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They say good things come in pairs: day and night. Summer and winter. Beyoncé, and Jay-Z. Good things rarely come in three’s, but there is one combination that is sure to test that statement. With the combination of three classic grapes: Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Pinot Meunier- the creation of …

In the 1700s and 1800s, Dublin ruled the world of Irish whisky from the Golden Triangle known as The Liberties.  It was here that Arthur Guinness operated the St. James’s Gate Brewery and the George Roe & Sons Distillery dominated the whisky-making scene.  It was also here that Walter Teeling …

Hennessy Paradis Imperial paired with a high class dining experience is a dreamy combination. Four Seasons Hotel London at Park Lane will be hosting a creative dinner to celebrate the eaux-de-vies. The cognac will be featured as the main attraction. Hennessy X.O will be the aperitif for each guest to …

Made in France, rhum agricole is a tightly controlled product that is manufactured from fresh pressed, free-running sugar cane juice. Rhum agricole is similar to gin in the sense that it must feature the key ingredient of sugar cane juice (as opposed to juniper berries). The AOC (Appellation d’Origine Controlle) …

Ah, Burnett’s Vodka. The vodka we all know and love. From the time we had it at our crowded college football tailgate to the time we had it mixed into our pricey cocktails at that one club and lounge downtown. Burnett’s holds us together through thick and thin. Our baby …

In 1805 and at a mere 27 years of age Madame Clicquot took over the family winery following the death of her husband becoming one of the first businesswomen of her time. Only 13 years later she disrupted the wine industry by simply adding red wine to some of her …

The flowers are blooming, the birds are chirping, and the sun is shining longer each day: Spring is in the air! Say goodbye to Bailey’s spiked hot cocoa, and hello to refreshingly sweet beverages like Angry Orchard Rosé hard cider. Made with Spring-stimulating ingredients like French red flesh apples and …

Founded recently in August of 2015, it did not take long for Bimber Distillery to start making a name for themselves. With a strive for refinement and creativity in every spirit they make, they have once again pushed the envelope with The London Classics. Consisting of the London Vodka and …

When it comes to warmer weather, people start thinking of easy cocktails and wines to bring to parties, or the beach for a weekend getaway. Award-winning winemaker, Mirabeau en Provence, is making bringing rosé to the party even easier with their latest release: Pure Provence by Mirabeau in sleek, easy-to-transport, …

Photo Credit: Kali Kirschman Compline is a new and ambitious concept coming to the Napa Valley and it’s taking the “one stop shop” approach to new heights. Latin for “completion of the working day” at Compline you can sample an amazing selection of award winning wines, enjoy a delicious meal, and …

A spirit native to Brazil, cachaça was first developed after Portuguese colonizers introduced sugarcane to the area. Still produced mainly in Brazil, cachaça is the nation’s stable spirit, where 1.5 million liters of it is consumed annually. Like rum, cachaça comes in two varieties, white and gold. Gold cachaça is …

You can never go wrong with a glass of single malt whiskey. Made from a fermented mash of malted barley, it is truly a liquor for the ages. Hailing from Scotland and Ireland, single malt whiskey can now be found being distilled in countries all over the world. Whether you’re …

Getting into wine can be daunting. With countless styles, varieties, and producers, navigating even the most basic wine list, or picking the right bottle from an unending sea of wines on a supermarket shelf can seem an impossible task. Of course there are a wealth of different ways to start learning …