From luxurious, rare bottlings crafted by well-known names, to tiny, passion-fueled niche products pushed to market by perseverance, the 2014 Drink Me Magazine Elite 150 singles out the 150 most exciting and memorable beers, wines and spirits from the past year. Led by Brian Freedman, Drink Me Magazine’s Editor-in-Chief, the team …
As the name slyly seeps into your memory, your senses detect the most agreeable and pure essence of flavor. Pardon the obvious, but really there is no other way to properly describe the line up of pür•spirits. As the name implies, the unique liqueurs and geists really do exude clarity, …
As wine & spirits enthusiasts, it’s a precarious line we walk between connoisseur and snob. Admittedly, we relish those moments sipping Single Malt, Grand Cru & Vintage potables- but our true pleasure comes from discovering the lesser known, humble potions, rich with history. One such pleasure is Amaro Lucano, an Italian herbal liqueur that is …
In the pursuit of perfection it’s often said that “the devil is in the details,” a sentiment that captures the spirit of 123 Organic Extra Añejo Diablito. It all began when tequila expert David Ravandi envisioned an Organic Tequila that would appeal to even the most discerning wine enthusiasts. A …
Imagine a man larger than life, whose raison d’être is to share his passion – for wine, for beauty, for people and for experiencing every moment. That is the spirit of Jean-Charles Boisset, the Burgundy-born wine impresario and founder of the JCB Collection of wines. The JCB Collection challenges how you think about …
Drink Me Magazine Review 93 /100 “Total precision with a bit of swag, the off-dry wine smugly flaunts aromas of Asian pear, white peach, jasmine, honeysuckle, and petrol. Its lively acidity pairs with intense clementine orange and slate minerality. This wine is the ‘Blue Steel’ of Rieslings.” – JA
In the history of LOUIS XIII cognac, the discovery of a Rare Cask has happened only once before. The stars have aligned once again as Rémy Martin reveals Louis XIII Rare Cask 42,6, one unique and exceptional tierçon discovered by Cellar Master Pierrette Trichet. Perhaps the most exclusive product released by any cognac house, the …
Once disregarded as a sweet, amateur alternative to beer, the recent hard cider movement has emerged as a serious craft niche. To prove this point, look no further than Mendocino County, CA where desperate searches and frenzied requests for the super local Boonville Cider House Bite Hard Cider can be heard …
Brewed from the purest water on earth, Einstök Icelandic Craft Ales have forged a loyal, almost obsessive following on their 4000+ mile trek from the Arctic Circle to a few select (and fortunate) markets in the U.S.A. Einstök – which means “unique” or “distinctive” in Icelandic – starts its process with …
In a state best known for a go big or go home attitude, the down-to-earth, Smithville based Bone Spirits, takes a different approach to highlighting the best of the Lone Star State: pure Texas spirits made with fresh local grains. They are committed to producing authentic, high-quality, straight-forward spirits — no …
Drink Me Magazine Review 94/100 “A love potion of ripe citrus, peach, apricot, jasmine, and mint leaf. Medium sweet with mouthwatering acidity, its smooth green tea texture pulls you in with sweet mandarin, dill, and minerality. Sleek, animated, and just plain delightful. A knockout.” -JA
Do designer collaborations make high end spirits taste better? No, but they make you look better, and we’re all for stylish drinking. For the second time in a series of designer collaborations, Patron Spirits introduces the Limited Edition Patron Anejo Adorned with David Yurman Bottle Stopper crafted by Evan Yurman, Chief …
Charles Smith is a rock star, wild-man, harley-riding winemaker who believes wine is meant to be drunk – not overanalyzed and definitely not treated as a stuffy subject. This belief drove the creation of its own brand of wines, Charles Smith Wines, dubbed “The Modernist Project”. One of the first …