The Van Winkle Whiskey Collection returns this season, showcasing six of the finest wheated bourbons and a standout rye whiskey. This year brings an exciting twist—an unexpectedly generous yield from the 20-Year-Old and 23-Year-Old barrels, offering connoisseurs a better shot at the rarest expressions. Here’s the lineup of 2024’s unicorn-worthy …
When I first tasted this spirit I was confused because it seemed like a cross between a Japanese whiskey and an American bourbon. Which turned out to be true. But the story of this whiskey is much larger. Opening with aromas of herbs and meadow grass, this whiskey becomes nicely …
What’s a foil cutter? It’s the gadget that allows you to cleanly remove the covering on a wine cork: the first step in opening the bottle. An inexpensive foil cutter is one of the best investments to make it easy to open wine bottles. Though at an under $10 price, …
You may be surprised to hear that Chardonnay is now proving to be healthier than red wine. Sustainably so, too. And you don’t have to drink it, you can eat it. In chocolate, which is most people’s preferred way of consuming…anything. Vine to Bar chocolates incorporate the organic material that …
Grand Junction is the Gateway to Colorado Wine Country and Upbeat Tastings in Palisades Considered the fruit bowl of Colorado, this is where underrated wines of character grown at high altitudes are found. Ordinary Fellow is the most colorful. Like many histories of grape growing throughout the U.S., Colorado winemaking …
Drink up, witches! 5 wines that will go down a scream on Halloween Halloween is as famous for its scares, and also for a certain amount of indulgence. Never-ending funsize candy bar bowls, and for us at Drink Me!, wines that put the BOO in Boozy on Halloween and remain …
Patrón Tequila and Lalique have come together to create a remarkably unique bottle of tequila. Marc Larminaux of Lalique has designed the bottle to resemble the shape of an agave plant, which is used to make Patrón tequila. This bottle features a blend of Patrón extra añejo tequilas, aged in …
The latest release from independent bottler Gordon & McPhail is one of the oldest malt whiskies in the world. Matured for over 70 years, this whisky was produced in January 1943 and laid down during WWII, during a time when most distilleries were inactive due to war rationing. From the …
Few champagne houses can boast such constant progression in their product and brand identity as the esteemed Piper-Heidsieck. The spark of a love story, Florens-Louis Heidsieck created his first vintage in 1785 for Agathe Perthois in order to win her favor. Indeed, he succeeded, while also obtaining the admiration of Marie …
I was surprised to find the St. Laurent grape grown in the Napa Valley, since I usually encounter it only in Austria. In fact this wine is made from the grapes of one single vineyard in Napa. The wine has heady, sharp, boysenberry aromas and a bright flavor, light and …
Beaulieu Vineyard follows a meticulous winemaking process under the close eye of Beaulieu Vineyard’s winemaker Jeffrey Stambor, who has been working at the vineyard since 1989. The vineyard, which initially was founded on one ranch in 1901 has expanded to include 1,100 acres of estate vineyards. Today, Beaulieu Vineyard is …
VIK Vineyard offers visitors and imbibers an unparalleled wine experience in Chile’s Millahue Valley. Upon arrival at VIK Vineyard, guests are welcomed by an unmatched natural setting, only enhanced by the two visually arresting structures: Viña Vik retreat, and the VIK Winery. These exist in perfect harmony with the stunning …
