In 1966 Mark Edwin Andrews purchased Knappogue Castle and, along with his wife, embarked on a journey to restore the castle to its original splendor and begin the passionate pursuit of a new hobby, buying casks of fine whiskey to be aged and bottled beneath the castle. Knappogue, pronounced “Nah’pogue”, …
Photo Credit Gabi Porter In a world of houses constructed with 2x4s and whiskeys over-processed with unnatural flavors and newfangled technology, it is refreshing to know that some consider the value in doing things the traditional way. When Mark Edwin Andrews and his wife Lavonne purchased the ramshackle Knappogue Castle …
Monte Viso, the highest mountain of the Cottian Alps, is so monumental and divine, it can be seen from the windows of the Milan Cathedral- some 145 miles away. Up close, you would see striking juniper, and freshly crisp spring water filtering through icy rocks from the snow-coated peak. That’s …
Photo Credit: Gabi Porter Knappogue Castle Single Malt Irish Whisky is named after the 551-year-old tower house that Americans, Mark Edwin Andrews and his wife, Lavonne, restored in 1966. Knappogue, pronounced “nah-pogue,” is Gaelic for “hill of the kiss.” The brand’s primary products are its 12-, 14-, and 16-year-old triple …
From drinks to décor, The Monarch Cocktail Bar & Lounge finds inspiration in the annual migration of the monarch butterfly. This Kansas City hot spot is also attracting evening migrations of cocktail connoisseurs drawn to the combination of high design and beautifully crafted drinks. Served in the light and airy …
Now that it’s the year 2018, I think it’s safe to say we’ve pretty much seen it all. Life-like talking robots, face-detecting phones that unlock without a push of a button, and Miley Cyrus’s classy comeback from her wild-girl phase (who can forget that lovely 2013 MTV VMA Awards performance…Hello …
Each time Greenbar Distillery mixes up a new cocktail, they do it with the mentality that they can, in fact, please all the people all the time. While there are different cocktails for different tastes and everybody has their own personal preferences, there is one mixed drink that everybody can …
When the flowers have begun to blossom and the weather has finally started to warm, it’s time to celebrate the changing of the seasons by celebrating a certain someone – your mum. Since Mother’s Day is upon us in the UK, the question on everyone’s mind is “How can I …
Photo Credit: Colin Hampden-White Many people who have visited Cuba say it is a must-see destination before it changes forever. The fading grandeur faded and the upbeat atmosphere downtrodden by the weight of influence from America. But I would beg to differ. There is so much to change in Cuba that …
Two ingredients and three ounces, that’s it! Two ingredients are all you need to enjoy the Walk in the Woods cocktail from Greenbar Distillery. Simply take two ounces of Greenbar Distillery’s SLOW HAND Six Woods Whiskey and combine it with an ounce of their GRAND Poppy Amaro for a rich drink …
Every cocktail lover dabbles in the world of mixology – either trying to create their own twist on a classic concoction, attempting to master the basics, or cheerily working on a signature drink. What if you could get help from experts and build your spirit skills with your friends, family, …
Glenmorangie is unveiling their first single malt whiskey for its 2018 release, Private Edition 9: Spìos is a spicy rye inspired by America’s golden era of whiskey distilling. Designed to compliment classic cocktails such as the Sazerac, Old Fashioned and my personal favorite the Manhattan – the rich, textured flavor …