Cask strength is a seemingly straightforward concept: a spirit is distilled one to four times—depending on the distiller’s preference—and is then transferred to a barrel or cask for aging, which produces a…
April Wachtel, instructor at Astor Center, shows us all of the basics you need to build your home bar, including a few items you may already have in your kitchen. Check out…
Hubert Germain-Robin has made a name for himself by creating some of the highest-quality brandies in the world. Originally from an old Cognac family, he migrated to California in search of a…
Mezcal Vago Elote is a very rare and unique mezcal, even by mezcal standards, and the first of its kind to make it across the border. To produce this unforgettable spirit, Aqulinio…
No offense to our fine friends in Milwaukee and St. Louis, but when we reach for a drink on Super Bowl Sunday, we require a little more than hops. This year, we’re…
Daniel Fisher, Head Spirits Buyer for Astor Wines & Spirits, paid a visit to one of New York’s premiere whisky bars for a little cocktail experimentation. Watch the video above to see…
Kilchoman is the first distillery to be built on Islay in 124 years, and because the region is world-renowned for its whisky, all eyes were on Kilchoman from their inception in 2005….
Before the champagne at midnight, celebrate with one of these decadent beauties. Coffee and chocolate will keep you abuzz, and the lower alcohol content of the Amaretto is always a wise choice…
New + ApprovedPierde Almas produces gourmet, artisanal, small-batch mezcals from naturally fermented agave. They are known not only for their superior products, but also for their social, cultural, and environmental awareness; from fair pay…
Spirits We LoveChateau de Montifaud VS Petite Champagne Cognac $37.96 I’m constantly on the lookout for good-value: under-the-radar bottles that offer great quality without requiring you to drop a lot of $$. When one…
Recipe CardDUBLINER There are a million variations of a Manhattan, but the Dubliner, as the name would suggest, puts an Irish, citrusy spin the classic cocktail. Irish whiskey is the base here instead…
