It doesn’t matter whether you believe the original recipe for Pisco was created in Peru or Chile, everyone likes a reason to get together and drink. The first Saturday of February is Pisco Sour Day, and this year marks the fourteenth anniversary of the Peruvian National Holiday. If you are …
Gin can be a polarizing spirit. The pungent botanicals can be a little hard for some people to ever grow to love while others can’t seem to want to drink anything else. Making gin more accessible can be difficult since most gin cocktails love to feature the taste of the …
You’re perusing the rum options at wherever you are: the liquor store, the french bistro, the steakhouse, the liquor cabinet of your Grandma who still drinks like she’s 5 men in their 20s. You want that sweet fire in your belly, but then you notice something strange. A rum, but …
It’s January; and the New Year is well upon us. The Holiday get-togethers have come and gone, and we’ve all got a long lull until we need to dress our homes in a certain theme and invite all those sometimes friends over. What’s next, Valentine’s day? Not exactly akin to …
Hey there, ladies and gentlemen, and happy New Year. I hope your resolutions are holding up. I hope you’re still in the sort of honeymoon-reintroduction phase of work that makes it seem like fun. Unfortunately, I’ve got to start this little piece I’ve prepared for you with a confession; a …
If you’re anything like me, about three weeks ago, you flew from your home (likely where you’re now reading this from) to a different place to visit different people for one of a few holidays. I know that’s vague, but what I’m saying is that the human collective that we’re …
Okay, so you’ve got a pocket full of money from your wonderful holiday season with your beautiful family. It was so cheery and joyous, in fact, that your grandfather slipped you an extra Franklin (that’s who’s on the $100 bill, right? I’ve never seen one) just for being such a …
In the magical world of spirits, (liquors, not ghosts) there’s one name that reigns as the most distinct and recognizable over all the rest—Jack Daniels (current ghost). Now—in this treacherous and deceitful sphere of marketing that is our world, one wouldn’t expect a name-branded product to be based on a …
Sparkling wines had a break-out year. Stateways reports that the country has gone crazy for bubbles: “U.S. sales of all types of sparkling wine are on fire. Italy’s Prosecco leads the way – up 27%…,” and France’s Champagne, Spain’s Cava and domestic sparkling wine were all growing as of this …
You did it, we did it. It’s over. 2016 brought us the deaths of our heroes. It showed us the rise of powerful villains. It brought out the worst in many, and the best in some. It got gum in our hair. It took our lunch money and played keep-away …
There are a surprising number of contenders for most expensive cocktail in the world. That being the case, we have to establish a couple of rules to make these drinks actually competitive. To that end, cocktails that are garnished with expensive gems such as diamonds and rubies will be disqualified. …
Gin is perfect for Christmas. Gin’s wonderful piney aroma and taste harken to the decorated tree resting in the corner of your living room. It’s no wonder why many distilleries release special gins specifically for this time of the year/ Edinburgh Christmas Gin This gin is a special release just …