Alcohol is not where you go when trying to be healthy. This is true. However, that doesn’t mean we should tar all spirits with the same brush. Without doubt some spirits are murkier, poorly-made, and full of leftover chemicals that lead to that ferocious hangover you can never understand getting …
Deep rich purple in color with an exceptional dark stone fruit nose on this GSM blend. Dense blackberries and dark plum fruit coat your palate with an impenetrable layer of plummy goodness. Very long and enjoyable finish, as the glass warms up the wine opens up even more leading to …
Nickolls & Perks has released an exclusive single malt Ex-Port cask whisky in partnership with Bimber Distillery of London for their 225th Anniversary. Nickolls & Perks have released this whisky to celebrate their history of selling exceptional Port for multiple centuries. This whisky was matured for 5 years and 9 …
Oxford Artisan Distillery combined 9 carefully selected casks to create their seventh batch of rye whisky, Easy Ryder. This perfect for summer whisky, is a celebration of Oxford Artisan Distillery’s distilling method. The distilling process uses heritage grains that are free from pesticides, fungicides, or herbicides, ensuring the best quality …
Mulholland Distillery of Los Angeles was established because of a strong friendship bond between Hollywood cameraman Matthew Alper and long-time character actor Walton Goggins. These friends came together to create a collection which includes a double gold award winning gin, an award winning American whiskey, and a silver medal vodka. …
Spirit of Yorkshire Distillery’s Filey Bay Peated Finish #2 is nothing short of a dream. The light and fruity aroma offers exquisite taste with an excellent balance of subtle yet distinct flavor. Finished in a peated cask, this whisky produces a soft and sweet aura with a hint of smoky …
Patrón Tequila and Lalique have come together to create a remarkably unique bottle of tequila. Marc Larminaux of Lalique has designed the bottle to resemble the shape of an agave plant, which is used to make Patrón tequila. This bottle features a blend of Patrón extra añejo tequilas, aged in …
Raj Bhakta and His Latest Chapter in Spirits Raj Bhakta holding court in a former classroom on the college campus he bought to house BHAKTA Spirits These ones are some of the oldest in the world and bear the name BHAKTA Spirits – and they live on a Vermont college …
The latest release from independent bottler Gordon & McPhail is one of the oldest malt whiskies in the world. Matured for over 70 years, this whisky was produced in January 1943 and laid down during WWII, during a time when most distilleries were inactive due to war rationing. From the …
NYAK and artist Young M.A have collaborated on a newly- released, limited- edition V.S.O.P Cognac showcasing a beautifully vibrant red label and the warm, rich color of the Cognac. Platinum selling artist,Young M.A, has designed the label to symbolize her motto “Red Lyfe.” Top selling brand NYAK, has created an …
Anyone who has ever questioned the reason for Pinot Noir’s popularity probably hasn’t tasted the Emeritus Hallberg Ranch Pinot Noir. This limited production Pinot from a perfectly situated ridge in the heart of the Russian River Valley (aptly called the Gold Ridge), is pure charm. The sleek, sophisticated bottle sets the stage …
Fattoria Paradiso sits in Emilia-Romagna, a region of Italy that is just east of Tuscany, so it is not surprising that many of their great wines are made with the same grape as Chianti, Montepulciano and Brunello: sangiovese. In this case, the wine is made with sangiovese grosso, the traditional …
Few champagne houses can boast such constant progression in their product and brand identity as the esteemed Piper-Heidsieck. The spark of a love story, Florens-Louis Heidsieck created his first vintage in 1785 for Agathe Perthois in order to win her favor. Indeed, he succeeded, while also obtaining the admiration of Marie …
Winery: Armand de Brignac Region: Champagne Variety: 40% Pinot Noir, 40% Chardonnay, 40% Pinot Meunier Vintage(s): 2009, 2010, 2012 ABV: 12.5% Score: 96 The nose gives layers of complexity, bringing forth a variety flavours that develop over time. Citrus intertwined with a creamy toffee and vanilla yogurt continue to …
Wine: Beronia Crianza Variety: 88% Tempranillo, 10% Garnacha, 2% Mazuelo Vintage: 2014 Country: Rioja, Spain ABV: 13.5% Score: 89 Harmonious notes of vanilla, black plum and creamy oak flow from the glass with a base of baking spices, cloves and cinnamon. There’s a sensuous dark fruit that lingers with liquorice …
Wine: Txomin Etxaniz Txakoli Blanco 2016 Variety: Hondarrabi Zuri 85%, Hondarrabi Beltza 15% Vintage: 2016 Country: Spain ABV: 11% Score: 90 As one of Spain’s most eye-catching wines, Txakoli isn’t just vibrant in ambience. The palate showcases an energetically refreshing acidity with fresh juicy green apples, pears and a distinct …
Brent who works in Atlanta at a mid century steakhouse, which feels like the set of Mad Men and is very classic cocktail driven, has an affinity for Lady Lynchburg. This particular cocktail is a twist on the original that is named after Lynchburg, Tennessee, which is also the hometown …
Crazy people make history and regular people don’t. There have probably been times when you come across something and it doesn’t make sense or it seems strange to you. So you label it as weird and move on with your life. However, sometimes, the odd ideas are the best ones. …
A cocktail walks into a bar and nothing special happens. That’s probably how the joke would go, right? But what if a cocktail walks into a tiki party. Well it can’t just be a regular cocktail anymore. That’s exactly what Kyle does. He takes classic cocktails that he loves and …