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A beautiful peachy-brown hue rests in the bottle, a clear indication of the Cabernet Sauvignon aged French oak barrels that have used to create this gin. On the nose a sticky caramel marmalade is your confirmation of the barrel aging that has taken place. There’s a rich combination of juniper …

The San Francisco-based Distillery No. 209, has resided at Pier 50 for over ten years. The original distillery, (209th in the country) founded in 1882, was located in Napa Valley, but local regulations forced a move to a location friendlier to the spirits business. This craft gin is distilled from …

Let’s begin with a little beer history. Back in the 1880’s in Copenhagen, Denmark, modern lager as we know it was still in its early stages. Yeast varied greatly in quality, making it difficult for brewers to consistently produce good, or even drinkable beers—“beer sickness” as the result of questionable …

We were initially a little perplexed over a whiskey that seemed to be named for a hotel, but the name of Hilhaven Lodge Whiskey becomes clearer when one takes into account its co-founder is hotelier and Hollywood director Bret Ratner, owner of the now-iconic Beverly Hills accommodation. The property was once …

If I were seized with an absolutely irresistible compulsion to spray Champagne with wild, unfettered abandon, I’d probably lean toward a bottle of Cook’s or André. You know, something that had done me indisputable harm in college and deserved a little redemption. But it’s nothing but the best for the …

Looking like something that was clandestinely pried off of a dark version of the Taj Majal, the oblong sculpure-like decanter housing the exclusive Clase Azul Ultra Añejo just may be the most beautiful bottle of tequila in the world. Crafted of obsidian-colored Talavera ceramic embossed with gracefully executed artwork of Mexican …

Way back in the Middle Ages, the Benedictine monks of the Saint Mont Monastery transformed the ancient vineyards of Plaimont. Since then, the people of the Plaimont region have developed a genuine passion for wine that continues to be handed down through the generations. The vineyards stretch through the very …

Cocktail trends are no stranger to the Western World and while imbibe-lovers are constantly trying to stay on top of what’s hot and new there’s a whole corner of the world very few know anything about, nor have ever delved into. I am of course talking about China — with …

The versatility of cucumbers has never been at question. We love them in cucumber and tomato salads, shredded with fresh dill and Greek yogurt in tzatziki, or cured with sugar and vinegar into sweet and savory bread and butter pickles. Cucumber slices placed on one’s eyelids can even alleviate swelling …

If “punk rock Waterford crystal” sounds like an oxymoron you’d have a hard time formulating into your image of the iconic brand eschewed in tradition, take a look at designer Jo Sampson’s new Rebel Collection designed for Waterford. Glowing with velvety, smoky shades of bronze, mauve, gold, and vibrant purple and …

London, the Big Smoke, it’s a place rich with mixology genius and cocktail superstars – a truly pioneering city that is the forefront of the bartending world. A tremendous amount of talent lies within this city and we tapped into the pool to pick two finalists for the Black Cow …

The afternoon sunlight filtering through your crystal barware tosses colorful reflections of violet, lime, warm garnet, and azure standing out in bold against white linen. Clean, contemporary lines are the dominant esthetic here, along with a bright rainbow of unabashed color. In short, this is not your grandmother’s Waterford. Waterford’s …

If the undated, opaque, solid black bottle of Glenlivet’s new Cipher Single Malt Scotch appears to be cloaked in mystery, that’s actually by design. Those who appreciate a challenge to their tastebuds’ prowess along with a fine whisky will embrace the interactive Scotch experience created by Glenlivet Master Distiller Alan Winchester. …