Scotch has historically been viewed as one of the most luxurious sipping spirits, and for good reason. The first documented record of distilling in Scotland dates back to 1494. Thanks to ...
I’m standing in a distillery in Poland, about an hour and a half away from Warsaw. Copper stills clatter and hum, working their magic on a spirit we’ve been drinking for, well, a very long ...
Every year at VinePair HQ, we taste through hundreds (if not thousands) of whiskeys, and plenty are impressive. Some of them are more than impressive, wowing us with their complex flavors ...
Gin is currently having its moment in the sun. Our collective Martini madness has recently pushed the juniper spirit to new heights. Today, gin-based cocktails account for 17 of the world’s ...
Like many things in the current bourbon world, the concept of allocated whiskey surely begins with Pappy Van Winkle. No, not necessarily the Pappy Van Winkle 20 Year Old that was released ...
Late last March, I attended the Distilled Spirits Council’s (DISCUS) annual conference in Washington, D.C. The timing was perversely serendipitous: On March 4, the Trump administration used ...
The holiday season is full of festive gifting opportunities. Whether you’re shopping for friends, loved ones, coworkers, or gift swaps, everyone drinks something, so a gift in that realm is ...
Finding the perfect bottle to gift the spirits lover in your life every holiday season takes formidable effort. There are countless options to choose from, and with some priced in the ...
Last week, Full Book published a piece arguing that craft cocktails, while they might be sexy for guests, are killing bar operators. These programs are expensive, with things like craft ...
As the last of your fall decorations are replaced by their holiday counterparts, it’s once again the time of year to brainstorm which spirits you’ll be gifting your loved ones this December. ...
If the thought of cracking an egg into a cocktail shaker and mixing it up with booze makes you a little weary, you’re not alone — but you clearly haven’t sipped a flip. Known for its ...
When it comes to spirits, Scotch whisky is on the more expensive end of the spectrum. For the most part, it’s single malts bringing up the price of the whole category, with bottles typically ...
