Celebrating victory with tequila? Undoubtedly a tradition we’re eager to embrace. Victory over Friday’s eye-for-an-eye rush hour, victory over the eventual completion of a seemingly interminable work week, victory in the form of the cutting retort you formulated in answer to your catty coworker’s would-be witticisms—albeit several hours too late. …
Searching for a high quality single malt to sip after work that won’t cause you to reconsider the higher education cost of your present or future children? Those of us with a palate for fine whisky know all too well the lofty price tag that often accompanies the rich, smoky …
Danish engineer and adventurer Anders Bilgram was first inspired to start his distillery by a 26,000 km trip around the North Pole and the communities that populate its coasts in an open boat voyage that began in 1999. During Bilgram and his Russian co-navigator Sergey Epishkin’s visits to some of …
When you’re drinking sangria, ouzo, cava, Prosecco, or some fabulous Bordeaux, you can expect to be mentally transported to the azure-skied, sun-drenched, white-washed region of the world that surrounds the Mediterranean Sea. It’s an enchanting domain, draped with bougainvillea, lush with vineyards and orchards, rich in history, culture, and cuisine, …
You’re familiar with the economic principles of supply and demand; you know that as a consumer every choice you make with your dollars, pounds, euros, etc. has an effect, however miniscule, on the global economy. To this end you’ve been purchasing Fairtrade coffee, honey, and chocolate for years, and as …
When looking at the whiskey scene today it is unmistakeable that there are some weird things going. Whiskey is a drink where tradition, even when experimented with, is very much held dear. One of the biggest shake-ups in this realm has been the creation of flavored whiskey’s by many well …
What do you do for your father’s 45-year anniversary with his company and presumed retirement to bestow him with your greatest esteem? If you happen to be a Kentucky bourbon distiller and you’ve been working with your father for all of your adult life, obviously you craft the most exquisite …
Growing up, I was never really a rum guy. Sure, I went through a piña colada phase, and the first time I saw Tom Cruise slinging his masterfully saccharine mixological mayhem (and charm! never-ever forget the charm of the pre-Scientology Mr. Cruise!) in Cocktail, I convinced my 11-year-old self that …
Dating back to 1575, the Bols family began a small distillery in Amsterdam using the “inner harbor” Damrak as their main source for ingredients. With more than 250 different liqueurs and genever recipes to their name, the Bols family crafted each one using a variety of exotic herbs and spices …
“Spirits artistry born in Cognac” Located in the heart of Cognac France, Audemus Spirits strives to create imaginative spirits by drawing inspiration from traditional distilling techniques fused with modern alchemy. All Audemus creations are produced with a small batch production philosophy where unconventional drinks are born through the blending of …
Let’s start with a fact we can all agree is true. Not all red wines are the same. Neither are all vodkas. Vodkas originate from different regions, are created under the care of different makers, and from different raw ingredients. “The standard definition of vodka is all wrong—it is …
The day begins, a crisp coolness in the air with a shimmering glaze of sunshine between the occasional but not at all uncommon blast of rain and snow. Where are we you ask? Why, Aberdeen, of course! Today marks day 1 for the inaugural Black Cow Gold Top Cup Competition, …