Archive for the ‘Beverage’ Category

George’s Rants and Raves: Jameson Select Reserve Black Barrel Irish Whiskey

George’s Rants and Raves: Jameson Select Reserve Black Barrel Irish Whiskey

What in the world does Jameson Irish Whiskey and mustaches have in common? Don’t freak out; they don’t distill mustaches and turn them into whiskey. Neither...

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Turkey Day Sips (for under $15!) from South Africa

Turkey Day Sips (for under $15!) from South Africa

Why buy expensive Chardonnay or Pinot Noir when you can spice up your traditional Thanksgiving wine pairings and save on your budget with some great selections from...

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Sensational Seasonal Cocktails from Gran Cosecha Tequila

Sensational Seasonal Cocktails from Gran Cosecha Tequila

Anyone feeling festive? These new crafty cocktails by Gran Cosecha Tequila are the perfect accompaniment for any gather or evening at home during the Autumn months....

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George’s Rants and Raves: Johnnie Walker Rye Cask Finish Scotch

George’s Rants and Raves: Johnnie Walker Rye Cask Finish Scotch

I absolutely love what Scotch distillers are up to these days. Apart from all the usual geographical differences, grain and weather variations, different water sources,...

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Wines of the Week: Lovely sips from from Cariñena, Spain

Wines of the Week: Lovely sips from from Cariñena, Spain

D.O.P. Cariñena has it all: old vines, heirloom varietals, complexity of soils, and higher elevations. Located in the northeastern region of Aragón, Cariñena...

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The Aervana: Electric Aeration for Your Wine

The Aervana: Electric Aeration for Your Wine

Some people swear by wine aerators; others do not see their point. The basic idea is simply to get more oxygen into the wine faster for the purpose of enhancing...

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Cider is the New Champagne: Holiday Cider Cocktails

Cider is the New Champagne: Holiday Cider Cocktails

This year, take holiday cocktails up a notch. Sonoma Cider – the award-winning brand in the exploding hard cider category, rapidly gaining a reputation for its...

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George’s Rants and Raves:  Aultmore, Royal Brackla & Deveron Scotch

George’s Rants and Raves: Aultmore, Royal Brackla & Deveron Scotch

Well, well, it appears that all those consolidations in the spirits industry are finally starting to pay off. Since Bacardi acquired John Dewer & Sons from Diageo...

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Wines of the Week: Sips from Roussillon, France

Wines of the Week: Sips from Roussillon, France

Shaped like an amphitheater and nestled in the South of France between Spain, the Mediterranean Sea, the Pyrenees and the Corbières Mountains, Roussillon is known...

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Sour and Spice Star in New Belgium Brewing’s Fall Lineup

Sour and Spice Star in New Belgium Brewing’s Fall Lineup

The Colorado mountains are getting their first dusting of snow, a sure sign that fall has arrived. To usher in the change of seasons, New Belgium Brewing is revealing...

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