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With winter waving at us with its chilly fingers, it’s the time of year to sit by a fireplace while sipping on a cozy cocktail. From the far reaches of the world, these spirits are a perfect cure for the cold as ingredients to yummy winter cocktails or as great …

Too many people spend far too much time waiting for a perfect occasion to open up a great bottle of wine. As a result, they never quite get around it to. Make the holiday season, then, your excuse to pop the cork on some seriously great bottles. Because as long …

The Guinness Storehouse at St. James’s Gate Brewery in Dublin honors the dark stuff with a massive museum housed inside a giant Guinness pint glass. The property, which was initially used as a fermentation house in the early 1900s by founder Arthur Guinness, exhibits a history of the brand, ingredient sourcing, …

I’ve scoured the interwebs to track down some of the coolest, sexiest, most gift-able cocktail delights to put on a smile on your loved one’s face. From kits for making your own molecular cocktail creation to cocktail accessories and even personalized monogram napkins, we’ve got you covered.

Irish whiskey is not usually known for commanding the same price as some of its rarer Scotch brethren, but occasionally, very special bottles surface that warrant a deep reach into your wallet. Such is the case with the Midleton Very Rare 30th Anniversary Pearl Edition. It celebrates 30 years of …

Ommegang Glimmerglass Saison. Cooperstown, NY 5.4% The first really hot day of the year almost brought me to tears drinking this. Key lime pie and spice tickle your nose while honeysuckle, lilac, and crisp flavor make your mouth water. Delightful spring in a bottle. 92 Pts.

The holiday season is a time for joy, celebration, and, of course, drinking a little more than most of us do the other 11 months. All that revelry, of course, means that it’s the time of year when we witness more drunk driving fatalities than any other. Thankfully, we now …

Port, a fortified wine from the Douro region of Portugal, is one of the great wines of the world. With the advent of winter, a glass of Port on a chilly evening can warm your belly and heart. As the holidays near, it also makes for an excellent gift, especially …

Vermont is all about warm welcomes, intimacy, and homegrown pride. The stunning countryside, a cozy bed and breakfast, local farm fresh food, and a few drams will make for a restoring and relaxing adult weekend away. Before you go, reserve a private tasting and tour with Duncʼs Mill for Sunday. …

There is arguably no other time of year when the beers are as creative and wide-ranging as they are during the holiday season. Winter brews, spiced brews, riffs on hearty, rib-sticking international brews—this seems to be the time when brewers dig deep into their well of ideas and see what …

Holidays are for tradition and contemporary variations on years gone by. With that in mind, 21st Amendment is welcoming back its limited release Fireside Chat, a traditional English style strong ale complimented by a festive blend of spices…but every year the spice mix is just a little bit different (this …

The 12-room, boutique Wydown Hotel is a worthy alternative to Napa’s mega hillside resorts. The sleek contemporary interiors exude calm. Stylish guest rooms are flooded with natural light and boast comfy beds and Keurig coffee makers. The downtown location means you can ditch the car and stroll St. Helena’s historic Main Street that’s filled with …

‘Tis the season for eating & drinking. The only problem is, menu planning can get pretty complicated this time of year…  Never fear friends, Home Brew West has created the ultimate Holiday Drinking Guide called: Wine, Beer & Christmas Cheer! a visual map that takes you through the perfect pairings for Turkey, Ham, Duck and a range …