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 …
Four Roses Distillery has released their latest small batch limited edition bourbon. Crafted by master distiller Brent Elliot there are only 3,000 bottles available around Europe. Talk about exclusive. Four Roses has a decidedly unique approach to bourbon distilling. They are, in fact, the only distillery that can combine 5 …
The Last Drop has one mission. To seek out the finest, rarest, and the most exceptional spirits. And they have outdone themselves with the latest award-winning addition to their guided halls. Their 1971 Vintage is blended from over 50 different scotch whiskies. A small amount was held back and was …
Cody Road, an authentic and natural collection of whiskies made in Le Claire, Iowa, is the quintessential American Whisky. Produced by the Mississippi River Distilling Company, which was founded back in 2010, by brothers Ryan and Garrett Burchett, the whisky is crafted for you, not for the masses. The four …
When someone asks how vodka is made we all know and laugh at the answer because it’s potatoes (they really do come up a lot in history). More often than not, that’s the right answer, but not this time. Grey Goose interpreted by Ducasse brought on a new taste through the …
Single malt whiskey is very much associated with the sprawling green fields and stone castles of the Old World, but that didn’t stop Jess Graber and George Stranahan from opening an exclusively single malt distillery in Denver. Stranahan’s Colorado Whiskey hand-produces each batch of whiskey to ensure that every bottle …
Sometimes some things that have become classic staples need to be altered to reach a new level of elegance. BELSAZAR was founded in 2013 and since has used high quality German wines to produce a vermouth that is expertly blended with a secret selection of botanicals and fruit brandies and …
The Dorchester is one of London’s most iconic luxury hotels. Steeped in history and graced with a spotless, award-winning reputation, The Bar has been the ultimate destination for cocktails for decades. With a private entrance, rich mahogany embellishments, mirrored walls and cascades of red velvet this classy hideaway is the …
We know, we know, you’re tired of waiting. It’s been too long! And, the excitement keeps building. The folks over at R&B Distillers know that the wait for the opening of Isle of Raasay Distillery has been long and hard. They want to reward their patiently waiting whiskey drinking fellows …
Seeing double? If you aren’t yet you will be soon. The award-winning whiskey makers over at R&B Distillery are serving up double the flavor and double the class with the release of two new premium whiskeys. The Tweeddale The Evolution and The Tweeddale A Silent Character. These two new additions …
Think holiday season cocktails. Where does your mind float? It’s likely you’re thinking less rum and tequila, and more whiskey and Irish coffees. Everyone knows Irish people “love’ the holidays and, yes, it’s true, they love whiskey too. In fact, I’ve been told they’ll revoke an Irish passport if its …
Many craft distilleries begin with a dream or an idea, a spark that sets fire to passions resting dormant within; when making whiskey, the palate and knowledge take some time to develop, and the first batch isn’t always as stunning as the fantasy desires. When Lincoln Henderson, Master Distiller and …