You can never go wrong with a glass of single malt whiskey. Made from a fermented mash of malted barley, it is truly a liquor for the ages. Hailing from Scotland and Ireland, single malt whiskey can now be found being distilled in countries all over the world. Whether you’re …
Getting into wine can be daunting. With countless styles, varieties, and producers, navigating even the most basic wine list, or picking the right bottle from an unending sea of wines on a supermarket shelf can seem an impossible task. Of course there are a wealth of different ways to start learning …
With spring just around the corner, it’s easy to find yourself daydreaming about warmer weather. Sitting on a blanket, in a sea of green grass, enjoying friends, family, good food, and even better drinks. But there’s nothing better for a bad case of spring fever than good company and a …
Photo Credit: Whisky Magazine Once a year, whisky drinkers around the world wait in expectation to hear one piece of very important news: which whiskies are considered to be the best in the world that year according to the World Whiskies Awards. The most sought-after of the awards being world’s best …
The 70’s weren’t always about long, hippy hair and lava lamps. No, there were other important things going on at the time as well – like world peace. Perhaps the greatest thing to come from the 70’s? (OK, besides David Bowie) Long John 12 Year Old Ceramic Jug. This antique spirit …
The intricate process of making a smooth cognac like Louis XIII ensures the beautiful tasting notes of this 1,200 eaux-de-vie. The flavorings of sweet nectar from flowers, honey, and dried fruit pair well with the sophisticated tastes of leather, nutmeg, sandalwood, and earthy wood bark. Each flavor is delicate and …
Molecular gastronomy is the name given to a group of cooking processes, which uses scientific laboratory equipment to fully accentuate the ingredients used. Wasabi sorbet and 3D-printed chocolate are almost retaliatory statements against the use of scientific principles to produce poor-quality processed foods. One might look at Atom – a …
A trip around the world can start and end with World’s End Tiki Spiced Rum. The appropriate balance of notable cinnamon and allspice combined with exotic fruits make this Caribbean Rum from Trinidad and Barbados very flavorful. Sweet raisin, mango, and kiwi pull through the warmth of a secret mixture …
Prepare to indulge yourself for the release of the complete collection of Perrier-Jouët Champagne. With more than three different bubblies to appease any palate, the Perrier-Jouët range will bring elegance to any table. Belle Epoque is a 2006 vintage that resembles a light Chardonnay with cold and dry wintery finish, …
German distillers Kaspar and Martin are releasing their very own Knut Hansen Dry Gin. In honor of the late great sailor Knut Lier-Hansen, this self-titled gin encompasses Hansen’s highly refined lifespan of stylized facial hair, tattoos, and history of planting explosives on enemy ships during WWII. These distillers set out …
Photo Credit: Colin Hampden-White Speyside has many pretty distilleries. It also has some very large and some very small distilleries, some which are easy to find and others that aren’t. Cardhu is none of these. It is medium-sized, attractive and slightly off the beaten track but not difficult to find. …
Commemorating the popular Scandinavian summer festival the same producers are now bottling their very own liquor Sweden Rock Holy Spirit Solera 15. Rich in color and flavor Sweden Rock Holy Spirit is a Guyanese rum has a warm buttery taste accompanied by a fig and clove finish. Aged in American …