In the 1700s and 1800s, Dublin ruled the world of Irish whisky from the Golden Triangle known as The Liberties. It was here that Arthur Guinness operated the St. James’s Gate Brewery and the George Roe & Sons Distillery dominated the whisky-making scene. It was also here that Walter Teeling …
Hennessy Paradis Imperial paired with a high class dining experience is a dreamy combination. Four Seasons Hotel London at Park Lane will be hosting a creative dinner to celebrate the eaux-de-vies. The cognac will be featured as the main attraction. Hennessy X.O will be the aperitif for each guest to …
Made in France, rhum agricole is a tightly controlled product that is manufactured from fresh pressed, free-running sugar cane juice. Rhum agricole is similar to gin in the sense that it must feature the key ingredient of sugar cane juice (as opposed to juniper berries). The AOC (Appellation d’Origine Controlle) …
Ah, Burnett’s Vodka. The vodka we all know and love. From the time we had it at our crowded college football tailgate to the time we had it mixed into our pricey cocktails at that one club and lounge downtown. Burnett’s holds us together through thick and thin. Our baby …
Founded recently in August of 2015, it did not take long for Bimber Distillery to start making a name for themselves. With a strive for refinement and creativity in every spirit they make, they have once again pushed the envelope with The London Classics. Consisting of the London Vodka and …
A spirit native to Brazil, cachaça was first developed after Portuguese colonizers introduced sugarcane to the area. Still produced mainly in Brazil, cachaça is the nation’s stable spirit, where 1.5 million liters of it is consumed annually. Like rum, cachaça comes in two varieties, white and gold. Gold cachaça is …
You can never go wrong with a glass of single malt whiskey. Made from a fermented mash of malted barley, it is truly a liquor for the ages. Hailing from Scotland and Ireland, single malt whiskey can now be found being distilled in countries all over the world. Whether you’re …
Photo Credit: Whisky Magazine Once a year, whisky drinkers around the world wait in expectation to hear one piece of very important news: which whiskies are considered to be the best in the world that year according to the World Whiskies Awards. The most sought-after of the awards being world’s best …
The 70’s weren’t always about long, hippy hair and lava lamps. No, there were other important things going on at the time as well – like world peace. Perhaps the greatest thing to come from the 70’s? (OK, besides David Bowie) Long John 12 Year Old Ceramic Jug. This antique spirit …
The intricate process of making a smooth cognac like Louis XIII ensures the beautiful tasting notes of this 1,200 eaux-de-vie. The flavorings of sweet nectar from flowers, honey, and dried fruit pair well with the sophisticated tastes of leather, nutmeg, sandalwood, and earthy wood bark. Each flavor is delicate and …
A trip around the world can start and end with World’s End Tiki Spiced Rum. The appropriate balance of notable cinnamon and allspice combined with exotic fruits make this Caribbean Rum from Trinidad and Barbados very flavorful. Sweet raisin, mango, and kiwi pull through the warmth of a secret mixture …
German distillers Kaspar and Martin are releasing their very own Knut Hansen Dry Gin. In honor of the late great sailor Knut Lier-Hansen, this self-titled gin encompasses Hansen’s highly refined lifespan of stylized facial hair, tattoos, and history of planting explosives on enemy ships during WWII. These distillers set out …