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Dec 3, 2014 | Contributor: JustLuxe TeamShort Path Distillery is soon to be the newest purveyor of locally-made craft rum and gin in Everett, near Boston. Founded by three friends who want to change the way we all think about spirits, the distillery will be "combining old-world distilling techniques with a new-world, chemistry-based approach to spirit development." ... Read More | 
Nov 26, 2014 | Contributor: Mila PantovichWhile wine and liquor have been in the air for a while now, craft cocktails haven't really broken their way into the mainstream airlines yet. That is, until now. Austin Cocktails, a line of craft cocktails that come pre-bottled, are now available fleet-wide on Virgin America flights. ... Read More | 
Nov 18, 2014 | Contributor: Mila PantovichThe only thing better than a bottle of Louis XIII de Rémy Martin is a bottle of Louis XIII Le Jeroboam that comes in a locked gift box. Four times the capacity of the regular old Louis XIII, Louis XIII Le Jeroboam comes in an 11-pound blown crystal decanter that has been numbered and comes in limited quantities each year. ... Read More | 
Nov 18, 2014 | Contributor: Vicki ArkoffLet's raise a toast to Caskers, a new online service that wants to change the way people drink by giving customers access to the finest craft spirits with its Concierge Service, Private Cask Program, and delivery clubs. Caskers founders Steven Abt and Moiz Ali introduced the first online High End Concierge Service to track down and deliver the (nearly) impossible-to-source bottles, and to match customer tastes with rare spirits and new discoveries. Now that’s our kind of personal shopper. ... Read More | 
Nov 10, 2014 | Contributor: Mila PantovichThe FACUNDO Rum Collection recently unveiled their new $5,000 Elevated Holiday Gift Set, which is only available in certain high-end liquor stores. Whether you're buying it for yourself or for a loved one, the set is arranged within an Italian leather travel bag (which will be embossed with your monogrammed initials). Included are two handmade BACCARAT "Harmonie" Tumblers, two Bittermens Bitters, a handmade Brizard & Co. Cigar Humidor, a Colibri Cigar Cutter, and a member card that gives you access to exclusive FACUNDO events in major cities (including New York, Los Angeles, Miami, and San Francisco). ... Read More | 
Nov 6, 2014 | Contributor: Mila PantovichThe imagery for Campari's 2015 exclusive calendar is officially out for the world to see and as usual, we love it and can't wait to get our hands on one. Starring the gorgeous 34-year-old French actress Eva Green (last year's cover lady was Uma Thurman), the coveted calendar is called Mythology Mixology and tells the story behind 12 of Campari's most iconic cocktails that have stood the test of time—like the Negroni. ... Read More | 
Oct 27, 2014 | Contributor: JustLuxe TeamHave you seen the newly renovated Bombay Sapphire Laverstoke Mill gin distillery in Hampshire? It's pretty dang cool. The site opened to the public early in the month, showing off the unique glasshouses in which the 10 botanicals (juniper, lemon peel, grains of paradise, coriander, cubeb berries, orris root, almonds, cassia bark, liquorice, and angelica) that make up the Bombay Sapphire taste are grown. ... Read More | 
Oct 24, 2014 | Contributor: Mila PantovichWe've been putting together a Halloween-inspired cocktail roundup for years now, but the previous features may as well cease to exist, because this one is where it's at. We've collected recipes from some of the world's best bars, mixologists, and spirit brands to give you some amazingly spooky options. Make sure not to skimp on the barware though, because trust us, dressing one of these up in the right glass is sometimes all you need to set the right mood. With some great for the night of and others perfect for the morning after (i.e. hangover), we have so many chocies that you may just have to throw more than one party. ... Read More | 
Oct 21, 2014 | Contributor: Mila PantovichWe love ultra-premium vodka and we love cats, but we don't often see the two cross paths. Until we heard of Tigre Blanc, that is. Founder Henri Belleville set out to create a cognac-style vodka that could stand for power and unite his French heritage with his East Asian travels. ... Read More | 
Oct 11, 2014 | Contributor: Mila PantovichIn case you missed it, The World's 50 Best Bars announced their picks Thursday for 2014, giving you the pub crawl to end all pub crawls. Put on by Drinks International, the winners were chosen by over 330 industry professionals and includes bars from 14 different counties, with the top 10 dominated by London and New York. In fact, North America made up for 16 of the overall 50, with four landing at the top of the list. Check out the top 10 below and see if your favorite made the cut! ... Read More | 
Oct 8, 2014 | Contributor: Donald Herrera-FairbairnIf you’re planning a night in with some homemade Italian food, you’re going to want to visit an Italian market for the most authentic gourmet ingredients and sides. And although Los Angeles isn’t known for having a large Italian population like those found in New York or New Jersey, the City of Angels has some great purveyors of Italian flavors. ... Read More | 
Oct 7, 2014 | Contributor: Mila Pantovich | 1 CommentThe Macallan, known for their luxury range of single malt Scotch whisky, has just announced the addition of the new Rare Cask to their core range of expressions. Offering a "splendidly rich and resonant ruby hue," the whisky sits in handpicked, Spanish oak sherry seasoned casks until it is ready to be bottled in a sturdy glass decanter. ... Read More | 
Sep 24, 2014 | Contributor: Mila Pantovich | 1 CommentWith craft beer booming, everyone wants to be a home brewer nowadays, but actually doing it can be more of a commitment than you're prepared for—it's scientific, complicated, and requires a lot of patience and training to do right. If you would prefer just skipping all of the training and spending your time coming up with funny brew names based on your favorite yoga pose or Beyoncé song instead, the Brewbot is where you need to turn. ... Read More | 
Sep 17, 2014 | Contributor: Mila PantovichEvery country has a drink they're known for, especially when it's something that has become synonymous with the country's name (like Guinness and Ireland, or sake and Japan). But there are some drinks out there that you may not be as aware of, like slivovitz or țuică (as well as a non-alcoholic communal beverage of Fiji). Some locals drink and some are more tourist-run, but they're all popular staples of the following 12 countries. ... Read More | 
Jul 1, 2014 | Contributor: Mila PantovichJohnnie Walker Blue Label announced their upcoming short film starring Jude Law, The Gentleman's Wager, by releasing a teaser clip. Directed by Jake Scott and also starring Giancarlo Giannini (Casino Royale, Quantum of Solace), the film follows a wager between "two men striving for personal progress through the quest for a truly rare experience." ... Read More |
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