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  Jos. A. Magnus & Co. doesn’t bother sprucing up their history. They recognize it’s a familiar tale of dreamers leaving their countries for a free New World and building a business that creates a tradition of strong values and exceptional whiskies. First established in 1892, then re-established in 2015, …

Well done; you’ve made it through the toughest part of the year.  January and February are among the most vicious and unforgiving months of the twelve—as we all round the corner of the holidays, eager and willing to initiate a year of progress and hope, good ol’ 1 and 2 …

Townshend’s Tea Company was started in 2006 with the goal of serving excellent teas in a calm and casual teahouse setting. Townshend has a variety of over 120 teas and an herbal apothecary line. In 2008, they began making kombucha using some of their unique tea blends under the name …

The most frolicsome of the Deconstructed trio, Jameson Lively nearly prances out of the bottle. Fresh pine, lime, and still-crunchy pear lead the way on the nose; each sip is a swirl of candy, citrus, and heat, lingering just long enough before concluding with a feathery touch of anise. As …

Wild Heaven Beer is a Georgia based brewery founded by Eric Johnson and Nick Purdy. With an emphasis on originality, all Wild Heaven beers are brewed using European tradition and added American creativity. The brewery has a unique philosophy when it comes to using all-grain and no adjunct-sugars. This gives …

Ancho Reyes Verde Poblano Liqueur is a limited-edition spin on the beloved brand featuring ancho chiles … but even if you’re a loyal fan of the original, you may find going green has never been more enticing. While its crimson-colored predecessor derives a smoky, caramelized flavor from dried peppers, the …

Not everyone wants kegs and eggs first thing in the morning on Saint Patrick’s Day. If you’d rather stay awake past noon this March 17, celebrate with another classic tradition—Irish coffee. Prefer to pass on sharing a bar stool with packs of green (or green-faced) revelers? Here’s another perk: you …

Opening a distillery may seem rather mellow in comparison to, say, fighting pirates, but there’s room enough for both in the Jameson lineage: While the more swashbuckling profession earned the family its crest, the other proved to be the legacy that lives on today. Likewise, barrel-chested Jameson Round comprises an …

Weather has an affect on all parts of our lives and now that I drink wine I couldn’t agree more. In Argentina in 2012 the spring was warm. Then average temperatures stuck around in September and October followed by a warm, dry and very sunny November. Over the summer, January …

Spell Estate founders, Bill and Tiki Spell, are committed to delivering the highest expression of Pinot Noir with each bottle capturing the nuances of each individual vineyard they partner with. One grower is Devoto Gardens & Orchards. The family farm grows over 50 varieties of apples, specialty cut flowers, and …