2020-12-29 15:16
With the re-release of Blue Spot in 2020, one of Ireland’s most iconic whiskey brands is complete once again. Read on for my take on these remarkable whiskeys.
Whiskey-making is so… Read More
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2020-06-11 22:00
If you’re looking for a new whiskey to add to your whiskey-loving dad’s collection this Father’s Day, you’re in luck—there are a lot of new, worthy releases on… Read More
2020-04-09 22:44
Since launching their first whiskey in fall 2018, Kentucky’s New Riff Distilling has quickly become one of the hot up-and-coming whiskey producers in America. If you follow the whiske… Read More
2020-01-02 20:26
It’s a common misconception that Bourbon has to come from Kentucky. It doesn’t. In fact, some of the best Bourbon on the market today is coming from outside the Bluegrass State… Read More
2019-11-19 21:48
Over the past thirty years, Irish whiskey has made one of the greatest comebacks the world of spirits has ever seen. But now, with its place in the global whiskey order restored, Irish whis… Read More
2019-09-16 02:12
Some of the best wine in Sonoma County is being made by small-scale, innovative producers that don’t subscribe to the traditional California winery model. These producers—like B… Read More
2019-09-06 01:10
Scroll down for reviews of six recent Balcones releases.
For many years the idea of shelling out $60 for a minimally aged whiskey by a relatively new craft distillery was slightly absurd… Read More
2019-07-09 14:04
Scroll down for our hot list of Willamette Valley wineries and wines!
I first visited Willamette Valley about six years ago. I fell in love with the wines and wineries there (and yes, th… Read More
2019-06-12 01:02
As much as I try every year to come up with creative gifts for the various dads in my life (father-in-law, buddies whose wives have conceived, the OG), I inevitably revert to alcohol. And… Read More
2019-05-01 01:22
I will be the first to admit that I was slightly obsessed with Bob Dylan for a significant portion of my life. What can I say, I was a budding singer-songwriter and he was my music idol. I… Read More
2019-03-08 16:02
This year for St. Patrick’s Day, skip the cheap shots of booze and get yourself a top-notch Irish whiskey that you can sip and enjoy well beyond the holiday parades and shenanigans. M… Read More
2018-12-16 18:41
I, unfortunately, do not have a crystal ball. But if I did, it would likely be saying that now is the time to stock up on high-end aged rum. If you missed out on the early days of the bourb… Read More
2018-12-16 18:41
I, unfortunately, do not have a crystal ball. But if I did, it would likely be saying that now is the time to stock up on high-end aged rum. If you missed out on the early days of the bourb… Read More
2018-12-03 15:27
If you’re a whiskey drinker, or are looking to gift whiskey this holiday season, there are a lot of new releases on the market that may be of interest. Here’s a round-up of the w… Read More
2018-11-16 17:48
I don’t know if WhistlePig’s most recent Boss Hog — Boss Hog V: The Spirit of Mauve — will be the final Boss Hog. Perhaps WhistlePig will release another. But le… Read More
2018-10-31 14:46
It takes brass to launch a brandy distillery in the heart of Bourbon County — even more so, to do it in the height of a whiskey boom. But that’s exactly what Joe and Lesley Heron… Read More
2018-07-29 01:39
The first two releases of Wild Turkey’s Master Keep series were standouts for the 75+ year-old Bourbon brand. Both Master’s Keep 17 and Decades were impressive outings for the di… Read More
2018-06-18 13:27
Wander through the Chilean section at most U.S. wine stores and you’ll see many of the same players: Concha y Toro, Montes, Lapostolle… to name a few. There’s a reason for… Read More
2018-06-04 23:52
In 2006, tech billionaire-turned-hotel magnate Alexander Vik set out to create one of the greatest wines and wine retreats in the world. It was a lofty mission. But just a little over a deca… Read More
2018-05-03 01:49
Scroll below for 8 great California Syrah selections
For too many years California Syrah has been overlooked and underappreciated. But with the caliber of wines coming out of California toda… Read More
2018-04-25 00:42
If you’re looking for the soul of Chilean wine, look no further than Julio Denoso. World renowned photographer turned passionate winemaker, Julio is the man behind Bodega Montsecano&nd&hell…Read More
2018-04-25 00:42
If you’re looking for the soul of Chilean wine, look no further than Julio Donoso. World renowned photographer turned passionate winemaker, Julio is the man behind Bodega Montsecano&nd&hell…Read More
2018-02-06 02:00
Deep within the Santa Cruz Mountains, amongst the woods and ancient Redwood trees, Bradley Brown is crafting some of the best wines of his life. From his 10 acre, high-elevation certified or… Read More
2017-12-28 20:50
I’ve tried a lot of great whiskeys this year, but there’s one I’ve continued to come back to over and over: A.D. Laws Secale Straight Rye Bottled in Bond.
