The membership only spirits club, Flaviar, aims to provide education and help spirit lovers discover new, unique, and rare fine spirits within their creative themed boxes every month. As their first product from their private label, Son of a Peat is definitely a great starter impression. A premium-blended malt Scotch …
Move over “Wine of The Month Club” the hottest home delivery service Flaviar is releasing a premium membership that caters to the finest of liquor palates. Specializing in whiskey and darker spirits, this speakeasy-in-a-box could be the perfect gift for any occasion for the liquor connoisseur in your life. Not …
Rewind to May 2017. It’s nearing the prime of summer and outdoor sipping. It’s also the time when Don Papa Rum debuted in the United States. This outstanding, ultra-premium rum hails from the Philippines and is the first of its kind to appear stateside. Holding traditional Filipino distilling within its …
The Duppy Share is the Caribbean equivalent of the Scottish Angels’ Share, the portion of distilled whisky that evaporates during maturation. According to legend, a duppy is a dark Jamaican spirit and master blender that steals the best tots of maturing rum from the surrounding islands. Founders George and Jess …
Harris is the southern half of Lewis and Harris, an Outer Hebridean island off the northwest coast of Scotland. Nestled between the Highlands to the east and the Atlantic to the west, the Hearachs (Scottish Gaelic for people from Harris) still cut peat for fuel, farm small parcels of rented …
It’s no coincidence that the logo of The Lost Distillery Company (TLDC) incorporates the Triskele, an ancient Celtic symbol of reincarnation. As the company’s name suggests, its mission is to rediscover and restore whisky brands that have been lost due to war, politics, and globalization. The process begins with historical …
On January 18, 2018, gin-lovers will converge on East London for the second World’s Best Martini Challenge. The contest will feature the 2017 brand winner, Daffy’s Gin, as well as five finalists from The Contender’s Challenge Series, an international gin tasting competition led by martini connoisseurs and Challenge cofounders Gary …
Founded on a bit of a whim, Portobello Road Gin (PRG) has become an international, award-winning favorite with critics and consumers. Named after the iconic London market street on which it’s located, it occupies The Distillery—a four-floor, gin-lover’s paradise that includes a “Ginstitute,” a Resting Room, and a GinTonica. Once …
Unlike with Scotch whisky, you have to work a little harder with bourbon to find a bottle over $150, especially if you stick to shopping at the local liqueur stores. Still, some truly exquisite bourbons exist on the high-end market that you can’t find on store shelves, but a watchful …
The holiday season, and anytime really, is a time for giving back, whether that be to friends, family, or to those less fortunate. For the sixth straight year, Belvedere Vodka is in the spirit of giving and once again they have teamed up with (RED) to help The Global Fund …
For the first time in over 100 years, North Wales is opening a premier whisky distillery. Aber Falls Whisky Distillery, named after and located at the foot of the Aber Falls waterfall, has recently opened its doors to debut an amazing range of whisky, gins, and liqueurs. The distillers at …
Mezcals have exploded onto the spirits scene in recent years, and while there is no shortage of high quality mezcals to choose from, understanding of the drink is still limited. When confronted with the questions: “What is mezcal?” the best answer from most people is “It’s like tequila.” The absence …