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Losing something is something we have all been through. Sometimes you lose it for the day, sometimes for a month and sometimes things are gone forever. The pure, natural drink Bentianna went through a similar journey. Its roots date back to the 15th century from Benedictine monks who were masters …

If you aren’t already familiar with Greenbar Distillery, I consider it my duty to bring you up to speed on all you’ve missed in time for their newest release. So to all you newcomers, here are a few highlights of this incredible distillery. Founded in 2004 by a husband and …

I’ll be the first to admit that a good gin and tonic is on my list of go-to cocktails, especially during summer when the citrus and herbal flavors help fight the sweltering heat. As refreshing as the classic G&T is, it doesn’t even come close to opening up gin’s full …

Few liquors have the versatility of gin. With a naturally bitter flavor thanks to the strong presence of juniper, when gin is combined into a cocktail with bitters or tonic water it will have a crisp, refreshing bite. But if you like things on the opposite end of the spectrum, …

From its early origins in the Renaissance as herbal medicine to one of today’s leading spirits, gin has withstood the test of time by finding ways to stay interesting for more than 500 years. Greenbar Distillery set out to let gin lovers taste the evolution of this spirit, from its …

    Visit the world-renowned Ampersand Hotel and enjoy a cocktail that’s truly magical. The hotel is offering this royal specialty as part of a series of prizes for visiting guests that can be won by discovering secret cards under their pillows. Simply call down to the front desk with …

The trifecta of sun, sea and sand is what everyone looks for during the summer. This season, experience the irresistible allure of Portugal’s southern coastline especially the vineyards of the Alentejo region. An hour-and-a-half drive east of Lisbon, it is the ideal location for wine tourism. The region is driven …

Chinese food is a favorite of many. Chai Wu will not be an exception of favoritism but an exception of presentation and taste. The contemporary restaurant is located at the iconic department store Harrods in Knightsbridge in South West London. Now Chinese philosophy holds five elements dear: wood, metal, water, …

Tucked away in the picturesque streets of Pimlico, boutique bed and breakfast Georgian House provides the perfect place to stay when exploring the realms of London. Built in 1851, under the instruction of Thomas Cubitt, by hotel partner Serena von der Heyde’s great-great-grandfather William Chinnery Mitchell, Georgian House has been a family …

When people think of summer, they usually think of vacation and of relaxation, so this summer do just that in Miami at the Miami Beach EDITION. Located in the mid-Beach area – the historic “heart of Miami Beach” between South Beach and North Beach – on a three and a …

Wine: Chateau Carbonnieux Blanc Pessac-Leognan 2015 Variety: 80 Sauvignon Blanc / 20 Semillon Score: 92 pts Best Enjoyed: Now – 2028+ Right off the bat, this is clearly a wine that will evolve nicely in the cellar, its nose hinting at the nuttiness that will come, the citrus and orchard-fruit aromas keeping it fresh …

A standout variety of Cabernet Sauvignon from Washington has been released in a 50th anniversary commemorative bottling. The 2015 vintage was one of the warmest growing seasons on record in Washington state, which resulted in optimal ripening across varieties throughout the region. This Cabernet, sourced from Columbia Valley where vineyards …

Wine: Chateau Haut-Breton “Larigaudiere” 2014 Region: Margaux Score: 90 pts Best Enjoyed: Now – 2024 Fresh and lively on the nose, with spiced red currants and cinnamon stick as well as a bit of other oak spices. The Margaux elegance comes through, framing notes of red currants, fraises de bois, a touch of …