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Harris is the southern half of Lewis and Harris, an Outer Hebridean island off the northwest coast of Scotland.  Nestled between the Highlands to the east and the Atlantic to the west, the Hearachs (Scottish Gaelic for people from Harris) still cut peat for fuel, farm small parcels of rented …

Scotch is simply malt or grain whisky made in Scotland, but in order to be considered scotch, it must be distilled in a law-specified manner. Aged for a minimum of 3 years in oak barrels, scotch might seem like it has a lot of rules, but this diverse spirit is …

It’s no coincidence that the logo of The Lost Distillery Company (TLDC) incorporates the Triskele, an ancient Celtic symbol of reincarnation.  As the company’s name suggests, its mission is to rediscover and restore whisky brands that have been lost due to war, politics, and globalization.  The process begins with historical …

On January 18, 2018, gin-lovers will converge on East London for the second World’s Best Martini Challenge.  The contest will feature the 2017 brand winner, Daffy’s Gin, as well as five finalists from The Contender’s Challenge Series, an international gin tasting competition led by martini connoisseurs and Challenge cofounders Gary …

Founded on a bit of a whim, Portobello Road Gin (PRG) has become an international, award-winning favorite with critics and consumers.  Named after the iconic London market street on which it’s located, it occupies The Distillery—a four-floor, gin-lover’s paradise that includes a “Ginstitute,” a Resting Room, and a GinTonica. Once …

Unlike with Scotch whisky, you have to work a little harder with bourbon to find a bottle over $150, especially if you stick to shopping at the local liqueur stores. Still, some truly exquisite bourbons exist on the high-end market that you can’t find on store shelves, but a watchful …

Mesmerizing and alluring, Errazuriz Aconcagua Costa Syrah 2014 is a Chilean wine will hypnotize your taste buds. The notorious winery planted grapes from Manzanar vineyard in Aconcagua Valley in 2005. With the help of the Pacific Ocean water, the soil of the vineyards are filled with nutrients beneficial to the …

Picture this. You’ve settled into your favorite chair, next to the fire. The crackling logs spread warmth throughout the entire room and you’ve just picked up a good book. You stopped on the way home to pick up your favorite spirit to help you relax, unwind, and ease into the …

Born out of nature and elevated by tradition and technology, Bodega Numanthia has been perfecting Spanish wine for over a hundred years. Instead of resting on its reputation and coasting through the next century, Bodega Numanthia has instead chosen to partner with the famous leather makers Loewe to offer a …

Two words: Novare Serbando.  In Italian this translates to “innovate while persevering tradition.”  It is the motto and the heart of the infamous Fratelli Branca Distillery.  The company, famous for producing Italy’s and arguably the world’s favorite amaro Fernet-Branca, recently celebrated the release of a coffee table book with a …

Time to host another party. You’ve made your list. You’ve checked it twice. You have every single family member on their way over. The food is in the oven. The desserts are in the fridge. The champagne is…nowhere to be found! You forgot the champagne. In previous years, this would …

The holiday season, and anytime really, is a time for giving back, whether that be to friends, family, or to those less fortunate. For the sixth straight year, Belvedere Vodka is in the spirit of giving and once again they have teamed up with (RED) to help The Global Fund …

Photo Credit: Napa Valley Grille Westwood Village is a Los Angeles neighborhood that includes the world-famous UCLA (University of California, Los Angeles), and cultural attractions such as the Hammer Museum, Geffen Playhouse and Fox Theater. It is also home to the Napa Valley Grille, an upscale restaurant that evokes the …