A deed dated February 10, 1703 describes a “pot still house” on the Mount Gay sugar cane estate—though namesake John Gay didn’t manage operations until a few decades later, the venerable Barbados distillery has nonetheless produced rum almost as long as the drink has existed. In honor of its anniversary …
Almost 10 years ago, Funky Buddha Brewery got its start in Boca Raton, Florida when founder Ryan Sentz bought a storefront. What started out as a hookah and tea bar transformed over time, and in a few short years Funky Buddha Lounge & Brewery opened its doors in 2010. Today …
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, …
Nestled in Notting Hill sits Marianne, a restaurant started by chef Marianne Lumb. To start her career, Marianne began training in restaurants like the Michelin-starred Gravetye Manor in Sussex. In 2000, she began working as a private chef in the Mediterranean, America, and Australia. After gaining extensive knowledge while working in several …
Firefighting is a courageous job if ever there was one. But as far as liquid courage goes, it has to either come from the hose…or a cup of coffee. That’s how Fire Department Coffee began—this brand of easy-drinking, great-tasting joe was designed by those who know caffeine should be tasty …
In the heart of West End just a stone’s throw from theatre land, the Waldorf Hilton is a London landmark with a rich history spanning a century. The Waldorf Hilton is the perfect spot to enjoy 21st century accommodations while surrounded by a decadent homage to the roaring 1920’s. The …
The Beaufort Bar at the iconic London landmark hotel The Savoy launched a new cocktail menu experience unlike any other. The Beaufort Bar is known for its theatrically dramatic décor and drinks which sits amidst its illustrious history, celebrity guests, and legendary tales. The new cocktail menu is a beautifully illustrated book …
Renowned bartender Matt Whiley, the man behind Peg + Patriot in Bethnal Green is launching a bar on April 11th that will only use fresh produce from the British Isles. Together with the Talented Mr Fox, which is the city’s celebrated cocktail and bar branding and development consultancy, Whiley wants …
In 1977, the Newton family planted some grapes on a single square mile of hillside in California’s Napa Valley. Forty years later, that square mile grew up into 560-acre winery, nurtured by the surrounding slopes. Newton Vineyard‘s success is, in large part, the result of a long-term partnership with …
Spiked Basil Sweet Tea 4 family-sized tea bags (or 10 regular tea bags) 1 ½ cups sugar pinch baking soda 1 lemon, sliced into thin wheels 1 orange, sliced into thin wheels 10 basil leaves 1 1/2 cups Jack Daniels Single Barrel Select Bourbon ice DIRECTIONS In a saucepan, cover …
Originally sold as “honest whiskey at an honest price,” Rebel Yell Bourbon ain’t lying about being tasty. 167 years since its creation—even through trying times featuring prohibition, Coors Light, and Billy Idol—the wheat bourbon’s devoted fans are still crying more, more, more. Fermented fact: Rebel Yell hails from the former Stitzel-Weller …
Derby Day. 1935. The doors of the legendary Stitzel-Weller distillery open for the first time and made history. The distillery created some of the most recognizable, distinguished and delicious bourbons of all time. Pappy van Winkle. Old Fitzgerald. Rebel Yell. All created at the Stitzel-Weller distillery. From then on, Stitzel-Weller …