As some may know, the original Margarita was invented in 1948 by Dallas socialite Margarita Sames. It was during a party at her cliffside hacienda in Acapulco that Margarita began experimenting with, what would eventually become, her namesake drink. Challenged by friends (including John Wayne and hotelier Nick Hilton) to …
As the saying goes, an apple a day keeps the doctor away. And while moderation is key, there is no denying that these delicious apple based spirits will have you bobbing your head into a barrel in no time. Clear Creek Distillery – Eau de Vie de Pomme – Barrel …
Scotland is a country forever associated with whisky, and many assume the Scots drink nothing but Scotch. But that couldn’t be further from the truth, particularly when you look at the huge rise of artisan gin taking over the traditional domain of the dram. Although gin is regarded as quintessentially English, …
This week we bring you more weird and whimsical facts about wine, beer and spirits for all of your alcoholic learning needs. Learn about the feat of wine, spirit shelf lives, historic beer facts and much much more! Like what you see? Just hover above and you can instantly share …
From the neighborhood pub with a surprising collection of whiskies, to an Indian restaurant which eschews the frosted bottle of Cobra for a wee dram of an Indian single malt, London has plenty to offer the whisky beginner and aficionado alike. Here Alex, master dipsologist at foxandbeagle.com offers five of …
Cachaça (call it ka-SHA-saa), like rhum agricole, is a mystery to most Americans. Sure, most of us have enjoyed a caipirinha at some point, but aside from that classic warm-weather cocktail we don’t see it around much. The time has come, then, for an introduction to this quintessential Brazilian spirit. …
Alberta Distillers is challenging American consumers to rethink their rye cocktail interpretation with their new US release of Alberta Rye Dark Batch Whisky. Don’t be too intimidated, there’s nothing dark about it except maybe the color. Alberta Distillers layered the complexity with this combination of 91% rye, 8% bourbon, and …
All around the globe, folks are getting excited for Tartan Week, the week in which we celebrate the very best of Scottish heritage, and most importantly… great whisky! We’ve teamed up with Visit Scotland to highlight 6 delightful whisky’s you should consider adding to your collection. It doesn’t just stop there …
Introduction Cognac is no ordinary brandy. Anyone can make brandy, but Cognac comes only from the Charente region of France, southwest of Paris located on the northern border of Bordeaux. Fermented wine, mostly from ugni blanc grapes grown in six crus (areas), is double distilled in the unique Charentais method. …
A mind full of dreams and four dollars built Bernheim Brothers and Company Distillery. Out sprouted the I.W. Harper brand, named after the very Isaac Wolfe Bernheim who reached into his pocket for those four dollars. New to the business, but quick to succeed, Bernheim produced a gold medal whiskey …
Imagine a five year-old competing in the Olympics and dominating the competition Michael Phelps style. Dulce Vida is that five year-old. Currently celebrating only its fifth anniversary on the market, Dulce Vida tequilas have already racked up 70 accolades. As a way of celebrating their success with the public, the …
The heat is on for cinnamon liquor. Tennessee Fire from Jack Daniels is staking claims to shelf space near Kentucky Fire from Jim Beam. Launched nationwide in early March, Tennessee Fire expects to strike gold by targeting Fireball, the granddaddy of cinnamon spirits. A stampede of new producers is singeing …