André Michel Pierlot was an ambitious chap whose simple dream inadvertently developed into what is now a Champagne power house. In 1812, he was a barrel and utensil maker, with an ambition to own land and start growing grapes. He purchased two parcels of land in the center of Champagne …
Photo Credit: Phillip Thornton This September R&B Distillers are shipping off to new lands and opening the first whiskey distillery on the small Isle of Raasay. This Hebridean island is located near Scotland, off the East Coast of Skye, and is only a wee fourteen miles in length. Why this uncommon …
La Hechicera is an independent rum producer that has trickled down through three generations of the Riascos family. La Hechicera Rum just recently began selling in the U.S. through Phillips Distilling Company in Minneapolis. However, it has been a well-established brand in Colombia for over twenty-years, and is currently under …
Every year seems like it’s going to be mezcal’s year to break into the mainstream, yet this diverse and often misunderstood spirit continues to hover just below the surface of London’s cocktail scene. It’s there if you know where to find it; but it doesn’t like to make a fuss. …
Image credit: Sir Henri Located atop Chelsea’s newest boutique hotel, Hotel Henri, awaits New York’s best kept secret – Sir Henri. After arriving through an unmarked door below Hotel Henri’s illuminated marquee, the rooftop speakeasy is your personal ticket to a night filled with memorable cocktails in a comfortable modernly-luxurious …
Sotol, a distillate made from the succulent from which it gets its name (also known as Dasylirion wheeleri or Desert Spoon), is more than just Tequila’s northern, shy cousin. In fact, this spirit is anything but shy. Don Hector Jimenez, the producer of Fabriquero’s first Sotol, knows this. As Jimenez …
Cutting down on cocktail calories just got a whole lot easier. Boardroom Spirits, a sustainable, craft distillery located in Lansdale, PA has recently released a Fresh Ginger vodka. Founded in November 2015, this family-run distillery has established an innovative production process designed to create an ethical, quality product. Their latest …
All that glitters is not gold, does not apply to Cointreau, an orange liqueur company based in Angers, France. Each drink is expertly bottled with impressive art deco curves that glitter in their own special way. Likewise, the orange flavor exudes elegance. The brand’s rich history began over 165 years …
Your weekly Chinese takeout just got better, 600 ml better, with Kingfisher’s most recent addition to its portfolio of Asian beers and ciders, Pearl River. After Kingfisher reached an agreement with the Zhujiang Brewery to market and distribute their best-selling brew, it is now available in the UK and in …
Spirit: Ixá Reposado Tequila Distillery: Greenbar Distillery ABV: 40 (80% Proof) Type: Heartland Blue Agave Region: Jalisco Score: 95 Points A blissful golden hue sits before you, delighting the nose with a creamy caramel french toast. This is a tequila that you know even from the get-go, you ought to …
Les Vignobles Foncalieu is a French co-operative that produces over 1000 wines across southwestern France and has been operating since 1967. Co-operatives are well-regarded in France, particularly in the southwestern region, and are valued as an important part of the country’s wine culture. A wide variety of rich, complex, and …
Wine is about to come to London like never before. Combine technology, music, award winning food and some sensational Argentinian wines and what do you get? Barullo. Experience this two-day submersion into what Argentina does best, with an upbeat, hip-luxe setting that will remove you from the hustle and bustle of …