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Wine: Remolinos Vineyard Malbec Winemaker: Decero Vintage: 2012 Variety: Malbec Price: £13.50 Buy Now: Wine Direct I’m not a big drinker of Malbec, nor am I particular fan of the variety, but when a good example smacks you round the chops, you stand up and take notice and that’s exactly what happened with this …

With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, it’s only appropriate that a love story be told. On the slopes of the Sierra Cantabria in Rioja Alta grows the Tempranillo grapes: dry, dark, and rich. In the Rioja Baja in Tudelilla, grows the Garnacha grape: Sweet, light, and aromatic. Vinified separately: …

SD Strong Distillers have released their latest creation Big Boom Straight Bourbon Whiskey and it is DY-NO-MITE! No really, this small batch bourbon was aged for 3 years, underground….and gets its name from the daily dynamite blasts felt in the cave it called home. The distillers at SD Strong put …

Drivers start your engines! But don’t forget to bring the Rum! That’s right, Havana Club is putting the pedal to the metal in a race to find the world’s most talented rum bar tenders. The 12th annual Havana Club Grand Prix is here, and the search is on for a …

Imagine a time when you couldn’t walk into a bar, sit down, turn to the bartender and order whatever your heart desired. Imagine a time when a drink could have cost you your job, or your reputation, or your life. Would it be worth it? Maybe for the right drink. …

If you take your name from a piece of copper tubing that distillery workers used to sneak whisky from the cask, you can guarantee that you’re not launching a traditional dram for the old boys in leather armchairs. So, it stands to reason that the team behind Copper Dog whisky …

London buzzes, crackles to life every day as people swarm the city and add to the chilled-out energy that defines England’s capital. Crowning Hyde Park, the Royal Lancaster London sits as the hub, the hive if you will, of the chic scene between Soho and Shepherd’s Bush, just as it …

The Zamora province in the Castille de Leon region of Spain has a long history of tenacity. Over 2000 years ago the people resisted the Roman Legions and the area was later host to many fierce battles between Moors and Christians as well as intense skirmishes during the Spanish Civil …

Ireland is known for many things: rolling green hills, friendly people, rich traditions, but perhaps most notably, is its long and devoted history to whiskey distillation. The industry has been pretty much cornered by a few big names that have been doing what they do best for decades. But now …

January 31st is National Hot Chocolate Day, and who doesn’t love hot chocolate? At DrinkMe, we sure do, but we love chocolate cocktails even more. The very smell of chocolate triggers the brain to relax, making it an instant friend if you’re stressed. And although it takes a whopping 400 …

You don’t have to check-in to check out the reinvented Royal Lancaster London’s Hyde Lobby Bar. No matter the time of day, this cornerstone of the iconic hotel is waiting to serve up delicious sips and treats. The day starts at 7:30am on weekdays and 9am on weekends with hot …

In the year 1532, Spanish Conquistadors embarked on a manifest destiny that would land them on the shores of Peru. The wine that these conquistadors brought with them was vital yet scarce. For religious purposes, it was imperative that the Conquistadors begin to make their own wine on the newly …

Flaviar is breaking the mold for spirit drinkers. Flaviar founder Grisa Soba has worked tirelessly to develop a platform for spirit drinkers that want to expand both their knowledge and horizons. After 5 years, Flaviar’s revolutionary quarterly liquor packages will finally be available for delivery to the most passionate spirit …