This whiskey blew… Read More
2017-12-19 03:14
I’ve covered a fair share of drink collaborations and themed releases over the years. As a marketing guy, I guess you can say that these kind of things interest me. But marketing aside… Read More
2017-12-05 02:19
The Yellowstone Bourbon brand dates back to the late 1800s, but it re-emerged in 2015 with a fresh look and new ownership structure. Now, just in time for the holiday season, Kentucky-based… Read More
2017-11-23 18:26
What does a Master Sommelier do once he or she has passed the test and has starred in a documentary (SOMM) about passing the test? Well, in the case of Dustin Wilson, he goes on to start som… Read More
2017-11-17 03:25
Laying low on Highway 29 in Oakville is a tough thing to do. It’s the heart of the glitz. It’s tourist central. It’s Robert Mondavi and Opus One. But Turnbull Wine Cellars… Read More
2017-11-01 17:30
Read below to find out how you can purchase an exclusive WhistlePig Old World Bespoke Blend from Flaviar.com!
It wasn’t until late in the evening, after an incredible family-style dinn… Read More
2017-10-13 21:48
Jean-Louis Chave, Jean Gonon, Pierre Rostaing, Jean-Pierre Monier, Franck Balthazar, Guillaume Clusel… need I say more?
Okay, I will.
They will all be in NYC for a weekend to share th… Read More
2017-10-09 13:24
With amaro and bitter drinks continuing to gain popularity in America, it’s no surprise that we’ve been witnessing the arrival of a small, but growing wave of American-made bitte… Read More
2017-09-28 02:10
I’m not quite sure how Dave Pickerell juggles all of the things he does. Between his rigorous travel schedule, Master Distiller status at multiple distilleries, and consultant distille… Read More
2017-07-11 14:00
Thinking about moving your wine into a wine storage facility? Read below for tips on selecting the best wine facility for your needs.
There comes a time in every wine collector’s journ… Read More
2017-06-01 03:29
Antinori. Ornellaia. Tenuta San Guido.
If you’re a wine lover, these names likely resonate with you as some of the best and most sought-after Italian wineries. In fact, it’s hard… Read More
2017-05-17 01:42
The roots of California’s growing fascination with Rhone varietals can be traced to a handful of producers who bucked the trends of Cabernet and Chardonnay in the 1980s and 1990s… Read More
2017-05-09 02:05
Thirst is Boston’s premier cocktail festival; or you might say, our mini version of Tales of the Cocktail.
Last week was the third year the event took place, and the first year I atten… Read More
2017-05-03 03:21
Dave Pickerell has an impressive resume.
You’d think that his role as Master Distiller of Maker’s Mark for nearly 15 years would have been a career highlight, but it seems l… Read More
2017-04-15 19:17
I’ve been continually impressed by the brandies coming out of Kentucky-based Copper and Kings Distillery. From their flagship American Brandy to their overproof limited releases, this… Read More
2017-04-02 22:46
The high end of the rum market in America is much less plentiful than the high end of the whisky market. Blame it on consumer demand (or lack thereof), or other factors, the realit… Read More
2017-03-24 02:01
Remember five years ago when Heady Topper was the ultimate east coast DIPA? The New England “whale” that was sought after by every hophead from Burlington to San Francisco&hellip&hell…Read More
2017-02-28 01:09
I’ve been writing about drinks on this website for over six years now, but I’ve been on a little hiatus recently. I apologize for the inactivity, but fear not, I haven&rsquo&hell…Read More
2016-12-11 17:45
Admittedly, my writing has taken a bit of a back seat this fall. Posts have been few and far between… for the first time since I launched this website nearly six years ago. But, in my… Read More
2016-10-11 03:15
I have a love/hate relationship with California Chardonnay. For every handful of oaky, overly ripe and generally unexciting Chardonnays I try, there’s one beautiful wine that keep… Read More
2016-09-27 13:11
It’s fall and that can only mean one thing for American whiskey fans: the season of limited edition, hard-to-find releases has begun.
