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Smoke Gets in Your Glass: Red Wines That Have a Whiff of Fireplace

Find out just what makes some bottles smell like crackling logs (or beef jerky).

Featured, WineKelly MagyaricsNovember 30, 2018drinkwire, wine, red wine, syrah, cotes du rhoneComment

What To Give Outside the Bottle For the Bourbon Lover

Books, experiences, edibles, accessories and barware and more to please any bourbon geek!

Featured, SpiritsMaggie KimberlNovember 29, 2018drinkwire, bourbon, christmas, pappy Comments

Yorkshire Square Brewery is Leading the Cask Rebellion

This brewery is producing a fully proper version of British style beer rarely found stateside.

Beer, FeaturedTrevor HagstromNovember 27, 2018beer, craft beer, drinkwire, pale ale, stoutComment

What To Give: American Whiskey Edition

Single malt, rye, bourbon, cask finishes and everything in-between to please a whiskey-loving gift recipient (and stock the home bar for the holidays).

Featured, Spirits, American Single MaltMaggie KimberlNovember 26, 2018drinkwire, bourbon, christmas, new york international spirits competitionComment

Holiday Gifts: Drink Gadgets and Tools 2018 Edition

Going beyond the bottle for cocktail, beer and wine gift ideas.

Featured, Lifestyle, CocktailsBrian PetroNovember 23, 2018drinkwire, christmas, hanukkah, sake, beer, bar tools, new york international spirits competition, new york international wine competition, melbourne international spirits competition, melbourne international wine competition, berlin international spirits competition, berlin international wine competition, berlin international beer competitionComment

Low Alcohol Wines For Holiday Imbibing

When the days are shorter but the festivities are longer, turn to these low ABV wines for holiday drinking that won’t send you under the table by the end of the night.

Featured, WineCourtney SchiesslNovember 20, 2018wine, thanksgiving, sparkling wine, riesling, shirazComment

Get Punchy With These Communal Cocktail Recipes

These punch recipes are easy to prepare for a crowd when you’re busy with other aspects of your holiday entertaining duties.

Featured, Cocktails, EntertainingKelly MagyaricsNovember 19, 2018cocktails, drinkwire, bourbon, whiskey, gin, yuzu, new york international spirits competition, melbourne international spirits competition, berlin international spirits competition, absinthe, hibiscus, winterComment

Bartender Spotlight: Sother Teague

With three bars and a radio show, Teague adds author to his resume, but he’s still committed to spreading the bitter love.

Featured, Bars, Cocktails, SpiritsAmanda SchusterNovember 16, 2018drinkwire, cocktails, vodka, bartending, tales of the cocktailComment

Getting To Know the *Other* Cabernet

Cabernet Franc, the workhorse of Bordeaux blends and the grape behind Loire Valley Chinon, is finding its way into American bottles.

Featured, WineKelly MagyaricsNovember 14, 2018drinkwire, cabernet franc, new york international wine competition, wine, red wine, wine varietalsComment

Breweries Turn Toilet Water Into Beer—And it Sells!

Boise goes green with their new sustainability initiative, and drinkers are loving beer and cider made from reclaimed water at breweries around town.

Beer, FeaturedPhil GalewitzNovember 13, 2018beer, craft beerComment

Field Trips: Texas' Treaty Oak Distillery

Once an Austin based distillery, Treaty Oak Distilling is settling into its new home in Dripping Springs, Texas.

FeaturedMaggie KimberlNovember 12, 2018drinkwire, whiskey, bourbonComment

Beer Review: New Belgium Oakspire Bourbon Barrel Ale

Newly released Belgium Oakspire Bourbon Barrel Ale is aged in Knob Creek barrels and can satisfy both beer and bourbon fans.

Beer, FeaturedKevin GibsonNovember 8, 2018new york international spirits competition, beer, craft beer, beer reviewComment

Fit For Queen: Freddie Mercury-Inspired Cocktails

Freddie Mercury inspired cocktail recipes to celebrate Queen and the opening of Bohemian Rhapsody.

Featured, CocktailsAmanda SchusterNovember 7, 2018drinkwire, cocktails, new york international spirits competition, cachaca Comments

Give Gewurztraminer a Chance

When Gewürztraminer grapes are planted in the right areas by the right times, they yield a unique and intriguing winter white wine.

Featured, WineCourtney SchiesslNovember 5, 2018wine, white wine, gewurztraminer, alsace, wine varietalsComment