
Pét-nat: if you’ve never heard of it, it’s time to get in the know. Just over the past few years this naturally sparkling wine, full name pétillant naturel, has become the bubbly darling of the wine industry; a hipster-accented wink to other wine lovers who know what’s up. But …
Why do we drink what we drink? Maybe we just love the aroma of a good bourbon. Or maybe it’s because we saw someone order one on TV. Pop culture and drinking are inextricably linked, and quite a few pop culture goings-on have had a profound effect on the …
Over the past two decades a spirit legend has graced our palates, a yearly ritual to many who seek to add modern art to their liquor cabinet, combining both incredible taste and visual excellence. I am, of course, referring to the legendary collection of Jose Cuervo Reserva de la Familia. …
The natural world possesses unimaginable untapped potential for brewers and distillers. Unlikely sources produce unique and sought after results. As we see it now, plant and animal products are used in the greater majority of consumer goods (unless certified vegan). From alcohol to plastic bags to laundry detergent to food …
For all of you eco-conscious beer drinkers out there, if you haven’t tried Eel River Brewing you have done your palate a great injustice. But never fear, for there is no time like the present. Famed as America’s very first certified organic brewery, Eel River Brewing began in 1995 when …
My expectations were high with Daffy’s Gin. It’s produced in Edinburgh by a former wine maker and whisky distiller. The stunning bottle includes an illustration drawn by Robert McGinnis, the man behind the James Bond and Barbarella movie posters. The spirit is named after the goddess of gin. And it’s …
Will you be having wine this evening? Of course you want to, but with that tiny print and the list a mile long, you panic and simply say, “No.” Even if you have an idea of a food pairing or your preference for the night, you still rely on suggestions …
Not many know that the tiny Scottish island of Jura – described by George Orwell as an “extremely ungetatable” place – was where the author wrote his world famous novel 1984. To celebrate that fact the island’s distillery has released a vintage edition of its single malt. Casked in 1984, …