Necessity is the mother of invention…as for the gin and tonic, the inventors were colonists from the mother country. Things have changed since then (for one, imperialism is decidedly out of style). But centuries later, Bon Vivant Tonic Syrup keeps sippable quinine’s heritage alive and well, infused in a variety …
Originally sold as “honest whiskey at an honest price”, Rebel Yell Bourbon ain’t lying about being tasty. 167 years since its creation—even through trying times featuring prohibition, Coors Light, and Billy Idol—the wheat bourbon’s devoted fans are still crying more, more, more. Fermented fact: Rebel Yell hails from the former …
You may have heard of seaweed in ice cream or cosmetics—but now Isle of Harris Gin truly does Ariel and her mermaid kin proud. The recipe centers around sustainable sugar kelp, harvested from (deep!) in the ocean by a local diver. When submerged once more in a copper pot still, …
In an era of absurdly abundant consumer options, sometimes the perfect choice is letting someone else decide—and that’s just what diners can do at London’s Kikuchi restaurant. Omakase, which means “to entrust,” is a traditional Japanese menu convention. Now, chef-patron Masayuki Kikuchi incorporates this idea into his eponymous eatery located …
A deed dated February 10, 1703 describes a “pot still house” on the Mount Gay sugar cane estate—though namesake John Gay didn’t manage operations until a few decades later, the venerable Barbados distillery has nonetheless produced rum almost as long as the drink has existed. In honor of its anniversary …
Firefighting is a courageous job if ever there was one. But as far as liquid courage goes, it has to either come from the hose…or a cup of coffee. That’s how Fire Department Coffee began—this brand of easy-drinking, great-tasting joe was designed by those who know caffeine should be tasty …
Originally sold as “honest whiskey at an honest price,” Rebel Yell Bourbon ain’t lying about being tasty. 167 years since its creation—even through trying times featuring prohibition, Coors Light, and Billy Idol—the wheat bourbon’s devoted fans are still crying more, more, more. Fermented fact: Rebel Yell hails from the former Stitzel-Weller …
Named in honor of the Norse goddess of love, beauty, and sensuality, Freya is made with respect for the northern European woods from which it comes. This 80-proof elixir is made from the sap of birch trees, tapped once each spring while leaving surroundings unharmed, for a sustainable flow year …
Depending on how old you are, 33 years may strike you as ancient or infantile. For a single-malt Irish whiskey, though, it’s an enviable number to savor: Distilled in 1983, Teeling’s Vintage Reserve edition is believed to be one of the longest-aged single malts ever produced. Only 275 bottles were …
What does Wi-Fi have to do with Weissbier? Win a Pico from PicoBrew and find out. Whether you consider yourself a suds specialist or say ‘idk’ about IPA, this revolutionary gadget transforms your countertop into a top-notch brewery. You can create over 60 different well-loved beers from pubs the world …
There are lofty goals, and then there are loftier goals. In the words of its creators, innovative Heavensake is “a better high.” Sake has been perfected for thousands of years, but this new Franco-Japanese incarnation updates rice wine’s traditional essence with a grain of suave modernity. Creators and friends Carl …
Like many wineries, Sojourn Cellars is in Sonoma, California. But not every area wine boutique has a trained vino-sniffing Labrador. Although Ziggy is mainly retired from quality control, the rest of Sojourn’s staff strives to follow her trail: Guests are provided a warm, friendly, and down-to-earth experience, with one heck …