Whether or not you live in a climate that is cold during the holiday season, the holidays are a time for warmth: the warmth of family and friendship, or the warmth of a festive cocktail (hopefully both). Whatever your holiday celebration, there is a cocktail out there that is perfect for it and, in the … Read more
The Story of The Hurricane The iconic tropical drink has been known to pack as much a wallop as it’s namesake. But where did it originate? Read on for a history, as well as recipes for the best Hurricane cocktail. When it comes to cocktails, one of the most hotly contested debates is inevitably their … Read more
6 of The Best Italian Beers Worth Trying Italians have always been known for their great art and culture, and Italy itself was the home of the formidable Roman empire and a significant center for the renaissance or the reformation which changed the scenario of art and culture throughout major portions of Europe. Art and … Read more
Top 10 Italian Liquors You tend to think of Coliseum, amphitheaters, cathedrals, pizzas, and trendy apparels, when you envisage about Italy. However, spirit connoisseurs would definitely give rave reviews on Italy’s wines that have won several international awards. Ask any wine enthusiast or aficionado, and he will surely rattle off names of Italian wines that … Read more
Top 10 Jamaican Beers The moment you think about Jamaica, your mind is replete with visions of sandy white, sun-kissed beaches stretching along miles. Jamaica is one of the most visited tourist spots in the Caribbean, attracting over 2 million visitors to its shores annually. If you’re planning to visit Jamaica, make sure you visit … Read more
Some of The Best Japanese Beers That You Must Try There is no culture, country or sect, belief in this world which is immune from criticism on stereotypes. If you are following a particular path, you ought to be criticized. This will be done based on the food you consume or the places you travel, … Read more
Top 10 Chinese Liquors Nowadays, China is mostly in the news for imposing high tariffs on imports while mongering with the leading economies to open up their markets for Chinese goods. In the same vein, the Middle Kingdom is extremely restrictive when it comes to allowing frontline alcoholic beverages companies to peddle their products in … Read more
6 of The Best Kentucky Bourbons Talking about American whiskies, bourbon is as American as it can get. Russians have their vodka, Scandinavians rave about their akvavits, the French never tire of bragging about brandies, and the Scotches claim their malt whiskies are beyond compare. By the same token, Americans go gaga over their bourbons, … Read more
A GUIDE TO THE BEST NEW BOURBON WHISKEY Unless you’ve been living under a rock—or inside a maximum security correctional facility—the buzz everywhere these days seems to be bourbon. It seems you can’t go one single day without spying the latest artisanal “authentic Kentucky bourbon” (distilled, of course, in Oregon) offering at your local watering … Read more
A GUIDE TO THE BEST BOURBON UNDER $50 Up until recently, bourbon whiskey has suffered the misfortune of frequently being viewed as an “acquired” taste; and a peculiarly acquired one, at that. Unlike its (quite distant) cousin scotch, bourbon was viewed as something old-fashioned as opposed to classic. And not merely old-fashioned, but rustic. Bucolic. … Read more
The importance of Cask ale to the clubs and pubs is globally recognized. Those who like to get real with life understand very well that cask Ale cannot be replaced with any other brands. In fact, a recent report revealed that 81 percent of Cask ale lovers are willing to spend 20% more just to … Read more
A bit about Old Ale Old ale has a rich history. It’s the type of beer brewed before the industrial revolution, so has been around in pubs helping people wind down after a hard week for centuries. The difference between ales and lagers is that ale is brewed with top fermenting yeast, which means that … Read more