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Bourbon With Friends And Scotch for Contemplating

Bourbon With Friends And Scotch for Contemplating

25/11/2014

When you have more than 200 Bourbons to choose from, you’ve found yourself in a place where they really have to know what they’re talking about.Erik Adkins from Hard Water in San Francisco spent...

Bourbon Chat With Kentucky's Coolest Bar Owner

Bourbon Chat With Kentucky's Coolest Bar Owner

25/11/2014

Not sure about Bourbon being top of the list for a tipple treat? Well, with a single visit to a very special bar, we reckon you’ll be a complete convert.

Swiss Whisky That's Probably Even Better Than Swiss Watches

Swiss Whisky That's Probably Even Better Than Swiss Watches

23/11/2014

If Swiss Whisky sounds about as plausible as Indian beef soup, you’re in for a surprise: there are about a dozen distilleries scattered around Switzerland.But there’s only one whose Whisky...

5 Cocktail Party Hosting Tips From a Pro

19/11/2014

Right in time for the party season, we asked Brian MacGregor, Bar Manager at Wingtip in San Francisco, to share some tips that will elevate your home bartending skills. 

So About That Worm in Your Mezcal Bottle…

So About That Worm in Your Mezcal Bottle…

15/11/2014

Dear Global Drinking Community,Yes, sorry about that worm. It’s called a gusano in Mexico. Even though the worm is closely associated with the agave plant, we can’t really figure out...

Mezcal, the Lesser Known Agave Spirit You Should Try Now

10/11/2014

You’ve probably seen it in a bar next to Tequila and noticed Mezcal cocktails on the menu, but surprisingly few people have tasted Mezcal yet. And that’s a pity, because...