There’s a lot of bourbon on the market. Sorting through the endless bottles can be daunting, especially if you’re looking for something that won’t break the bank. And if you like to drink bourbon straight, picking the wrong label can lead to a pretty miserable experience. Luckily, with so many …
The word ‘vodka,’ is so evocative of Russia that it’s hard to remember that other countries brew vodka, too. France, despite its reputation as wine-country, seems determined to establish itself as a power in the vodka world. The country is home to a wide range of excellent vodkas. …
Kings County Distillery When Kings County Distillery is asked if a 2010 birthday really makes them old, they reply “Old Enough!” Even though they are fairly new, this Brooklyn award winner is the oldest whisky distillery still in operation in New York City; the first since Prohibition ended. Being number …
Oat is a rather unassuming grain. When we think about oats, simple things like granola, porridge, and oatmeal cookies come to mind. It’s the kind of food that has that stick-to-your-ribs quality. It makes up for lack of glamour with its reputation as a hearty form of sustenance. The oat …
Some gins are meant to savor and impress. Let these rare gins slowly seduce your taste buds and leave you thirsty for more. These gins may come with a sizable price tag, but that first taste alone is a goldmine. Sip slowly and relish in the smooth finish of these …
California has always been a hub for wine connoisseurs the world over with Napa Valley. Kingdoms of vineyards scrambling through Northern California, elbowing it with Sacramento, just cooing to the world with names like Ahnfeldt and Alta Napa. But, California certainly is no slacker in its liquors as well. Albeit, …
With Summer fast approaching, you’ll need a beer that will quench the thirst from the heat. Thankfully, Mexican brewers are the masters of making a refreshing beer that beats the summer sun Corona Extra What kind of list would this be without Corona. It’s the classic. A go-to. Pop a …
You don’t need to be from Canada or Vermont to truly appreciate the delicious complexity of maple. The succulent sweet richness is a welcome addition to many different beer styles so; there is a maple beer to please any palate. Sam Adams Maple Pecan Porter Sam Adams of course has …
Yards Chocolate Love Stout Celebrate your love (or just your love of chocolate) with this February 3rd release. Celebrating its 4 year anniversary, this black beauty of a beer is as pleasing to the nose as it is to the palette. The smooth roast malt gets a boost from real …
French Monks introduced flavor to spirits in the 1700’s, during the creation of ‘Chartreuse’; a liquor combined with citrus and herbs, often advertised to provide “medicinal” properties. Mankind has been inventing and experimenting with spirits ever since. It wasn’t until the hip happy 1970’s, that blending cream and whiskey became …
The warm weather is approaching. For some us, it’s already here. For fewer others, it may blip onto the forecast for an exciting week, and then descend into the chilliness. Nonetheless, the time for sitting out on a patio, lugging a cooler, and cooling off with a few beers is …
As history suggests, rum started off as a crude and random discovery from molasses during the 17th century. Caribbean sugar farmers didn’t have a clue what to do with the sticky product resulting from boiling sugar cane. The sugar byproduct sat in pots where eventually the liquid deteriorated into a …