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Connoisseurs eulogize about the stewed apples, the spicy oak, and its velvety, buttery “mouthfeel.”  Some say it has all the hallmarks of a complex Calvados or Armagnac.  Some profess that there is no finer English-made digestif. “The Spectator” called it “the best brandy produced from English grapes.” And it was a long time coming. Distilled in […]

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Connoisseurs eulogize about the stewed apples, the spicy oak, and its velvety, buttery “mouthfeel.”  Some say it has all the hallmarks of a complex Calvados or Armagnac.  Some profess that there is no finer English-made digestif. “The Spectator” called it “the best brandy produced from English grapes.” And it was a long time coming. Distilled in […]

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Connoisseurs eulogize about the stewed apples, the spicy oak, and its velvety, buttery “mouthfeel.”  Some say it has all the hallmarks of a complex Calvados or Armagnac.  Some profess that there is no finer English-made digestif. “The Spectator” called it “the best brandy produced from English grapes.” And it was a long time coming. Distilled in […]

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Tipped to be the most expensive sherry in the world the Barbadillo Versos 1891 Amontillado at $10,000 a bottle, was created for a specific reason. Manuel Barbadillo was gifted the cask by his father as a christening present, pretty unusual present for a new-born, not quite so for this family, and the fact that it […]

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All great things come with age a commonality in the ancient world of spirit craftsmanship. This concept is the least unusual aspect of Lambay Irish Whiskey, founded on the curious Lambay Island, a brief, three miles off the eastern shore of Dublin. Lambay’s whiskey is created through a process that sends the liquor on a […]

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Upscale Living Goes Bubbly: Taittinger Champagne Champagne. (/shamˈpān/) –A sparkling wine associated with joy and regarded as a symbol of luxury, typically that made in the Champagne region of Reims, France. Champagne. Let the word roll off of your tongue–maybe practice and perfect your French accent while you’re at it. Allow it to incite your […]

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Ron Barceló Rum—The Pride of the Dominican Republic It was in 1929, when a young Spanish-born Julián Barceló arrived in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic and founded Barceló & Co. After being in the family for many decades and mastered through sheer passion, it was Don Julián Barceló in 1974 who handed over the reins of […]

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Weather is getting cold, and there’s nothing more appealing to me than a glass of Spiced Orange Smash Cocktail recipe on one hand while relaxing in my living room, warm fireplace and the best view of Manhattan…. Today, we share with you, courtesy of Hennessy Cognac – this wonderful recipe.   INGREDIENTS 1 ½ oz […]

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I’ve never been much of a cognac drinker. Hints of dried fruit and citrus zest never appealed to me. I had my first cognac at 16. As I recall, its sweet bite was quite foreign to my tongue. It was then that I decided that cognac wasn’t for me. Growing up in an affluent town […]

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The Dressed Blackberry Cocktail is a deliciously refreshing blend of blackberries, easy to make, and the perfect choice for any occasion or holiday. INGREDIENTS ¼ cup blackberries Juice of 1 lemon One sprig of thyme 1 tbsp. simple syrup 1 ½ oz. whiskey Sparkling Ice Essence of Lemon Lime Frozen berry garnish (optional) DIRECTIONS Fill […]

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Red Carpet Raspberry is the perfect cocktail for any time. Enjoy a get together with friends and family, and you are sure to please when you serve this cocktail. INGREDIENTS 1½ ounces vanilla vodka 1 tsp. Pure syrup ½ oz. fresh lemon juice Sparkling Ice Grape Raspberry Raspberry ice cubes, for garnish DIRECTIONS Place raspberry […]

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