Located on the Shetland Isles, Shetland Reel distillery is focused on quality. Their blend of Scottish and Norwegian culture makes them a distinct and coveted brand. Their distillery, only accessible by ferry, is also a luxury resort. A small distillery such as theirs leads to a focus on quality and …
In Park City, Utah, High West Distillery uses traditional methods, including a 1,600 gallon copper pot still, to distill their award winning whiskeys. The Barreled Boulevardier is a ready made cocktail that is both sweet and French. The bottle embodies the Wild West aesthetic with also a hint of the …
During the first half of the 18th century, gin nearly destroyed England. By 1743, 2.2 gallons of gin were consumed per person every year, and London was in the midst of an epidemic of drunkenness. To control how much gin was being consumed, Parliament had to pass 5 separate acts …
This month, Michele Venturini of Cahoots was announced as the winner of Cointreau’s latest cocktail competition, which was held at Skylon in London, England, on April 5, 2018. The competition was held in honor of the 70th anniversary of the margarita as part of the ‘Margarita loves Cointreau’ campaign, and …
Proprietor Feliciano Vivanco inducts the staple silver tequila into the Viva Mexico collection, Blanco Tequila. Promising excellence through years of tradition, the family trade has been passed down for four generations. Striving for the most supreme artisanal product, the agave plants are hand chosen for quality. The pride of this …
The word salt is derived from the Latin, salarium. This was the money paid to Roman soldiers for purchases of salt and, hence, represented their salary. Today, for 60 partners at Twang, it still does. (“Partners” is Twang-speak for “employees” – quite indicative of the company’s perspective that everyone counts …
And they’re off! The 2018 Kentucky Derby is just around the corner and the good folks at Woodford Reserve want to make it memorable. And by enlisting the artistic talents of Louisville artist Keith Anderson, they have done just that. Mainly just painting for friends and family, Anderson is finally …
John L. Sullivan Irish Whiskey will arrive nationwide in time to corner the market for St. Patrick’s Day. The New England-based global wine and spirits distributor, M.S. Walker, recently decided to re-introduce Sullivan and bring it back to its second home in Boston. The blended Whiskey is named after the …
The world of blended whiskeys is large and varied, especially in America. The American standards for what constitutes a blended whiskey is a mixture containing no less than 20% – and up to 100% – whiskey. Colorings, favorings, and neutral grain spirits can make up the rest of the drink …
Have you ever encountered the problem, where your delicious cocktail gets ruined and watered down by regular ice cubes? The drink becomes tasteless and all the effort of creating the beautiful cocktail goes to waste! Herb and Lou’s Infused Cubes will change that. Sometimes you don’t have time to create …
There’s a reason Gin and Tonics are one of the most popular drinks in history. They are simple, delicious, and pretty much every bar tender in the world knows how to make one. With 3 ingredients or less this timeless classic is successful for its simplicity. And while it’s important …
Whiskey truly is a globally cherished beverage. From the majestic Japanese mountains, to the green Irish landscapes, there isn’t one country in the world that fails to offer their select style of whiskey. Much like the individuality of people who live in these regions, each distillery produces their own unique …