While many reach for classic hot cocktails like the Irish Coffee and Verte Chaud over the holidays, some prefer to lean into the frosty nature of the season with ice-cold vodka. France’s Grey Goose is an ideal candidate in this scenario and the go-to option for many bartenders when crafting holiday cocktails. Its crisp, clean …
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Pamela Vandyke Price had been replaced as The Times’ wine writer by Jane MacQuitty in the early 1980s. The transition was contested; the merits of a youthful approach to wine writing were impugned by the elder party; and the controversy spilled, like an overfull glass of Côtes du Rhône, onto the pages of this magazine. …
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Gigondas, Some vintages have clear identities. In Gigondas, the 2019s for example are wilful, energetic wines, while the 2018s are softer and juicier. The 2022 vintage is harder to pin down. The best way of describing it, both in climate and style, is a vintage of extremes. The wines occupy a broader stylistic spectrum than …
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There is a lot of coveted wine in the world. From old vintages of grand cru Burgundy produced at small, elite wineries to cult California Cabernet, most of these wines stand out for their prestige, high price tags, and rarity. Sommeliers and wine professionals often have access to sample many of these wines, but sometimes, …
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Does To Kalon officially exist as a place or not? According to the authorities, yes and no.
Melbourne is one of the great coffee capitals of the world. Known for its vibrant café culture, the Australian city’s streets are lined with artisanal coffee shops, each boasting high-quality espresso drinks (and the occasional avo smash, of course). Despite some debate from Australia’s neighboring island nation (cough cough, New Zealand), Melbourne also lays claim …
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“It’s kind of crazy that we drink whiskey from basically only five different places.” Few drinkers would think to question this, but it’s no surprise coming from Fred Barnet. Yet even as president of Anthem Imports, a Georgia-based operation specializing in international artisanal distillers — with global craft whiskeys the crown jewel of the portfolio …
As Scotch and Bourbon Stumble, Continental European Whiskeys Wait in the Wings Read More »
As is the case with any spirit, there is no right or wrong season for enjoying rum. But when Jack Frost starts nipping at our noses, and Daiquiris and Mojitos aren’t quite fitting the mood, we tend to seek out rich cocktails to sip by the fireplace while we defrost. The good news is that …
We Asked 9 Bartenders: Why Is BACARDÍ ® Rum the Best Rum for Your Holiday Menu? Read More »
A bona fide symbol of the tropics, coconuts are a multifaceted fruit with countless uses. They have applications in the worlds of cosmetics and construction. They can be used to make fuel and charcoal. Anyone who’s seen “Monty Python and the Holy Grail” knows that they can make some great sound effects. But more often …
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California’s wildfire season is under way, with wineries and homes being evacuated.