Review: Dalwhinnie 30 Years Old Limited Edition 2020
Last year’s Dalwhinnie (which wasn’t available in the U.S.) was also a 30 year old. This one, drawn from refill hogsheads (mix of ex-bourbon and ex-sherry refills, though predominantly ex-bourbon) filled in 1989, carries an unusual backstory. I’ll let Diageo Global Master of Whisky Ewan Gunn explain: Dalwhinnie is known for distilling a fairly robust…
Recipe: Singapore Sling
The iconic Singapore Sling was invented at the famed Raffles Hotel in Singapore around 1915, and the Long Bar there still seems to be cranking them out over 100 years later. Reportedly one of Hunter S. Thompson’s favorite cocktails, the Singapore Sling doesn’t get much play in many bars, and it’s easy to see why:…
The Top 10 Tequilas and Mezcals of 2020
With celebrities ranging from Dwayne Johnson to Michael Jordan to Bryan Cranston all getting in on the tequila and mezcal game, you’d think a mass migration from Hollywood to Mexico was underway. Nope, turns out that’s just where the money is. After George Clooney and pals got $1 billion for their sale of Casamigos a…
Review: Jeni’s Sparkling Berry Punch Sorbet with Chandon
Wine-infused ice cream is usually the kind of thing you can only get at high-end restaurants. But now you can bring it home, courtesy of a partnership between Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams and Chandon California sparkling wine. Jeni’s Sparkling Berry Punch is a sorbet made with blackcurrants, blackberry, and raspberry fruit — plus a touch…
Review: Deschutes Brewery Rip City Lager and Royal Fresh Imperial IPA
Two new beers from our friends in Bend, Oregon at Deschutes Brewery. Let’s go for it. Deschutes Brewery Rip City Lager – A light lager created in combination with, of all brands, the Portland Trail Blazers. Lemon is the dominant element here, paired with straightforward notes of fresh cereal and bitter hops. There’s really not…
Review: Holmes Cay Single Cask Rum – Belize 2005 and Barbados 2009 Port Cask
Two new rum offerings from the independent bottlers at Holmes Cay, including a second go-round with Barbados, Holmes Cay’s first release that undergoes a secondary casking (this one’s finished in Port). Holmes Cay Single Cask Rum Belize 2005 – Produced at Travellers Liquors Distillery in Belize, this 15 year old rum is column distilled and…
Review: 2016 J. Lohr Signature Cabernet Sauvignon Paso Robles
Jerry Lohr proudly proclaims this Paso Robles bottling as his “statement” cabernet sauvignon. It’s 80% cab, blended with small amounts of Saint-Macaire (a rare French import), cabernet franc, petit verdot, and malbec. The wine is supple and opulent, a sultry investigation into the varietal that any cab lover will thrill to. Intensely dark currant notes…
Review: Van Winkle Wolverine 1000 Mile Work Boots
A few weeks ago, we published a short dispatch regarding an auction happening in partnership between Wolverine Boots, Old Rip Van Winkle and TV Presenter/Workforce Advocate Mike Rowe. Wolverine created a limited edition of boots partially furnished from Van Winkle barrels, with all proceeds going to benefit Rowe’s foundation mikeroweWORKS, which provides scholarships and financial…