Ah, the classic Negroni. Impressive and sophisticated to all. Equal parts of Vermouth, Gin, and Campari are perfect for such high-end palates. But let’s bring it up a notch. Want to add a vibe of mystery to your date? Maybe you just need a little extra edge to sign that …
Spirit: FRUITLAB Hibiscus Liqueur Ingredients: 100% organic hibiscus flowers, herbs, tea, citrus, cane sugar ABV: 20 (40% Proof) Score: 92 Sweet meadow fruits ooze from the glass with concentrated floral notes such as jasmine and rose petals. As if a basket of fresh meadow berries has escaped the bottle, this …
Pothecary Gin launched in 2016, but they’re already establishing themselves a premier gin capable of delighting on a world stage. Handcrafted in small batches in a micro-distillery, the founders make sure everything that goes into their product is perfect. The five botanicals of Juniper, Tilia Flowers, Black Mulberries, Lemon, and …
In southern China, in the northwest region of the Yunnan province, the Mekong River flows past the feet of the Himalayas, where sacred Meili Mountain hovers in the mist. In the sunlit valley below, the vineyards of Ao Yun harvest its world-class vintage. As befits its name, “roaming above the …
Oxford is all grown up! With the first legal distillery open, there are going to be amazing sustainable spirits made right in Oxford. The distillery will be producing gin, absinthe, vodka, and rye whiskey. The Oxford Artisan Distillery (TOAD) prides itself in producing environmentally friendly products using self-sourced materials. The …
Historical Cerveceria Mexicana, which is in Tecate, about 30 miles east of Tijuana in Baja California, is home to another delicious beer. Together with the other beers in the Day of the Dead Beer range, Queen of the Night Pale Ale is very popular with big Mexican restaurants and joints …
125 years ago, Jack Daniel opened the doors of the Red Dog Saloon in Lynchburg, Tenessee. It became a roaring scene, and Jack Daniel also used it to test out new batches of his whiskey. But then came Prohibition, and with it the close of saloons everywhere. Those days are …
Nothing says fall quite like the warmth and richness of a good bottle of red wine. If you’re like me, red wine summons up images of crisp air, holiday meals, and nights spent cozied up next to a fire. The best thing about reds is their versatility and the depth …
Spirit: Slow Hand Six Woods Whiskey ABV: 42 (84% Proof) Ingredients: Water, organic malted barley and infused flavor from six woods: White Oak, Hickory, Maple, Mulberry, Red Oak and Grape Score: 94 Points A crimson brown hue shines through the bottle, emitting an abundance of both sweet and spicy notes. …
Spirit: CRUSOE Spiced Rum Ingredients: Organic molasses, cinnamon, cloves, vanilla beans, allspice, nutmeg, orange zest, osmanthus ABV: 40 (80% Proof) Score: 90 Points. A faded light brown color at first glance is eclipsed with a bonanza for the nose as you are bombarded by orange peel, cinnamon, allspice, caramel and …
Spirit: CRUSOE Silver Rum Ingredients: Organic molasses ABV: 40 (80% Proof) Score: 92 Points Pure white in color, with a bright and clean nose that leads into a mellow lemon and grassy aroma. On the palate, light-bodied, soft, and clean with zero burn. Lovely to let sit on the tongue. A very enjoyable …
Koskenkorva Vodka comes from a town of the same name; making it the only globally recognized vodka to bear the name of the village it comes from. This is a well-deserved honor, as the town and the vodka it creates are tied together. The distillery features it’s own bioenergy power …