This guest post was written by Lance Cutler They say that necessity is the mother of invention, and that where Enrique Fonseca’s story began: with necessity. Enrique and his father were some of the biggest and best agave growers in the highlands near their hometown, Atotonilco El Alto, in the …
High West Distillery is America’s only ski-in distillery, but don’t fret should you lack the skill, Bourye (boo-rye) is returning to the shelves nationwide once again due to popular demand. This sipping whiskey combines 9-year-old straight whiskey with 10 and 16-yer-old straight rye whiskeys marinated with caramel and vanilla to …
An entirely new category of spirit has quietly emerged over the last few years on the shelves of finer liquor stores and releases from dozens of distilleries appear every season. It is a category so new that the government doesn’t know what to call it, and unfortunately will not let …
These days your rocks could be made from ice that was hand cut from a purified block of Icelandic spring runoff or crafted by purified filtration. But in all likelihood the ice you put in your cocktail was an afterthought pulled from the depths of a plastic bucket or freezer …
Author Amy Stewart Originally a botanist, Amy followed her heart to two things she loves: drinks and the plants that make them. She’s been widely published in magazines and newspapers; The Drunken Botanist is Amy’s sixth book. Synopsis Amy marches through the alphabet explaining every single ingredient crucial to beers, …
With its over-sized label and the distinctive yellow cap, the iconic Angostura Aromatic Bitters have been around since 1830. The folks at Angostura have kept that heritage alive with the release of their new Amaro di Angostura. Supposedly they have taken the classic flavor we all know and love and …
Drum roll please. Ring in the Year of the Ram with Johnnie Walker’s latest edition to the family. Like the ram, this limited edition Blue Label is determined to reach new heights through beauty and good fortune. One bottle flaunts an iconic ram standing proud, but four bottles placed side …
Please, step into the time machine to experience the old Mayflower. Delve into the past through bar bites and cocktails that were existent on the menu years ago. Not to be confused with the grand ship transporting settlers to the new land, this hotel, located in the heart of Washington …
The groundhogs have emerged and foretelling shadows have been seen. Let’s celebrate the warming of 2015 with these magnificent spirits! Aviation What: American Gin Where: Oregon Alcohol: 42% Score: 98 Pts Like the Howard Hughes of gin – sleek, distinguished, and intriguing with worldly spices, this is nearing perfection. Hints of cardamom pods, …
Whiskey aficionados come forth, for the Nth 2015 Whiskey Event kicks off in just one month’s time. Taste, savor, discuss, learn and tipple on some of the finest whiskies money can buy, all within the lavish confines of the Wynn Las Vegas. The 4-day event will showcase a variety of …
What is your quest? To find the Holy Grail, of course. A four-year study researching the effects of different variables on bourbon to find the “Holy Grail” of bourbon has come to its last release. You and King Arthur need not partner up, just obtain Single Oak Bourbon. After experimenting …
FREDERICKSBURG, VIRGINIA (January 20, 2015) It’s not that often you get to see still constructed, nevermind in the same day. Today we have a little treat as Bowman Distillery have opened their doors and caught what few people see live on camera. Gaze in wonder. Smith Bowman Distillery just welcomed …