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Khortytsa Vodka – The Best Ukraine Has To Offer

Khortytsa Vodka – The Best Ukraine Has To Offer

by on November 3, 2011

Recently, I had the opportunity to chat with Alona Kobozieva, press officer of "Khortytsa", Ukraine's arguably finest and definitely most modern vodka manufacturer. [more…]

Rocca di Frassinello Winery: A Unique Blend of Heritage and Personality

Rocca di Frassinello Winery: A Unique Blend of Heritage and Personality

by on August 24, 2011

Today, I will share with you my latest experiences visiting the venerated Italian vineyard Rocca di Frassinello. Pull out your best Italian red, enjoy the last of the summer [more…]

Belgian Beer – Three Summer Styles

Belgian Beer – Three Summer Styles

by on June 17, 2011

Beer often gets discounted as being pedestrian, not very flavor-rich, and generally inferior to wine, spirits, and cocktails.  But I'm here to rectify the misconception.  Only in the last twenty or thirty years have beers other than macro-production, adjunct lager (Bud, Miller, Coors, and the like) been readily available in the United States.  Since Prohibition, that is what we've been stuck with. [more…]

Compass Box Whisky Tasting Notes

Compass Box Whisky Tasting Notes

by on May 14, 2011

After we reported about The Compass Box Whisky Company several weeks ago and presented our Whisky Tasting Basics Guide, we will today focus on the Compass Box Whisky Tasting Set which contains vatted malt whiskies. [more…]

Pol Roger – The “British” Champagne House

Pol Roger – The “British” Champagne House

by on April 28, 2011

The name Pol Roger stands for more than 160 years of Champagne Excellency. Today, we will introduce you to this famous House, its history as well as its Champagnes. [more…]

Drinking Differently – The Compass Box Whisky Company

Drinking Differently – The Compass Box Whisky Company

by on April 22, 2011

Scotch Whisky is in many ways the liquid manifestation of the dual power and elegance of the countryside in which it is carefully crafted.  As the harsh wind and rain whip against the sides of dunnage [more…]