Having been around for 148 years, Old Forester finally decided that it was time to return home. On National Bourbon Day of this year, the First Bottled Bourbon opened the doors to the new Old Forester Distilling Co. In fact, Old Forester is really coming home as they are setting …
Now an award-winning company, Mirabeau en Provence was founded in 2009 by Stephen and Jeany Cronk. After selling their home in southeast London, the British expats moved to the small village of Cotignac in the famed rosé-making region of southern France. Despite being unfamiliar with the French language, they were …
Most people view the stifling heat of summer as only a con, but honestly, without this oppressive time of year the fun and fruity cocktails wouldn’t taste half as good. Drinking a strawberry mojito in anything less than 80 degrees just doesn’t seem right. So we take the good with …
Picture this, a warm summer night, surrounded by good company, basking in the soft glow of a sky full of stars. A warm fire crackles nearby, and stories filled with laughter fill the air. And even better yet, you’re doing all of this while tipping back glasses of pale pink …
Rosé wine is delicious year-round but it’s no secret that we gravitate to it when the weather gets hot and we’re looking for a crisp and flavorful wine with which to battle the sweltering heat. Winemakers in Provence, like Mirabeau, specialize in the art of making delicious rosé suited for …
For the first time ever, the world famous French wine aperitif company Lillet is teaming up with designer Malia Mills to bring a whole new line of swimwear to the masses in a retail release. If you are saying that you’ve heard this before, you are correct, as Malia and …
The microbrewing landscape in Cincinnati, OH is rapidly changing with the development of small breweries, seemingly on a weekly basis. One household favorite around the city is that of MadTree Brewing; an innovator in the craft beer scene known for their creative brews, artistic can designs, and above all else …
Since 1909, Chivas Regal has been known as the world’s first luxury whisky. But after 100 years, anything can use a facelift, including whiskies. And Chivas Regal is no different. Chivas is rolling out their new Chivas 18 year whisky with a brand new campaign and label. The bottle and …
Created by Aaron Bergh at the mere age of 25, Calwise Spirits has been making waves for the past two years with its signature gin and rum. As an up-and-coming distiller in California, they focus on using locally sourced wine grapes and organic wild herbs from their region to create …
Bespoke Collection sells boutique wines and other artisanal experiences from the company’s headquarters in downtown Napa, CA. Its newest collection has been created in collaboration with American rock band, The Killers. “The Killers” collection includes a 2017 Rosé from San Francisco Bay, CA; a 2017 Sauvignon Blanc from Carneros, Napa …
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 …
Portland is a city of many treasures, one of them being locally made Wild Roots Vodka. Crafted by natives of the Pacific Northwest, the fruit infused into these vodkas is 100% local and natural. By using a filtration system that mimics a natural one, and utilizing Oregon lava rock to …
Want to know the secret to summer fun? You can find out by coming to a special event that’s all about enjoying the best things that summer has to offer. It’s a unique event that combines great food and seasonal cocktails, where everything is made with fresh, local, and peak-season …
Geography of the Upper Midwest, 101: The glorious state of Michigan is made up of two peninsulas. The big one—the lower half of the state—is what folks around here call the Mitten. If you put that mitten on your left hand, just around the base of your pinky finger would …
Yards Brewing Company Saison. Philadelphia, PA 6.5%. Saison is a broad style and Yards painted it Philly all the way. Bold sweet orange and clove hit you like an uppercut, while the citrusy hops back up the long finish. 95 pts.
Harviestoun Ola Dubh, 16yr Highland Park casks Ale. Clackmannshire, Scotland. 8%. To drink this ale, please don a kilt. Why did someone not think of this sooner? A massive, off the charts complexity. Caramel, smoke, chocolate molasses, stewed plums, and of course the lovely Highland Park whiskey. 97 pts.