Your go-to cocktail and my personal favorite is now more accessible than ever. Cutwater has introduced Gin and Tonic in a can. This mixed drink will mix up your beer after beer routine. Bring a cooler to the beach without the hassle of glass, a light flavor with a …
A smidge of green, a pint of beer, and a laugh with friends are all things that make a St. Patrick’s Day celebration great – but what could make it better? A cocktail featuring the spirit of the holiday: Knappogue Castle 12 Year Single Malt Irish Whiskey. Whether you’re staying …
Photo Credit: David Katz Knappogue Castle’s whiskey is perfect on its own, but it is so versatile that it can be added to almost anything seamlessly. One such cocktail that is turning heads not only in Ireland but also all around the world is Ireland’s Call. Ireland’s Call incorporates Knappogue …
In the Scottish Highlands, Dornoch Castle is home to whisky, gin, and rum. Dedicated to the highest quality of these alcohols, Dornoch Distillery produced ten experimental batches of gin for feedback on each. This process will deduce to the perfect gin recipe. Each experimental gin accentuates different botanical flavors, from …
The Brits certainly win the gold this Winter Olympic season for the fanciest and most luxurious vodka! The unique shiny metallic gold bottle is chic and conveys sophistication with a dose of glamour. The beauty of a handmade pewter label is overlooked by so many brands that use the traditional …
In 1966 Mark Edwin Andrews purchased Knappogue Castle and, along with his wife, embarked on a journey to restore the castle to its original splendor and begin the passionate pursuit of a new hobby, buying casks of fine whiskey to be aged and bottled beneath the castle. Knappogue, pronounced “Nah’pogue”, …
Photo Credit Gabi Porter In a world of houses constructed with 2x4s and whiskeys over-processed with unnatural flavors and newfangled technology, it is refreshing to know that some consider the value in doing things the traditional way. When Mark Edwin Andrews and his wife Lavonne purchased the ramshackle Knappogue Castle …
Monte Viso, the highest mountain of the Cottian Alps, is so monumental and divine, it can be seen from the windows of the Milan Cathedral- some 145 miles away. Up close, you would see striking juniper, and freshly crisp spring water filtering through icy rocks from the snow-coated peak. That’s …
Pure, original, untouched: three words rarely used to describe grape growing regions around the world today. Many original rootstocks have been gradually destroyed in various parts of the globe, due to Phylloxera- a microscopic louse that feeds off grape roots. However, thanks to its geography and climate, Chile remains untouched: …
Photo Credit: Checker Hall Northeast Los Angeles’ Highland Park neighborhood is chock full of retro spots for shopping, dining and entertainment. One such establishment is Checker Hall – a restaurant and lounge bar located within a refurbished Masonic Temple. Surrounding the central, angular bar are cozy booths for couples and …
Photo Credit: Gabi Porter Knappogue Castle Single Malt Irish Whisky is named after the 551-year-old tower house that Americans, Mark Edwin Andrews and his wife, Lavonne, restored in 1966. Knappogue, pronounced “nah-pogue,” is Gaelic for “hill of the kiss.” The brand’s primary products are its 12-, 14-, and 16-year-old triple …
From drinks to décor, The Monarch Cocktail Bar & Lounge finds inspiration in the annual migration of the monarch butterfly. This Kansas City hot spot is also attracting evening migrations of cocktail connoisseurs drawn to the combination of high design and beautifully crafted drinks. Served in the light and airy …