Archive for the ‘Beverage’ Category

George’s Rants & Raves: The Macallan 12 year old single malt Scotch Whiskey

George’s Rants & Raves: The Macallan 12 year old single malt Scotch Whiskey

With over 2,500 brands of Scotch Whiskey being produced by about 125 distilleries, things can get a might confusing when attempting to discuss Scotch Whiskey. And...

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Glenfiddich Cocktails: The Pioneering Spirit

Glenfiddich Cocktails: The Pioneering Spirit

Glenfiddich is celebrating it’s 125th Anniversary (You can check out our spirit writer’s take on Glenfiddich here). If you’d like to join in the...

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SIPing the Good Life Part 3: The S.I.P Wines of Paso Robles & Santa Barbara County

SIPing the Good Life Part 3: The S.I.P Wines of Paso Robles & Santa Barbara County

  We close out our look at the Central Coast Vineyard Team and their Sustainability-in-Practice certification with the final installment of our interview with Kris...

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George’s Rants and Raves: Glenfiddich 12 year old Single Malt Scotch Whiskey

George’s Rants and Raves: Glenfiddich 12 year old Single Malt Scotch Whiskey

  For me, sipping Scotch is like slipping into a time machine, setting the controls back to the 30’s and reliving the golden age of art deco and Bogie and Bacall...

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Rhum Clement Cocktails: The French Riviera

Rhum Clement Cocktails: The French Riviera

  Rhum Clement, the world’s leading producer of A.O.C. Martinique Rhum Agricole better, for Spring and Summer is celebrating its 125TH ANNIVERSARY, commemorating...

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SIPing the Good Life Part 2: S.I.P Wines of the Edna Valley

SIPing the Good Life Part 2: S.I.P Wines of the Edna Valley

  We continue our look at the Central Coast Vineyard Team and their Sustainability-in-Practice certification with part two of our interview with Kris Beal, the...

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George’s Rants and Raves: Partida Tequila

George’s Rants and Raves: Partida Tequila

At the end of the 17thcentury, the Swedish naturalist, Carl Van Linneo, began the scientific investigation of the agave plant. At that time, it was named agave,...

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Cinco de Mayo Cocktails: Ruby Tequila Cocktail

Cinco de Mayo Cocktails: Ruby Tequila Cocktail

Partida Tequila has garnered accolades year after year accumulating Gold and Silver awards at numerous competitions and high compliments from the likes of The New...

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SIPing the Good Life Part 1: SIP Wines of Monterey County & Arroyo Grande Valley

SIPing the Good Life Part 1: SIP Wines of Monterey County & Arroyo Grande Valley

  The notion of sustainability is becoming ever more popular, and for the wine industry in particular, the philosophy has seen a dramatic growth over the past several...

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Wines of the Week: Cloudy Bay Vineyards – New Zealand

Wines of the Week: Cloudy Bay Vineyards – New Zealand

   Over the last several years, Sauvignon Blanc from New Zealand has taken the world by storm and Cloudy Bay Vineyards is one of the more notable producers....

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