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The Irish Whiskey Guide
If there’s anything the Irish have done well, it’s parading their drinks of perfection around the world. No country is taken more seriously when it comes to the dram or the pint than that of Ireland...
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The Canadian Whisky Guide
Canadian whisky is often overlooked as being on par with the quality of its Scotch, Irish, American and even Japanese counterparts. However, where Canada really excels is when it comes to manufacturing...
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The Sherry Guide
You may recall our recent installment where we spoke in detail about the wonderful Porto wine. Today, we will focus on its sister-wine, Sherry. Sherry, often called Jerez, is a fortified wine similar...
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The Gin Guide
When it comes to living an elegant lifestyle, the Hamptons and Cape Cod tend to be the hotspot for classic American coastal culture. A staple in these regions is the ever popular Gin and Tonic, pairing...
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The Sangria Guide
There is such a wide variety of cocktails and aperitifs you can enjoy on a hot summer day while sitting on a patio with friends. From the classic gin and tonic to the rum based mojito or simply sudsy...
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The Moscato Wine Guide
Moscato wine of course is made from the muscat grape and is typically a very light sparkling white wine popular amongst people who have only recently been introduced to wine. Made in the Piedmont...
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Top Whiskies of the World
We’ve covered whisky in detail. We’ve talked about Scotch, Irish, Canadian, American and even Japanese whiskies. We covered the basics from how to purchase a bottle to how to properly taste whiskey and...
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The Liqueur Guide
I’m often asked what the definition of a “liqueur” is, since many people have difficulty understanding how there seems to be such a wide range of spirits that fit within the very same category. To put...
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The Prosecco Wine Guide
We’ve covered many different varieties of wine over the past year from white, red, rose and moscato, to fortified wines like port and sherry. We’ve even covered sangria. In this feature, we’re going to...
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A Quick Guide to Cocktail Mixers
When it comes to cocktails, the mix is often what makes the drink. You can’t have a rum and Coke without the cola and you can’t have an old fashioned without the bitters. Here’s a really quick guide to...
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The Well Stocked Bar – A Guide to Glasses & Drinkware For Wine, Beer & Cocktails
Apparently it doesn’t take much to call yourself a ‘whisky bar’ these days and they’re popping up all over the country. I’m often asked by friends why I’m reluctant to visit them, and the answer is...
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Home Bar Essentials – How To Stock A Bar
It can often be overwhelming to have guests over when you don’t have much alcohol on hand. Especially, if you know, you’re going to be having a drink. Perhaps most of your friends have built up a home...
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The Definitive Cocktail & Mixology Books for Great Drink Recipes and Summer...
Summer is on the horizon, and pretty soon the winter aperitifs and digestifs will be on the shelf as you shake and stir cocktails and mixed drinks on the patio. Here is the ultimate guide to the...
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How to Host a Backyard Party & BBQ
The elegance of yesteryear’s garden party has evolved into the more casual backyard barbecue. In this guide, we’ll talk about how to throw the ultimate American backyard barbecue with a touch of class....
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Summer Cocktails & Drink Recipes by the Batch
In this guide, we’re going to talk about fun and refreshing cocktails you can make for a crowd so you can get out from behind the bar and enjoy your party. A punch bowl is a great option for batch...
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How to Pair Cigars with Spirits, Wine and Beer
In this primer, we’re going to discuss how to pair cigars with various wine and spirits. Historically, many men have enjoyed the pleasures of a fine cigar as they sipped brandy or whisky in the...
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35 Life Hacks For The Modern Gentleman
In this guide we’re going to talk about some great life hacks for the modern gentleman. Our Top Life Hacks 1. Use Windex to Clean Patent Leather Shoes In a rush? No problem at all. A few shots of...
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Scotch Whisky 101 – A Beginners Guide
By now, odds are you’ve seen a few of our Single Malt & Blended Scotch articles. In the majority of them, we go into great detail about how the whisky is made, the history behind it and, of course,...
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How To Chill, Open, Pour & Drink Champagne
This quick guide is all about how to drink champagne, I discuss how to chill it, how to open the bottle, how to pour it, how to drink it, and most importantly, how to enjoy it. To find out what bottles...
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The Martini Guide
Hemingway said that he favored the “15 parts gin to 1 part vermouth” Dry Martini ratio, calling that the “Montgomery” – supposedly, that was the drink Field Marshall Bernard Montgomery favored before...
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