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By Spencer Spellman “Habushu,” I say to the bartender, in my thick southern drawl as I point at a large jug towering over all the other liquor bottles. “Habushu?” the bartender responds disconcertedly. “You want habushu? The snake wine?” I nod, “Yes, a glass of snake wine. Straight up.” The …

Like the formidable Rocky Mountains and the bracingly crisp spring water they’re based on, the Spring44 Spirits cast an air of purity even at first glance. Minimalist but elegant, the bottles are graced with simple graphics alluding to their origins- nature. We’ve heard this story before, and couldn’t help recalling the merits …

Tequila meets bourbon whiskey in a brilliant madcap experiment gone oh-so-right. In a lineup called Expresiones del Corazon de Agave, Sazerac Rye Tequila Añejo is aged 24 months in Sazerac Rye 18 whiskey barrels. And as Bourbon enthusiasts will attest, these aren’t just any whiskey barrels; in 2010, Corazon acquired the …

It’s been a trendy ride on the I don’t drink Chardonnay wagon for a while, but we’re happily starting to see a little light at the end of the tunnel. A quiet but fierce leader in this noble crusade is the Moorooduc Estate Chardonnay; a relatively unknown name from the eponymous sub-region …

Having recently doubled its wood beer capacity with the addition of 32 new large oak barrels known as foeders, New Belgium Brewing Co. is going seriously sour with its latest additions to the Lips of Faith series. La Folie and Transatlantique Kriek make a very welcome return and create quite the buzz about the …

Imagine the pleasure derived from a perfectly balanced, aged Single Malt Scotch… or a rare vintage, nuanced, First Growth Bordeaux… or the most succulent caviar reminiscent of the sea, paired with a Grand Cru Champagne… Take any of those unforgettable epicurean moments that we all live for and imagine experiencing …

Something of a cult legend in Ireland, Redbreast Single Pot Still Whiskey is quickly achieving the same elusive status in the U.S. To be a single pot still whiskey, malted barley is combined with un-malted barley. It was a very traditional method of making whiskey in Ireland and although it …

An old timer with plenty to give, the Bushmills 21 Year Old Single Malt is another distinguished and celebrated addition to our growing list of rare and limited Irish Whiskey casks to seek out now, before they’re gone forever. The Bushmills Distillery, located in the quiet village of Bushmills on the north coast …

Today’s honorary Irish Whiskey tells a brave tale of perseverance and a desire to preserve a rich bit of Irish history; and as fate would unravel, it also serendipitously brought us a historic Single Malt Irish Whiskey. The Knappogue Castle 16 Year Twin Wood Irish Whiskey dates back to the …

As part of our week-long celebration in appreciation of Irish Whiskey, it seems only fitting to draw attention to the rare and storied old casks that, like a limerick, provide a mysterious relic to Ireland’s past. Paving the way is The Teeling Whiskey Company, one of Ireland’s few remaining independent …

“I’m here! Can you not see me? I’m wearing green.” Jameson, the world’s most celebrated Irish whiskey, proudly flaunts its Irish heritage every day, but always reserves a little something extra for St. Patrick’s Day. In addition to sponsoring a full day of carousing in Dublin, Jameson has joined millions of revelers …

Japanese culture has long been associated with harmony in nature. From the misunderstood intricacies of flower arrangements to the most delicate and contemplative snip of a bonsai tree, Suntory ambitiously introduces this concept to the Western culture’s most beloved spirit: vodka. Just released to the U.S. market, Ao Vodka is a premium …

Regarded as an exemplar in the UK’s burgeoning sparkling wine movement, Wiston Estate has wooed many non-believers in the English Method. A tiny 16-acre vineyard is close-planted to the three classic Champagne grape varieties of Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Pinot Meunier. The vines thrive on prime chalky soils reminiscent of the Côte …