Rémy Martin has been rooted in exception since 1724. Using grapes grown in the highest-quality vineyards in the prestigious regions of Grande and Petite Champagne known for chalky soils that create aromatic richness. Cellar masters visit the vineyards during harvest to taste the grapes for the perfect amount of acidity. …
Just because you have money to burn doesn’t mean you are looking for a bottle of rum that is gone in a flash or sets your throat on fire with its alcohol content. So if you are looking for a fantastic bottle for a special occasion or a spontaneous treat, …
France’s oldest winemaking region, Languedoc, is re-emerging as the new go to spot for high quality, high-value wines, thanks to the efforts of fourth generation vintner, Jean-Claude Mas. Jean-Claude is a pioneer of what some are calling the “new Languedoc” movement, but also owner of Cote Mas, a restaurant that …
Wine and knowledge were meant to be shared—that’s Paolo Zanelli’s opinion, at least. A certified sommelier himself, Zanelli felt there should be an easier way for the casual vino enthusiast to get the lowdown on a drink so often relegated to epicure territory. That’s why he created Pulp, an …
The story of Dry Town cannot be told without recognizing the unique history of Fort Collins, Colorado and their citizens. From 1896-1969 Fort Collins was a dry county where drinking any kind of alcohol was considered illegal. Over this 73 -year span, the citizens of Fort Collins learned how to …
Marcus Pickering and Matt Gammell, founders of Pickering’s Oak Aged Gin, wanted to explore a different journey. Their journey formed a marriage of Scotland’s two best-valued spirits, whiskey and gin. Marcus is a lifelong lover of gin and has a fascination of how things are made. He began working at …
Edinburgh Beer Factory’s Eduardo Paolozzi is a truly worldly lager—this Munich-style Helles is made by Scottish, English, and Canadian brewers, using state-of-the-art Italian equipment to achieve its cosmopolitan, full-bodied flavor. Who’s Eduardo, you wonder? The brew is named after a prolific artist often credited with pioneering the pop art movement. …
Sometimes it’s not the XX on a bottle of moonshine, it’s the XOXO inside it. At least that was the case for Mark Ramsey and Digger Manes: As a result of their cherished wives’ fondness for an experimental first batch of hazelnut rum, the two Moonshiners stars have carefully perfected …
As people around the world toast to Ireland this Friday, we introduce Jameson’s Deconstructed Series: The following three editions from the undisputed king of Irish whiskey showcase the original’s distinct elements like a drinkable biography. Each was created to describe and prolong various moments of a shot of the famous …
Love the warmth of a cup of tea? How about a shot of it instead? Bluebird Alpine Liqueur derives its soul-soothing qualities from fermented batches of the old English standby—but there’s no need to put the kettle on to feel the heat of this creation. Enjoy it neat, or, in …
J. Rieger & Co. is a symbol of ingenuity, authenticity, and quality in spirit distillation. Founded in 1887 by Jacob Rieger, an immigrant to Kansas City from Austria-Hungary, and passed to his marketing-savvy son, Alexander, just before Prohibition, innovation was the distillers’ lifeblood. For instance, in 1915 Alexander opened a …
The world’s largest and continually growing wine app (and community) has just launched yet another feature that will completely change the way we interact, discover and ultimately purchase wine. In just 6 years, what started as a tool to snapshot and keep track of the wines you drink has turned …
Magic Hat Feast of Fools From Chaucer’s Canterbury Tales til today, people have been celebrating the stupidity of pranks and the skill of surprise on the first of April. Magic Hat has perfected this practice of combining unexpected things with its Fruity Stout. As pale as a brown ale, but …