The Vale Fox Distillery in the Hudson Valley of New York, releases their highly anticipated debut spirit, Tod & Vixen’s Dry Gin 1651. With three of the world’s top bartenders, gaz regan, Leo Robitschek and Jeffrey Morgenthaler involved from day one, Tod & Vixen’s Dry Gin 1651 is specifically designed …

Schlafly Beer, the original, independent craft brewery in St. Louis,  introduces a new beer in the “From The Ibex Cellar” series: Gin Barrel Sour Gruit (6.5% ABV). With a taste of tart, spice and an assertive arrangement of botanicals, the latest release showcases an innovative take on an ancient brewing …

Labor Day, the first Monday in September, is a creation of the labor movement and is dedicated to the social and economic achievements of American workers. It constitutes a yearly national tribute to the contributions workers have made to the strength, prosperity, and well-being of our country. What better way …

Founders has announced the release of Canadian Breakfast Stout (CBS) in 12oz bottles, in addition to 750mL bottles, domestically. CBS, an imperial coffee chocolate stout aged in maple bourbon barrels, is the final release in the 2019 Barrel-Aged Series. This is the third year in a row the brewery has …

By Cornelius Geary Beautifully golden in color with hints of vanilla, orange and spice on the nose. On first sip you are rewarded with a rich, thick texture that coats your mouth. Lush notes of vanilla, chocolate and more spice, but the cooked agave shines through on the finish. An …

By Margaret Patillo Danica Patrick is pretty intense. Known as one of the most famous women in racing history, Danica has switched gears and slowed it down in the vineyards of Napa. For the last decade she has developed and produced Somnium; a cabernet sauvignon which is a symbol of …

In our series, Made in America, we look at various alcohol brands that have become, or are becoming, icons in their category. How relevant is it to be an American brand in any consumer category and what does it matter? We love alcohol products, from all countries and in all …

As sessionable beverages overtake market share in the beer category in the form of hard seltzers, it’s interesting to discover KEEL Vodka which is evolving the spirits space into the same consumer approach. The brainchild of two lifelong friends, KEEL Vodka has a low ABV (23.8%), less calories than other …

Santa Monica’s iconic restaurant, Chez Jay, gets ready to officially celebrate its 60th Anniversary this coming fall by kicking off the festivities with the grand opening of The Backyard at Chez Jay, ‘where all good peep meet to eat and drink’ this Thursday, August 15th, 2019. Chez Jay, located in …

In our series, Made in America, we look at various alcohol brands that have become, or are becoming, icons in their category. How relevant is it to be an American brand in any consumer category and what does it matter? Our editorial team loves alcohol products, from all countries and …

Novo Fogo Brazilian cachaça is a producer that handcrafts its spirits at its zero-waste distillery at the edge of the Atlantic Forest in Brazil’s southern state of Paraná.  Novo Fogo Silver Cachaça The purest representation of USDA-certified 100% organic sugarcane, Novo Fogo’s Silver Cachaça from Southern Brazil, proves that terroir …

Bond is no stranger to a casino. In fact, Ian Fleming’s first novel featuring the British spy was Casino Royale, which was later turned into several films. In nearly every single one of them, we see Bond ordering a cocktail of some sort while giving the audience a master class …

The House of Rémy Martin introduces a new, limited-edition Rémy Martin XO created in collaboration with artist Steaven Richard, a globally celebrated French metalsmith who has worked with major figures in contemporary art and architecture, such as Jacques Garcia, Pierre Yovanovitch, Karl Lagerfeld and Jean Nouvel. The partnership highlights two …