Beginning in 1849 (Angers, France), La Maison Cointreau found life through the Cointreau brothers, who saw a market for high-quality, naturally flavored liqueurs. After experimenting with oranges, the brothers crafted the now-infamous blend of bitter and sweet orange peels. It was debuted at The World’s Fair in Paris in 1889 as the Triple-Sec. …
Oat is a rather unassuming grain. When we think about oats, simple things like granola, porridge, and oatmeal cookies come to mind. It’s the kind of food that has that stick-to-your-ribs quality. It makes up for lack of glamour with its reputation as a hearty form of sustenance. The oat …
You may have heard of seaweed in ice cream or cosmetics—but now Isle of Harris Gin truly does Ariel and her mermaid kin proud. The recipe centers around sustainable sugar kelp, harvested from (deep!) in the ocean by a local diver. When submerged once more in a copper pot still, …
Some gins are meant to savor and impress. Let these rare gins slowly seduce your taste buds and leave you thirsty for more. These gins may come with a sizable price tag, but that first taste alone is a goldmine. Sip slowly and relish in the smooth finish of these …
A deed dated February 10, 1703 describes a “pot still house” on the Mount Gay sugar cane estate—though namesake John Gay didn’t manage operations until a few decades later, the venerable Barbados distillery has nonetheless produced rum almost as long as the drink has existed. In honor of its anniversary …
Spiked Basil Sweet Tea 4 family-sized tea bags (or 10 regular tea bags) 1 ½ cups sugar pinch baking soda 1 lemon, sliced into thin wheels 1 orange, sliced into thin wheels 10 basil leaves 1 1/2 cups Jack Daniels Single Barrel Select Bourbon ice DIRECTIONS In a saucepan, cover …
Originally sold as “honest whiskey at an honest price,” Rebel Yell Bourbon ain’t lying about being tasty. 167 years since its creation—even through trying times featuring prohibition, Coors Light, and Billy Idol—the wheat bourbon’s devoted fans are still crying more, more, more. Fermented fact: Rebel Yell hails from the former Stitzel-Weller …
Derby Day. 1935. The doors of the legendary Stitzel-Weller distillery open for the first time and made history. The distillery created some of the most recognizable, distinguished and delicious bourbons of all time. Pappy van Winkle. Old Fitzgerald. Rebel Yell. All created at the Stitzel-Weller distillery. From then on, Stitzel-Weller …
Named in honor of the Norse goddess of love, beauty, and sensuality, Freya is made with respect for the northern European woods from which it comes. This 80-proof elixir is made from the sap of birch trees, tapped once each spring while leaving surroundings unharmed, for a sustainable flow year …
Since its founding in 2013, Dactari (from the Swahili for animal doctor) Fine Spirits has been making wave in the handcrafted spirit market for their ecological business practices which include sustainable farming for their ingredients as well as reusable packaging, which is where this business really shines. Each of these …
Whiskey is often seen only suitable for fall and winter cocktails. But, with the right food pairings, whiskey can spice up a refreshing cocktail and add a unique twist to a summer barbeque. The Tennessee Buck is perfect for sipping on those sweltering afternoons by the pool or mix it …
Depending on how old you are, 33 years may strike you as ancient or infantile. For a single-malt Irish whiskey, though, it’s an enviable number to savor: Distilled in 1983, Teeling’s Vintage Reserve edition is believed to be one of the longest-aged single malts ever produced. Only 275 bottles were …