Scott Rich is as approachable a winemaker as they come. Despite the continued success of Moraga Bel Air, the positive reviews, the unwavering quality, and the loyal following he has created since joining the winery in 1996, Scott is humble and friendly. But he doesn’t aim to please. He strives, …
Located on the Shetland Isles, Shetland Reel distillery is focused on quality. Their blend of Scottish and Norwegian culture makes them a distinct and coveted brand. Their distillery, only accessible by ferry, is also a luxury resort. A small distillery such as theirs leads to a focus on quality and …
In Park City, Utah, High West Distillery uses traditional methods, including a 1,600 gallon copper pot still, to distill their award winning whiskeys. The Barreled Boulevardier is a ready made cocktail that is both sweet and French. The bottle embodies the Wild West aesthetic with also a hint of the …
When Clique Hospitality’s Andy Masi, was tapped by Red Rock Resorts to bring two unique concepts, APEX Social Club and Camden Cocktail Lounge, to Palms Casino Resort, he reached out to Mixologist Mastermind, Eric Hobbie to aid with the venues’ opening in May 2018. The addition of the new venues …
This month, Michele Venturini of Cahoots was announced as the winner of Cointreau’s latest cocktail competition, which was held at Skylon in London, England, on April 5, 2018. The competition was held in honor of the 70th anniversary of the margarita as part of the ‘Margarita loves Cointreau’ campaign, and …
Proprietor Feliciano Vivanco inducts the staple silver tequila into the Viva Mexico collection, Blanco Tequila. Promising excellence through years of tradition, the family trade has been passed down for four generations. Striving for the most supreme artisanal product, the agave plants are hand chosen for quality. The pride of this …
If you’re looking for an incredibly drinkable IPA with a world of flavor, there’s no need to search the galaxy far and wide. Atom Brewing in Hull, UK has crafted up a mind bogglingly delicious Session IPA that, at 4.2 ABV and with a star-studded collection of hops, pretty much …
The word salt is derived from the Latin, salarium. This was the money paid to Roman soldiers for purchases of salt and, hence, represented their salary. Today, for 60 partners at Twang, it still does. (“Partners” is Twang-speak for “employees” – quite indicative of the company’s perspective that everyone counts …
Want to explore the world of wine in a somewhat unpredictable and unknown fashion? Wine auctions are a great way to expand your cellar without knowing exactly what you’ll find until it’s time to place a bid. Now’s the time to search these markets; within the last 10 years wine …
Fieldwork Brewing from Berkeley, California wants you to dive head first into their Broken Clouds Double IPA. Fieldwork has been unapologetic about their beers in the past, but they are really on Cloud 9 with this new release. Broken Clouds pours and looks like a traditional lager, but that’s where …
Magic often takes place behind the curtains where passionate minds are the key to unlocking the doors of innovation. For one man, this couldn’t be truer, the man who has played a key role in completely transforming the way airlines interact with mixology. His name is Mark Murphy – and …
And they’re off! The 2018 Kentucky Derby is just around the corner and the good folks at Woodford Reserve want to make it memorable. And by enlisting the artistic talents of Louisville artist Keith Anderson, they have done just that. Mainly just painting for friends and family, Anderson is finally …