Black Button: Put Some Lilac in Your Gin!
Who doesn’t love spring, with it’s fragrant, seductive aromas wafting from flowering trees? Black Button Distilling, located in Rochester, known as “The Flower City” of New York, capitalized on the...
View Article48 Hours In Wine Country: A Perfect Weekend Guide To Healdsburg
Die-hard Sonoma wine country fans have witnessed the sleepy, two-street town of Healdsburg blossom into an upscale destination, complete with world-class accommodations, tasting rooms, fine dining...
View ArticleLiquid Arrogance: Bourbon Barrel-Aged Arrogant Bastard Beer Brewhaha
We all secretly love arrogance. It’s just a hop, skip and overlap of confidence, which we could all use a barrel of. Enter Liquid Arrogance – Bourbon Barrel-Aged Arrogant Bastard. Cousin to Double...
View ArticleMate Plus Eight – Langley’s No.8 Gin
How does one create harmony in a relationship? Simple, start with good raw material. It took 8 secret botanicals, harvested at their optimal freshness, for Langley’s team of expert distillers,...
View ArticleWhistlePig Rye Whiskey – From Grain to Glass
Rye has a long history with American palates. George Washington was no stranger to its distillation and distribution, becoming the largest purveyor of his time. And who isn’t familiar with cocktail...
View ArticleProof is in the Barrel: Jack Daniel’s New Temptation
As part of their Single Barrel Collection, Jack Daniel’s is welcoming a new addition into their family of spirits – first-ever barrel strength offering, Barrel Proof. Barrel Proof was created by...
View ArticleJudgment of Paris: Four Decades of California Triumph
2016 will mark 40th anniversary of the Paris Wine Tasting of 1976, known as the Judgment of Paris, a historic affair that made the old wine world sit up and take notice of the new world, specifically...
View ArticleThe World’s Best Sipping Tequilas
Tequila is widely known as a distilled spirit made from the blue agave plant, which is primarily grown around the city of Tequila, in the highlands of Jalisco. Mexican law stipulates that tequila can...
View ArticleThe Most Expensive Wine For Each Top Grape Variety
Wine, one of the world’s many wonders. From Riesling to Chardonnay and Champagne to Cabernet Sauvignon, there’s a lot of great wine in the world. We’ve done some research and put together the most...
View ArticleTop Five Booziest Booze
So you’ve been wondering what are the worlds strongest, and potentially deadliest booze? We are here to help. These five could potentially kill you. Do not attempt to drink them neat, unless your name...
View Article5 Of The Most Bizarrely Flavored Vodka’s On The Planet
Bubblegum (Three Olives) Vodka Say what? A vodka that tastes like gum?! Yes, ladies and gentlemen, we have a winner. Finally, a vodka that lets you walk, talk, drink, and chew gum at the same time!...
View ArticleVulgar Vines: 5 Of The Naughtiest Wine Names We’ve Seen
BigAss Crafted by Milano Winery in Mendocino, California, there are two versions: BigAss Red, which is described by the vintners as a “fun blend… that’s sure to put a smile on your face” and BigAss...
View ArticleGrape Adventures: Five Highly Unusual Wine Growing Regions
Ever wondered if the glorious grapes spread their vines far away? The answer is resounding “yes!”. If these adventurous grape growers’ choices don’t entice your imagination, nothing will. Cheers to...
View ArticleThese 5 Healdsburg Wineries Deserve Your Attention
Think Lady Napa has an iron grip on the lap of luxury? Think again. Sonoma may be your new delicious destination, Go ahead, jump ship, I won’t reveal your secrets. The tiny town of Healdsburg is...
View ArticleWine Spooks: 5 Of The Biggest Wine Heists Over The Past Decade
New South Wales, Australia 2013 In March 2013, some mega-ambitious thieves lifted a staggering amount of wine, roughly sixty thousand bottles, while they were being transported in two containers. The...
View ArticleCellared at Sea: Wines Lost To The Ocean For Centuries
Mysteries surrounding ships such as the Titanic have fascinated and compelled many for decades. Frozen in time, the underwater vault maintains constant temperature and is arguably the ultimate cellar....
View ArticleThe 5 Most Intriguing Wine Collections In The World
Thomas Jefferson Meet America’s 1st wine connoisseur. As it turns out, our Founding Father and the 3rd President of the United States was a passionate oenophile. Influenced by a friend and colleague...
View ArticleEverything You Ever Needed To Know About Whiskey
What Is Whiskey? Translated from Gaelic, “uisge beathe” it means “water of life.” Known for its hedonistic as well as medicinal prowess, it is a fitting description for the world’s most popular...
View ArticleDrink Me: Napa Valley Awards
Exciting news – At Drink Me magazine, we are launching the inaugural “Drink Me Awards Program” honoring outstanding members of Napa community, who show excellence in several categories. I have been...
View ArticleGeorge Dickel Distillery: Where History Meets Hedonism
George Dickel is an accessible, domestic whiskey, distilled and aged in Tennessee. Although now owned by Diageo, it doesn’t present as a corporate entity. If anything, it feels like a small, family-run...
View ArticleYour Bitesize Guide To Napa Valley
Napa Valley, a world-renowned wine region and home to sixteen sub-appellations, is a thirty-mile-long valley, framed by the Mayacaymas in the north and west and by the Vaca mountain range to the...
View Article14 Of The Most Unusual Grape Varieties In Napa Valley
Napa Valley is world-famous for its Cabernet and Chardonnay, but did you know that there are at least two dozen other red and a dozen white varieties that are planted there? Economic reality dictates...
View Article7 Extremely Know-Worthy Whisky Curiosities
“I should never have switched from Scotch to martinis” – Humphrey Bogart’s final words. Famous Whisky Friends If you are a whisky lover, you will be gratified to find how many famous folks have shared...
View ArticleBordeaux 101: Your Bitesize Guide to Bordeaux
Bordeaux, France’s most high-profile wine region, is located in southwestern France, just the north of the Aquitaine region. The city is built on a bend of the river Garonne, and is divided into two...
View ArticleHow To Pair Whisky With Food
Ever tried to pair food and whisky? Although not as common as wine or beer pairings, it is a highly rewarding experience. I recently attended a dinner at El Dorado Kitchen in Sonoma, where all the...
View ArticleA Case for Bordeaux: 5 Curious Happenings You Really Need To Know
One of the largest and most important wine regions in the world, Bordeaux is located in southwest France along the Atlantic coast. While many wine lovers are familiar with Bordeaux wines in general,...
View ArticleThe New Generation of Bordeaux
The world famous Bordeaux region, known for its extraordinary red and white blends, is experiencing a rebirth. The first vines were grown there in 300AD. The region reached its golden age in 1152. With...
View ArticleBlack Cow Vodka: Milking the Category
Vodka is the most popular spirit category around the world, and by a large margin. It has found favor with both genders and reaches across all demographics. Enter Black Cow, the world’s only super...
View ArticleThe Gin in Spain Comes Mainly… in A Fishbowl
The San Francisco-based Distillery No. 209, has resided at Pier 50 for over ten years. The original distillery, (209th in the country) founded in 1882, was located in Napa Valley, but local regulations...
View ArticleNEW: Sante to Santera Tequila!
Tequila lovers, rejoice. Something special is in store for you, courtesy of Santera Tequila. For those seeking spirituality in their spirit, Santera offers a fascinating journey into mind, body and...
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