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  If you’re trying to find a beer that everyone in your friend group will enjoy—well, you’re probably not going to succeed. But a Belgian Style Pale Ale is a pretty good option if you’re trying to please a lot of people. Characterized by gold to copper coloring and low …

Beefeater is one of the most recognizable gins on the market. They’ve been distilling in London since the nineteenth century, and their recipe remains largely unchanged in all that time. Beefeater’s established excellence has made them a favorite among bartenders and consumers alike, but that doesn’t mean they aren’t afraid …

As an adjective, stout is an English word meaning brave and spirited.  It conjures up images of noisy cobble stone pubs in historical villages with with larger than life barmaids serving strong men, a dark robust drink. Fortunately, today, Stout is a drink where today’s generation have transformed its image …

Guinness needs no introduction. Their deep, rich stout is synonymous with the country of Ireland and with excellent flavor. But the creamy, distinctive beer isn’t the only offering from Guinness. If you love to rep Ireland but stouts aren’t your thing, or if you’d like something a little lighter during …

In 1900, George de Latour bought a four-acre ranch and founded a vineyard—it was named Beaulieu, “beautiful place,” after his awestruck wife’s whisper when the couple first laid eyes on the property. Since gaining fame with Napa Valley’s first cult cabernet, the Rutherford, California winery has been renowned for its …

San Francisco’s Anchor Distilling Company was the first craft distillery in the United States. It was created when Fritz Maytag looked around and realized there wasn’t a single 100% American rye whiskey on the market. Old Potrero was released in 1994, the first whiskey of its kind since Prohibition. Anchor …

In 1966, Mark Edwin Andrews purchased Knappogue Castle, a 15th century castle in Ireland. While he and his wife set about restoring the castle, he also began acquiring a collection of pure pot still Irish whiskey. Apparently a man of many talents, he set about aging and bottling the product …

This spring, Hochstadter’s Slow & Low takes its act on the road. The original bottled Old Fashioned is the driving force behind a juggernaut Chevy G20, embarking this spring on a cross-country journey that everyone can climb aboard for. The tricked-out 1978 “whiskey delivery van” is a mobile penthouse resurrecting …

Can you guess what classic cocktail has this whole week dedicated to it? If you guessed negroni, you are correct! East London Liquor Company has a strong affection for the negroni and as a result have partnered with top London bars, restaurants, and hotels to get the party started. These …

Drinking wine with dad is easy. Finding the right kind of wine to buy him? Now that’s a challenge. This Father’s day give the gift of grape to your dad. Here are 5 wine selections to make your father’s day present a favorite- each fixed to a personality type.   …

Tom Dixon, an acclaimed British designer, inspired by the rarity, craft and heritage of the luxury Scotch Whisky has created the exclusive Johnnie Walker Blue Label Capsule Series that will be previewed at the elegant Teatro Manzoni theater as part of Dixon’s exhibition at Milan Design Week. The Limited Edition …

Collaborators Jack Daniel’s and K. Michelle think the time is ripe for the newest JD Country Cocktail, Southern Peach. Both the chart-topping R&B singer and the Old No. 7 brand grew up with Tennessee sensibilities: “I’ve always appreciated how Jack Daniel’s falls in line with my Southern values,” says Michelle—with …

Martin and Claire Murray’s passion for making fine gin and vodka goes beyond distilling their award winning spirits. Dunnet Bay Distillers is treated like more of a family member than a family business. They lovingly named their traditional copper pot still Elizabeth. Their familial love for their spirits extends to …