I am happy to say that my days of frantic Bourbon… Read More
2016-08-19 14:29
It was a hot July day in Colorado and I found myself standing in the middle of Red Rocks Amphitheater talking about whiskey with the Master Distiller of Stranahan’s, Rob Diet… Read More
2016-08-05 13:03
I’ll admit, I have a slight addiction to Instagram. Maybe you do to?
Of course, my Instagramming tends to focus on alcohol. My mother follows me (thanks, mom!) and once asked me w… Read More
2016-07-15 13:09
(Jump down below for six standout wines from Stonestreet and Copain)
There is a lot of romanticism in wine. The grapes, the winemakers, the vineyards… what’s not to love? But wi… Read More
2016-06-28 02:27
When was the last time you went into a bar and ordered an ale? Not a Pale Ale or an India Pale Ale or a Double Dry-Hopped Imperial India Pale Ale, or any number of other ales with other &hell…Read More
2016-06-11 14:27
If there are two things I’ve been really excited about lately, it’s “New California” winemakers and Syrah. And, when you put these two together you narrow i… Read More
2016-05-20 02:22
In this edition of The Drinkdown… we’re celebrating World Whisky Day! That’s right, this Saturday, May 21st, is World Whisky Day and what better way to celebrate… Read More
2016-05-13 02:35
Maybe you’ve heard of Luxco? Maybe you haven’t. Either way, it’s pretty likely that you’ve heard of some of Luxco’s products; like Rebel Yell and Ezra Broo… Read More
2016-05-11 03:16
Wine Shorts: For those times when wine is just too good not to write about.
Ever since I was first introduced to Sam Bilbro of Idlewild Wines on a trip out to Sonoma a few years ag… Read More
2016-05-06 16:41
Rum is one of the most diverse spirits in the world, with styles that vary dramatically from country to country, and even within specific regions. On the island of Jamaica you’ll… Read More
2016-04-29 03:40
In this week’s DrinkDown… Jim Rutledge announces a new distillery, Lawson’s Finest has expansion news, Drake’s got a whiskey, Coravin gets colorful, eBay gets i… Read More
2016-04-22 02:24
Well, friends. Another Passover is here, and for those of you that celebrate, that means one thing… no beer, whiskey or gin for the next week. Okay, it means more than that, but let&r&hell…Read More
2016-04-20 12:42
Over the past few years I’ve written a good amount about the convergence of beer, wine and spirits. As someone who enjoys all of the above, I love seeing the intersections, and ho… Read More
2016-04-20 12:42
Over the past few years I’ve written a good amount about the convergence of beer, wine and spirits. As someone who enjoys all of the above, I love seeing the intersections, and ho… Read More
2016-04-14 03:12
Scroll down for our review of Navy Yard and a cocktail recipe that you won’t want to miss.
Ever since my last trip down to New Orleans I’ve been on a big rum kick. Blame it on Be… Read More
2016-04-08 11:27
In this week’s Drinkdown Narragansett brings it back home, forgery in Pappy land, new wine technology from Kuvée and our drink of the week is an insanely delicious mega hopped u… Read More
2016-04-08 11:27
In this week’s Drinkdown Narragansett brings it back home, forgery in Pappy land, new wine technology from Kuvée and our drink of the week is an insanely delicious mega hopped u… Read More
2016-04-01 00:28
It’s a good time to be a craft cocktail drinker in America. Go to pretty much any major city and you’re bound to find a handful of bars and bartenders that are doing some serious… Read More
2016-03-27 21:39
As WhistlePig continues to ramp-up their grain-to-glass operation in Vermont, getting ever closer to putting out their own 100% house-made rye, they continue to do exciting things with purch… Read More
2016-03-19 17:51
In this week’s DrinkDown… WhistlePig releases their oldest rye to date, Cigar City takes the buyout plunge, the first Kosher-for-Passover gin comes to market, Harpoon’s la… Read More
2016-03-19 17:51
In this week’s DrinkDown… WhistlePig releases their oldest rye to date, Cigar City takes the buyout plunge, the first Kosher-for-Passover gin comes to market, Harpoon’s la… Read More
2016-03-15 02:29
Scroll down for 8 great Bordeaux wines under $25!
