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Good news for the itinerant imbiber: this summer Cointreau has launched a solution for your classy-cocktail-on-the-go needs. The Cocktail Maker from Cointreau is designed to be a vessel in which to shake up a classic Cointreau Fizz, (with plenty of fresh lime juice and topped with sparkling water) but hosting an …

Winery – Domaine O’Vineyards Wine – Proprietor’s Reserve Vintage – 2005 Varietal – CS, Syrah, Merlot (Undisclosed %) Score – 94/100 Price – GBP £33.99 USD $44.69 This is quite simply, a stunning wine! Huge beyond belief, with oodles of character and an intensity that grips you throughout the entire mouthful …

  When tequila night rolls around, you know you’re in for a good time. This incredibly versatile spirit is great for sipping over ice, as part of a variety of cocktails, and now… in a creative collection of ways you’d never even thought about. Join Drink Me and Azuñia Tequila …

All spirit and wine collections must include the aged to perfection, vintage, or otherwise rare bottle just for the most special of special occasions. Of Azuñia’s superb line of tequilas, the Azuñia Black tequila is their longest aged option perfect for the tequila connoisseur. Its namesake isn’t indicative of the …

Winery – Domaine Sainte Rose Wine – Low Yield Roussanne Vintage – 2013 Varietal – 100% Roussanne Score – 93/100 Price – GBP £9.99 USD $13.10 I loved this the first time I tried it and I love it even more now! It’s aged beautifully since its release over a …

Twenty-seven years ago I was born in the Rotunda Hospital in Dublin, Ireland. Three months after birth, my parents moved back to the states and I haven’t returned to my verdant homeland. When I eventually return I’ll be sure to visit West Cork Distillers, located along the southwestern coast in …

Kona Brewing Company has been crafting “Liquid Aloha” for over 20 years,. When co-founder Cameron Healy was in the planning stages of the brewery with his son in 1994 he remembers: “We had a vision to reflect the spirit of Hawaii, its people, culture, and respect for this beautiful land, …

Winery –  Musella Wine –  Valpolicella Ripasso Superiore Vintage –  2012 Varietal –  Corvina 70% Rondinella 20% Barbera 10% Score – 90/100 Price – GBP £15.99 USD $26.41 This biodynamic beauty from Veneto producers Musella is absolutely outstanding and that doesn’t surprise me, as these guys have been producing wine …

  Intimate green spaces not overrun by tourists are a difficult commodity in New York, which makes sense for a place many call “The Concrete Jungle”. Little do residents and visitors know that to find one such verdant space, complete with expertly-crafted cocktails and an unbeatable view of the setting …

Winery – Bodegas Numanthia Wine – Termes Vintage – 2013 Varietal – 100% Tinta De Toro (Tempranillo) Score – 90/100 Price – GBP £18.00 USD $23.82 The entry level ‘Termes’ is anything but your typical entry level wine and that in itself speaks volumes about Bodegas Numanthia; everything these guys …

We’ve all been to those parties that are fun, but not great. They’re almost the parties you rave about, but instead they become those parties that you barely remember – not good, not bad. There’s something missing, but you just can’t put your finger on it. You want to know …

Winery –  Valenciso Wine –  Rioja Reserva Vintage –  2006 Varietal –  100% Tempranillo Score – 93/100 Price – GBP £19.99 USD $26.41 Valenciso’s Rioja Reserva, from the Alta region, is an utterly brilliant wine, offering very good value for money in a market that is fiercely competitive. It ticks …

O-H! If you didn’t immediately scream “I-O” in your head, you’re probably not from Ohio. Lucky for you, Bodhi IPA is. As much as I love seasonal beers, my favorite moments happen when I find a beer that I can drink year-round. Columbus Brewing Company created one of those moments. …