Gin, invented in the mid 17th century, has been one of the broadest categories of spirits, while always revolving around the key ingredient of juniper berries. The Alchemist’s Gin Copperhead from Belgium is a gentle and versatile gin with a very special story. Named after Dr. Copperhead, a notorious alchemist …
The weather is beginning to get a heck of a lot colder as we turn to a cheeky tipple some for extra warmth… what are we kidding?! We just like to drink… As December 1st fast approaches, parents and singletons alike run out to buy their kids, nieces, nephews and …
Christmas Crackers combine all the simple joys in life: secret prizes, lighthearted cheer, and a slight explosion. Each dinner setting should be accompanied by one of these mysterious little gifts. Upon opening, a quick pop is usually followed by stringy confetti that exposes a party hat with either a small …
After ten years running her family’s blackcurrant farm in Herefordshire, founder Jo Hilditch created the original British Cassis alcoholic mixer. She learned the ropes of the business by traveling back and forth between Herefordshire to Cheshire. After her father passed away, she took over the business. Hilditch wanted to use the …
Imagine a scenario in which you are with a loved one or with a group of friends gearing up for the perfect movie night. You have most of the essentials, ranging from the movies you have planned to the drinks you have stashed away in the fridge. Except there is …
With its polished veneer of gleaming walnut woodwork, leather-upholstered barstools, and intimate lighting, Roka Bar at Roka Akor on Montgomery St in San Francisco’s North Beach is all cool and gleaming elegance on first impression. But the name Roka stems from two words in Japanese, “Ro” and “Ka”, the first of …
Labeled as one of the most popular spirits throughout the world, the uniqueness of vodka stems from its versatility as it can be consumed straight up or used in a variety of mixed drinks to create a plethora of delectable concoctions. However, its uses many also extend beyond the confines …
The past eighty years of France social life has been synonymous with La Martiniquaise. Founded in 1934 by Jean Cayard, this distillery has grown to be one of France’s largest spirits group and owner of multiple popular of various alcoholic beverages. One of these includes Glen Moray, which was acquired …
In 1998, volunteer firefighter Jess Graber responded to a neighbor’s barn fire down the road. The owner of the barn was George Stranahan, who was a philanthropist, farmer, microbrew owner, and most prominently, whiskey enthusiast. After the fire had settled, Jess and George discovered that they both shared the same …
Mr Copperhead has added witchcraft to his gin. The notorious alchemist is on a constant search to improve and elevate his elixir of life. His enchantment with witchcraft, life prolongation and the elder tree pushed him to explore the elderberry bush that is said to have healing properties and the …
The Bloomsbury Club; a group of gin drinking veterans that have a desire to recreate an array of London Gins with historical accuracy and significance to the Victorian era. To accomplish their goal they formed a partnership with the 8th generation London distiller, Charles Maxwell of Thames Distillers in Clapham, …
As anyone who has spent a reasonable amount of time in the beautiful but oft-overcast city of San Francisco knows, October through November is San Fran’s time to shine. Nights are crisp and clear, the nearly ever-present fog lifts from the bay, and days are often warmer and sunnier than …