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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 youโ€™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, youโ€™re in for a surprise: there are about a dozen distilleries scattered around Switzerland.But thereโ€™s only one whose Whisky...

5 Cocktail Party Hosting Tips From a Pro

5 Cocktail Party Hosting Tips From a Pro

19/11/2014

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

So About That Worm in Your Mezcal Bottleโ€ฆ

So About That Worm in Your Mezcal Bottleโ€ฆ

15/11/2014

Dear Global Drinking Community,Yes, sorry about that worm. Itโ€™s called a gusano in Mexico. Even though the worm is closely associated with the agave plant, we canโ€™t really figure out...

Mezcal, the Lesser Known Agave Spirit You Should Try Now

Mezcal, the Lesser Known Agave Spirit You Should Try Now

10/11/2014

Youโ€™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 thatโ€™s a pity, because...

Is Vodka Flavourless? and Other Vodka Questions we Get the Most. Potatoes Included.

Is Vodka Flavourless? and Other Vodka Questions we Get the Most. Potatoes Included.

04/11/2014

Vodka is one of the best-selling spirits in the world (name a rap star who doesn't own a Vodka brand!), but thereโ€™s still a question, and another question, and then...