Photo Credit: Maker Walk LA People come to LA for many reasons: weather, food, sights, and a glimpse of the good life. They stay for the contagious atmosphere of the city… and the booze. California is a beautiful, vivacious hub bursting at the seams with a startlingly diverse mix of …
You might not know this, but actor Channing Tatum went on a personal quest to find the best vodka in the USA (no this is not a movie). Spoiler alert, he didn’t find it. But in his travels, he did stumble upon Grand Teton Distillery and he was inspired by …
The lands of Tokaji in Hungary were the first vineyards in Europe designed by the wine Gods to create a fruity and flavorful wine that can be enjoyed anytime of the year. 2013 Szent Tamas was created in one of the most expensive vineyards in the region. Its climate makes …
Sometimes when things come together, they are simply meant to be. This was the case with Ramón Bilbao’s Head Winemaker Rodolfo Bastida, Spanish classical musican Ara Malikian, and third-generation violinmaker Fernando Solar. Bastida explained how the thought process came about, describing the winery’s desire to discover new ways to grow …
Formed in 1950 as what they refer to as a “first draft” of themselves, Cavit has been responsible for creating a winemaking culture throughout the region of Trentino. From humble beginnings with a handful of vine-growers, and expanding into the large-scale operation that they are known for today, they still …
Bartenders use math every day as they add, subtract, multiply, divide and convert to create the calculated concoctions we all love to order, but beyond the math required to craft a perfectly balanced drink, few people consider the numbers that go into each bottle of their favorite spirits. Greenbar Distillery …
Spring is fast approaching and with its arrival so comes a chance to embrace a new spirit or a refreshing cocktail. It is a time to try something different and Slingsby Rhubarb Gin, a unique brand cornering the market, is that something. Made from botanicals and fresh water sourced in …
There will be many “Sláinte’s” made over a glass of the Connacht Whiskey Company’s new Brothership, an Irish-American blended whiskey. In Irish Gaelic, “Sláinte,” is a toast to good health, a “cheers.” Brothership will be available in the United States just in time for St. Patrick’s Day revelry, an occasion …
The story of the Connacht Whiskey Company LTD is a classic one. Four men, three American and one Irishman, came together in pursuit of one dream: to bring whiskey back to the west coast of Ireland, for the first time in a century. That dream took shape in Ballina, County …
Photo Credit: Colin Hampden-White North of Inverness, beyond the Black Isle, up on the Dornoch Firth there are two distilleries. The first produces one of the world’s best-known and bestselling single malt distilleries: Glenmorangie. A few miles further lies a smaller, lesser-known distillery with a very different ethos. The house of …
Beer has been brewed in the UK for hundreds of years, which makes the selection available so varied it can be overwhelming to even think about. Where to begin? British beers range from beers that pair well with pizza to beers that are a meal all by themselves. Mild, bitter, …
Let your night heat up with Habanero Hell Fire, a spicy cocktail created by Beverage Director Jakob Hostetter of Cantina 1838, the NYC Taqueria and Tequila Bar. The main ingredient is super-premium Tres Agaves Reposada Tequila, which has a balanced flavor of baked tropical fruits, hints of citrus and spice, …