5 Affordable Wines You Need to Try Ana Maria Dakota 09/09/2020 Wines + Spirits + CigarsWhen I tell people I love wine (and I’m talking serious L-O-V-E here), they often assume I must spend ridiculous amounts of money going through the stuff. After all, isn’t the best wine imported from some incre...
The Best English Wines and Wineries Kevin Pilley 09/08/2020 Wines + Spirits + CigarsPeople used to turn their noses up at English wine, Now English winemakers are turning up at awards ceremonies to scoop up the plaudits. There are over 500 vineyards in the UK. Wine production has increased f...
Mount Gay Rum launches Taste Your Escape Retreat Helene Ramackers 09/08/2020 LIFESTYLE, Wines + Spirits + CigarsNeed a virtual escape to Barbados? Mount Gay Rum’s virtual Instagram experience offers the opportunity to explore a new destination from home.While summer may feel different, with travel plans shifted and m...
These Are Europe’s Best Gins Alina 09/08/2020 LIFESTYLE, Wines + Spirits + CigarsMONKEY47 SCHWARZWALD ( Germany)A gin which apes no others. Monty Collins discovered the Black Forest in the War. He went on to build Berlin Zoo where he sponsored an egret monkey called Max. Why 47? B...
A Mano Wines, Handcrafted World Class Italian Wines Kevin Pilley 09/06/2020 Wines + Spirits + CigarsA Mano Wines, “it’s the prettiest wine you’ll ever drink. And it’s the most versatile. Italian rose wines or Rosati are not appreciated as they might be. It’s the color. They are too pretty!”Californian Mar...
Carmel Winery has become Israel’s Largest Historic Winery Kevin Pilley 09/06/2020 Wines + Spirits + CigarsIsraelis drink as much wine as Argentinians. Wine tourism is becoming increasingly popular. There are over three hundred wineries in Israel compared to forty boutique breweries. Israeli wines are consistently w...
Launched by Royal Collection, Buckingham Palace Gin is a Must Have Kevin Pilley 09/06/2020 Wines + Spirits + CigarsAlways liking to keep up with the times, Buckingham Palace has just launched its gin. All proceeds go to the Royal Collection Trust. This registered charity helps find the care and conservation of the Royal Col...
The Navy Rum and the Black Tot 50th Anniversary Kevin Pilley 09/06/2020 FEATURES, Wines + Spirits + CigarsWho forgot to celebrate or mourn Black Tot Day? July 31st was the 50th anniversary of what many have called "a barbaric act by the government."But you can still toast the memory of the tot with a new rum bo...
13 of The Best Cocktail Glasses for Your Home Bar Kevin Pilley 09/06/2020 Wines + Spirits + CigarsCopa? Tumbler? Balloon? Highball? There are so many premium spirits to choose from nowadays. But there are also so many glasses to drink them from. Waterford Crystal? Dartington Crystal? Paksh? Lacey Double Wal...
Banyuls, Roussillon Region Ultimate Dessert Wine Destination Kevin Pilley 09/05/2020 Wines + Spirits + CigarsWhy doesn't anyone west of Roussillon talk about Banyuls?Probably because Madeira and Portugal's port country is west.Banyuls is a shamefully neglected French AOC and much overlooked fortified aperitif ...
11 Notable Aperitif Cocktails to Serve Before Dinner Kevin Pilley 09/05/2020 Wines + Spirits + CigarsThere's more to an apero and aperitif than Kir, Campari, Martini, or Aperol. Open your eyes to some alternative classy meal openers.Lillet Hannibal Lechter is an unlikely celebrity endorsement, but he w...
8 of the Best Dessert Wines For You and Your Sweetheart Kevin Pilley 09/04/2020 Wines + Spirits + CigarsIn 1737, Hungary's Tokaji was the first wine region to specialize in sweet wines. Most people's knowledge of dessert wines probably stops there or goes no further than "ice wine," but there are so many good, no...
Delectable Prosecco & Sparkling Wine Varieties To Try This Summer Felicity William 09/03/2020 LIFESTYLE, Wines + Spirits + CigarsThere's nothing better than a glass (or two) of some delectable bubbles, especially during the sunnier climes and so, here's a selection Prosecco, Champagne, and sparkling wines to try this summer. Pair with yo...
Why You Should Know What Dappa Is Kevin Pilley 09/03/2020 LIFESTYLE, Wines + Spirits + CigarsIt’s not grappa. It’s Dappa. It’s made the same way as grappa but it’s called a marc and not grappa because it’s made outside Italy. In Devon. Nowhere near Mount Grappa near Venice.Founded by former film pr...
A Toast to the First Female Derby Jockey with Gold-plated Mint Julep Cups Nikita Vivek Pawar 08/10/2020 FEATURES, Wines + Spirits + CigarsDerby Race is a sport of the elite. High horses, jockeys, hats, and whiskeys make them a truly luxurious experience. Races that date back to 1780 have become a loved sport throughout the world. While the year 2...
