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SCOTTISH WHISKY NAMED BEST IN THE WORLD
A single malt whisky produced by a distillery in a remote part of Scotland has beaten 1,200 whiskies from around the world to be crowned World Whisky of the Year.
The Old Pulteney whisky produced by the Pulteney distillery in Wick, northern Scotland, took the top spot in Jim Murray’s respected
10 HALLOWEEN COCKTAIL RECIPES
It’s not really the costumes. It’s not even the candy. The real reason we love Halloween—it’s another excuse to get drunk. Here are some ideas for scary, beautiful and tasty libations.
BLACK LAGOON COCKTAIL
4 ounces vodka 2 ounces Rosemary-Lemon Syrup 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice Licorice Ice Cubes
Combine vodka, syrup, and juice in a cocktail shaker, stir to combine. Add…
OKTOBERFEST ISN’T JUST FOR THE PEOPLE – NOW POOCHES CAN LAP UP A DRINK TOO
All month long, while you’ve been clinking steins at Oktoberfest, where’s Fido been? Likely drooling by his bowl, hoping for a sip of something other than water.
Now with Bowser Beer and Bark Vineyards pooches can finally join in on the drunken fun.
Bowser’s non-alcoholic brew ($20 for a 6 pack, bowserbeer.com) combines a mixture of…
HOW TO TASTE BEER
The best part of brewing school was the taste panel training. Few people realize it, but one must learn how to properly taste beer in order to truly understand it. Good tasting skills are absolutely essential to be a good brewer: it’s the only way to…
7 FUN BEER COCKTAIL RECIPES
The popularity of both artisinal breweries and proper mixology bars continues to rise, and at the convergence of these two beverage trends you will find the resurgence of the beer cocktail.
Cheap and easy to make, these light cocktails are a hit any time of year. The idea of a beer cocktail…
WALMART GETS CRAFTY WITH BIGGER BEER SELECTION
Coming soon to your local Walmart: more craft beer.
In another sign that the fast-growing segment is going mainstream, the nation’s largest company and biggest beer seller is planning to add shelf space to accommodate more craft brews, former Walmart CEO Lee Scott told distributors this week…
JOHNNIE WALKER LAUNCHES NEW LIMITED EDITION WHISKY
The makers of Johnnie Walker announce the launch of Johnnie Walker Double Black, a new limited edition Scotch whisky debuting in the United States this month. Imagine your favorite song; now turn up the volume. Double Black amplifies the signature style of Black Label, including its…
6 WAYS TO RUIN YOUR BEER
Appreciating a fine craft beer is not exactly rocket science. You pick a good one, pop the top and take a sip, right? But if you take a moment to peruse my slightly tongue-in-cheek list of “A Six-Pack’s Worth of Ways to Ruin Your Beer” and avoid everything on it, you’ll get a better tasting beer every time.
1.…STONE RELEASES 2011 DOUBLE BASTARD ALE
Released Monday, October 17, 2011
Availability:Limited draft, 22oz and 3L bottles ABV:10.5% IBUs:CLASSIFIED
Best to disregard this press release. It’s unlikely that you possess the sophistication to fathom the overwhelming gravitas of the potation it discusses. Thus, stop reading now. Hit delete and retire outside with your fizzy yellow beer. But if, by some infinitesimally minute chance, you are one of the…
“DRINK PINK” FOR NATIONAL BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH AT FLEMING’S
If there’s one cause we hold a little dearer to our hearts than all the others, it’s the fight against Breast Cancer. Like you, we all know someone close to us who’s been affected, along with their families and friends. Fleming’s is very proud to offer two ways that you can help raise…