There’s a common misconception that wine from Bordeaux has to be expensive to be good. I get it. Bordeaux is, after all, one of t… Read More
2016-03-05 16:04
In this week’s DrinkDown… We’ve got new releases from Buffalo Trace, Havana Club, Angostura and Copper & Kings, plus a beer wholesaler coughs up $2.6m in fines and our… Read More
2016-02-27 17:17
Believe it or not, there was a point in our nation’s history when we cared about American brandy. Now… not so much.
In today’s market, the majority of American c… Read More
2016-02-21 17:58
In this week’s Drinkdown… Koval and Mikkeller team up, Abita releases their new packaging, Balcones wins Wizards of Whisky, Stone releases cans, and our drink of the week is a d… Read More
2016-02-19 04:52
This past weekend marked the 25th anniversary of one of America’s largest annual wine events, Boston Wine Expo. I was there, as usual, to explore, enjoy and taste my way thro… Read More
2016-02-11 02:43
If you’re a beer drinker living in Massachusetts, you know just how many new breweries have recently gained distribution in the area. This past year has seen an onslaught of new brewer… Read More
2016-02-03 17:04
Sometimes you realize just how lucky you are to live in a city like Boston that has such an amazing selection of beer, wine and spirits. It becomes even more apparent when you go to ano… Read More
2016-01-31 17:16
This year’s Extreme Beer Fest is shaping up to be another all star event, flanked by an amazing week of non-stop beer action in Boston. In fact, you don’t even have to go to the… Read More
2016-01-29 02:43
In this week’s DrinkDown: EBF 2016 is here, two new American whiskey releases, craft beer trends that need to stop, and our drink of the week is… a killer Arneis from Calif… Read More
2016-01-29 02:43
In this week’s DrinkDown: EBF 2016 is here, two new American whiskey releases, craft beer trends that need to stop, and our drink of the week is… a killer Arneis from Calif… Read More
2016-01-15 14:46
New Orleans is one of America’s great drink cities, and in this next installment of Drinking New Orleans, we’re taking a look at five hot spots for beer, booz… Read More
2016-01-13 23:40
It’s the first DrinkDown of the year and we’ve got lots to cover. So let’s get started!
Sierra Nevada Beer Camp is BackSierra Nevada is gearing up their Beer Camp engines f… Read More
2016-01-08 15:39
New Orleans is one of America’s great food and drink cities, and every time we visit we uncover more great places to indulge. In this installment of Drinking New Orleans, we… Read More
2015-12-30 17:53
From new California wine producers, to 200th anniversaries, sour beers and IPAs, 2015 was a great year in drinks. As we do every year around this time, we’re tracing back to pick out o… Read More
2015-12-29 16:26
Need to find that perfect cocktail to shape up your New Year’s Eve celebration? We’ve got you covered! Here are six sparkling cocktails and bubbly drinks to put a little pop… Read More
2015-12-17 04:29
For the final installment of our 2015 gift guide series we’re counting down 10 great gifts for wine lovers. Check out our Gift Guide for Beer Lovers here and our Gift Guide for Spirits… Read More
2015-12-13 20:28
In part II of our 2015 gift guide, we look at ten great gifts for the spirits lover. Whether your gift recipient is into American whiskey, Scotch, gin, brandy or cocktails, there a… Read More
2015-12-05 23:10
If you have friends and family who like their holidays to be drinkfully merry, you’re in luck; because there are more great drinks and drink-related products on the market th… Read More
2015-11-22 00:21
A $1 Billion Craft Beer BuyoutConstellation Brands—an international producer and marketer of alcoholic beverages—scooped up their first craft brewery this week: San Diego’s… Read More
2015-11-18 14:09
When it comes to the brandies of southern France, Cognac is the behemoth on the global stage. Case sales of the three top brands alone (Hennessy, Rémy Martin and Martell) add up to ne… Read More
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