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Single-malt Craigellachie is a study in blending. From its namesake home to its founding fathers, this standalone Scotch whisky is ironically defined by partnerships, acculturation, and recipes—synergies of elements and ideas. Far up in the Scottish Highlands, the clans of Craigellachie (“craggy rock”) were truly a civilization apart as late …

Scotland is a country of sweeping vistas and rich culture, and whisky so distinctive that it gets its own name. The best Scotch Whiskeys are renowned for their excellence and history, and Balblair Distillery offers plenty of both. It is the oldest working distillery in the Scottish Highlands, and their …

Las Vegas is known for its luxurious hotels, glitzy casinos, for being a bit weird and wonderful, and of course, the never ending flow of alcohol and cocktails. The entire strip is filled with watering holes, ranging from upscale lounges to crowded bars, catering to kinds of audiences, but what …

Rose, for the uninitiated, is a delicate, sweet wine that falls somewhere on the spectrum halfway between a red and a white. In recent years, rose has had an explosion of popularity thanks in no small part to the phenomenon known as “Brose.” A few years ago, this style of …

CELIA’s Czech lager redefines what makes beer, well beer.  The brewery relies on traditional methods to handcraft its premium beer gluten-free. After years in development, researches refined a now patented de-glutenisation process that ensures the pilsner is made sans substitutions and only with organic ingredients—and all without compromising the flavor, …

Wine: Chateau Laribotte Sauternes 2011 Variety: 90% Semillon / 8% Sauvignon / 2% Muscadelle ABV: 13% alc. Score: 93 pts Best Enjoyed: Now – 2030   Melted white licorice anchors mushroom notes that are joined by grilled white peach enrobed in honey. The palate shows concentrated flavors of peach skin, nectarine, apricot preserves, and …

    Stewed apples with a caramel glaze hit the nose immediately bringing forth a freshly baked apple crumble and a sprinkling of Demerara sugar. There’s a vibrant, sweet-acidic balance on the palate, oozing with more of those freshly baked apple crumble notes. A little lime zest and lemon rind …

The story of a young merchant creating his own trading business is hardly an uncommon one, yet few rose to the excellence and success as that of Jean Martell and his creation of Martell Cognac in 1715. One of the oldest cognac houses, Martell created stunning wine spirits that enchanted …

The drink of the summer has arrived. Aluna Coconut is a sublime blend of rums from Guatemala and the Caribbean, which have a tropical feeling provided by the toasted coconut flavors and a fraction of the sugar found in existing brands. Aluna is set to appeal to a new generation …

Award winning mixologist and author Douglas Ankrah has decided to bulk distribute his Douglas Pornstar Martini called the Pornstar Cocktail. This martini includes all the go-to flavors of drink makers alike mixing 100% passion fruit purée with vodka and fresh vanilla, some mixologists would either top the drink with a …

On the first day of graduate school, spilling your coffee in front of the lecture hall is really the last mistake you want to make. Fortunately, a young woman runs up to your rescue and your bright gazes lock. For a split second your entire future unfurls in front of …

  An incredibly refreshing and fruit forward rosé that showcases the lighter side of Bordeaux. The nose offers a voluptuous fruit basket of strawberries, pears, nectarines and light tropical fruits. Immediately on the palate more of that rounded freshness mingles playfully with a light and dry character. Juicy cantaloupe, fresh …

Daring, rugged, and burgundy, Cooper & Thief‘s Red Wine Blend boasts simply “it’s not like other wines because it’s not”. These winemakers are pulling the industry up by its bootstraps and offering drinkers a bold reimagining on a classic favorite. The cellarmasters at Cooper & Thief have created a red …