An age-old Polish and Lithuanian libation, Krupnik is a deep gold, honey-rich liqueur, traditionally served with greetings or over dessert…maybe literally, atop a scoop of ice cream, if you’ve found Djinn Spirits‘ delectable version. After starting with locally available honey, Djinn adds cinnamon, clove, nutmeg, and vanilla to augment the …
Mount Gay Distilleries asks you to join in a toast of special celebration: The Barbados rum maker presents collector’s edition XO Cask Strength to commemorate 50 years of independence for its island home. The 126-proof release is a carefully planned blend of eight- to fifteen-year oak-barrel-aged batches creating an intricate …
Michter’s has a long historical legacy tracing all the way back to the founding of America’s first whiskey company. Originally called Shenk’s after founder John Shenk, the distillery was known for producing whiskey from rye grain. Legend has it that this particular rye whiskey was so popular that George Washington …
Is your favorite club struggling to pay the electric bill? The day is saved (just past the eleventh hour) with Midnight Saber Belvedere Vodka! The same luxe splash of translucent ambrosia now comes inside a bottle sure to make black velvet paintings pale in comparison: This glass jet backdrop with …
Shrouded in mist and legends, Scottish distillery Highland Park is over 218 years old. Its remote Orkney location flavors the character of the final product—Scotch whisky made according to local tradition. Highland Park’s latest release, FIRE Edition, is a tribute to a period even further back in Scotland’s history. The …
Twelve years ago, Charbay Double Aged Rum started out as Hawaiian and Jamaican sugar cane syrup. After spending its formative years in a copper pot still, then undergoing further transformation in French oak barrels, the rum was bottled at full 137-proof cask strength in a limited 120-case quantity—get it while …
Templeton Rye Whiskey celebrates its fastidiously faithful 2006 resurrection of a hometown Prohibition-Era recipe with collector’s edition Special Reserve 10 Year Old. Just over 6,000 hand-numbered bottles contain a not-so-illegal, darn-close replica of the “Good Stuff” Al Capone craved. In those years, the Templeton, Iowa-made specialty made its way to …
Every drink is paired with its ideal drinking vessel. Whether to bring out aromas or taste, the compatibility of glass and drink is of the utmost importance. The folks over at Nisnas Industries are no strangers to perfecting this idea and they make everything by hand. Their recent endeavor tackles …
Jos. A. Magnus & Co. doesn’t bother sprucing up their history. They recognize it’s a familiar tale of dreamers leaving their countries for a free New World and building a business that creates a tradition of strong values and exceptional whiskies. First established in 1892, then re-established in 2015, …
Well done; you’ve made it through the toughest part of the year. January and February are among the most vicious and unforgiving months of the twelve—as we all round the corner of the holidays, eager and willing to initiate a year of progress and hope, good ol’ 1 and 2 …
The most frolicsome of the Deconstructed trio, Jameson Lively nearly prances out of the bottle. Fresh pine, lime, and still-crunchy pear lead the way on the nose; each sip is a swirl of candy, citrus, and heat, lingering just long enough before concluding with a feathery touch of anise. As …
Ancho Reyes Verde Poblano Liqueur is a limited-edition spin on the beloved brand featuring ancho chiles … but even if you’re a loyal fan of the original, you may find going green has never been more enticing. While its crimson-colored predecessor derives a smoky, caramelized flavor from dried peppers, the …