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The beauty of Session beers is that you cannot hide shoddy brewing in them; their low level of alcohol makes for delicate and nuiancedsipping. Like a flower.  These session beers highlight and celebrate a brewers skill while allowing you to enjoy the flavor en mass, perfect for a long night …

Shimmering, inky purple-black in color, with aromas of melted black licorice, dark cherry liqueur, kirsch, blackberry liqueur, balsamic reduction, a hint of meat, spice, and maduro cigar. This is rich, deep and dense. On the palate, it’s silky and sweetly fruited, with nice acid balancing out flavors of blackberry, blueberry, …

Recently, Gifford Liqueurs teamed up with Speed Rack, an all-female speed-bartending competition, to create a delightfully feminine Crème de Rose liqueur. The beauty that is the Giffard Speed Rack Black Rose Liqueur all-natural concoction includes Moroccan Rosa Damascena petals steeped in neutral beet spirit. Enjoy as is or in a …

The cold winter months aren’t the most appealing for heading out to get your wine-on. But Traverse City in Michigan has decided to change that way of thinking. Located along the Michigan coast, the picturesque region has long been known as a hub for some of Michigan’s finest wine tasting …

In just a few short years, Japanese whisky has gone from niche product to major player in the American spirits market. And these days, it seems poised not just for increased market share, but also for wider acceptance and admiration: Bottlings from Japan are finding their way into bar programs …

Stillwater Ales Debauched  Farmhouse Ale.  Baltimore, Maryland  6.7% 93 points. Debauched: Indulging in or characterized by sensual pleasures to a degree perceived to be morally harmful. Who would have thought this could be applied to beer?  Decadent in complexity, with lemon, candy sweetness, smoke, and some funk.  

When it comes to whiskey, you know we get pretty excited, so when we heard that Oban Bay Distillery was about to start rolling out its new ‘Oban Little Bay’, excited we became! Yes, this delight is currently being rolled out nationwide across the USA, so keep your eyes peeled! So …

We’ve teamed up with Distiller to uncover what Americans chose as their favorite US distilled whiskies of 2014. Utilizing Distiller’s incredible database of global whiskey lovers, we’ve put together this nifty little infographic to showcase the Top 10 Whiskies of America. So whiskey warriors, tell us: which American delights have …

Every now and again, I find a gizmo that I’m really excited to write about, today is one of those days. On my interweb travels, I recently came across the Pizza Stone, an elaborately crafted stone circle that sits atop a beautifully designed bamboo board. Now, what excites me about this …

You may have tasted all the 5 gin cocktails that hard liquor aficionado should taste in their life. You may even be an expert mixologist. However, did you ever play online games while enjoying your favorite drink? Online games are fun on their own. However, they can be enjoyed even …

Hosting a fun and exciting house party for your friends shouldn’t be too difficult, right? Wrong! If you want your party to really rock and leave everyone wanting for more, then you need to plan carefully and do more than simply buy some random drinks, snacks, and games. How to …

A Company in Japan has taken the luxurious pet lifestyle to an all new level by creating a new ‘Cat Wine’ product for, yes you guessed it, cats. The company behind the new product, B&H Lifes announced that the “Meow Meow Nouveau” doesn’t contain any alcohol, but is made from …

Crafted in Gascony, just a hop and a skip away from Cognac in Southwestern France, Armagnac is a 700-year-old spirit that lives in the shadow of its more-famous cousin. Hand crafted in often small quantities, it is single-distilled from a blend of grapes that includes Colombard, Folle Blanche, Baco Blanc and Ugni Blanc. Typically, …