Whisky is getting a little makeover. Stereotypically, whisky is seen as a masculine male drink. But, Georgie Bell and Becky Paskin are changing this stereotype this instant! #OurWhisky is a campaign set up to dispel common misconceptions about whisky. This drink is NOT gender exclusive. Modern day whisky drinkers come …
Photo Credit: Colin Hampden-White Tuthilltown was the first distillery to establish itself in New York State since Prohibition. Many more followed, but it still leads the pack. Over the last few years American whiskey has been gaining popularity, across the UK, and in its own backyard. The number of new craft …
If you aren’t feeling 2018 don’t worry, because this year you can travel back in time to the decade of peace and love by celebrating Ardbeg Day, final celebration of Islay’s Festival of Music and Malt, Fèis Ìle. Every year, the Islay Festival of Malt and Music takes place in …
Located in Austin, Texas, Deep Eddy Vodka’s distillery just keeps on growing. Using only natural ingredients and ten-times distilled, Deep Eddy’s Vodka releases seven different flavored vodkas that can be found in liquor stores in all fifty states. Recently, they formed a partnership with Southwest Airlines, and are now sold …
The history of Scottish gin starts with the juniper berry, which is actually a seed. In the 14th century juniper was used in doctors’ masks during the plague. The use of eating and drinking the juniper was believed to fight off infection and disease. In the 1700’s juniper-based liquor was …
The Kentucky-based spirit company Heaven Hill was born in 1935. Today, Heaven Hill has acquired over 50 brands and maintain 1.3 million barrels throughout Kentucky. The Old Fitzgerald Kentucky Bourbon was acquired by Heaven Hill in 1999, but has been alive for over 120 years. Its namesake, John E. Fitzgerald, …
For years Reposado tequila has not been getting it’s due as the best of the tequilas. Tequila drinkers in most cases have been caught up in the argument between blanco and anejo. Little do most know that they have been neglecting a perfect middle ground. Blanco is not barrel aged …
Photo Credit: Jeremy Ball In the heart of Burgundy, France, lives the vineyards that contribute to the making of JCB Spirits. JCB is named after its founder, Jean-Charles Boisset, who was born into the world of winery. Using that family history, JCB now produces a line of wine-based vodkas and spirits. …
A relatively young distillery, Tommyrotter Distillery was founded in 2015 by Bobby Finan and Sean Insalaco. Tommyrotter hand fills and labels every single bottle resulting in consistent batches that push the boundaries of spirit categories and challenges consumers to ponder the difference between good and great. In anticipation of opening …
Easter is about renewal and rebirth, and Drink Me readers know the invigorating experience a refreshing, well put-together cocktail brings. We want to make sure your Easter brunch table is as interesting as it is colorful, and that this weekend has something in it for the grown-ups too. Here are …
For over 100 years, one name has been synonymous with luxurious whisky and one name has been the definitive single malt whisky distiller since 1839. So it comes as no surprise that The Dalmore is adding one more fantastic selection to its prestigious repertoire. But this release will be truly …
They say good things come in pairs: day and night. Summer and winter. Beyoncé, and Jay-Z. Good things rarely come in three’s, but there is one combination that is sure to test that statement. With the combination of three classic grapes: Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Pinot Meunier- the creation of …