Your current favorite vodka may be made from corn. Or potatoes. Or even wheat. But Greek olives? Well, make room on your bar cart for your new favorite vodka. The name Kástra Elión comes from the Greek words for castle (kastro) and olives (elión, derivative of eliás). And now, Kástra Elión […]
Beverages
Papa’s Pilar: A Rum Brand Inspired By Papa Hemingway’s Sea-Faring Exploits
Papa’s Pilar is a rum that is designed to combine the art form of blending diverse international rums with the science of distillation and barrel finishing, capturing the essence of its namesake — Ernest Hemingway. “Ernest Hemingway — also known as Papa — was a man of many things. He […]
Tamworth Distilling Uses Horticulture And History To Create Stand-Out Spirits
Steven Grasse, founder of Tamworth Distilling, has been in the gin game for almost three decades. He’s credited with creating the Hendrick’s Gin brand and managed its global growth since 1999. “It literally started the craft gin category. And it was the first gin to push the boundaries on what […]
James Cole Estate Winery Strives To Produce Luxury Wines Without Any Pretense
If you’ve heard of Tank Garage Winery, you’re familiar with the risk-taking wine label with the funky bottles. An “amazing passion project… [and] an often-needed creative outlet,” says James Harder, owner. However, down the street, there is a quieter, more intimate brand that Harder has a deep love for. That […]
Farm To Bottle: Frey Ranch Crafts A Brand Based On Attention To Detail
While Nevada may be most well-known for its casinos and buffets, its agricultural industry can get overlooked. But, people have been farming in Nevada since before it was even a state, growing things like wheat, barley and corn. But growing crops and just passing them off isn’t for everyone, and […]
Cognac and Rye Whiskey Together? All Of The Yes
While cognac and rye whiskey come together deliciously to flavor up this boozy combo, the real star is the banana syrup. The delicious spice of the rye is mellowed out, yet still lingers at the end of every sip, reminding you it’s there. To balance out this cocktail a bit, […]
Looking For A New Wine? Check Out This Sommelier’s Unique Picks From Around The World
Whether you’re a novice wine drinker, drink it just for fun or are very serious about your selections, there is something to be said for sipping on something unique. With so many craft wineries with limited distribution, new varietals hitting the market seemingly all the time and then more funky, […]
If You’re Not Drinking Japanese Whisky, You’re Missing Out
The widespread popularity of Japanese whisky in the United States may seem like a fairly recent phenomenon — at least, that is, in the context of bourbon and scotch, for example — but its history goes back nearly a century…or more, if you consider whisky that was produced by the […]
Your Weekend Just Got Better With This Awesome Mimosa Bar
DIY cocktail bars are a great way to allow guests to experiment and get involved in the cocktail creation process. Offering direction, by putting out the necessary ingredients, creates a bit of fun for guests to serve themselves, and mix things up. It also adds an element of excitement to […]
Six Beverage-Themed Hotels That Are The Post-Pandemic Antidote To Zoom Happy Hour Fatigue
We get it: You are over connecting with friends virtually, mixing cocktails solo and toasting by touching your rocks glass or flute to your screen. As the world collectively wakes up from its COVID-induced fog and things slowly start returning to the (new) normal, we’re all more than ready to […]