Artisan crafting and do-it-yourself-ing have been trending about the globe in general, but where the interest has perhaps blossomed most is in the art of making and knowing a good craft beer. With Barley and Hops: The Craft Beer Book, Gestalten has compiled the perfect book collection for the DIY brew lover. Whether one is entertaining […]

The fine folks at Professor Cornelius Ampleforth have a record of introducing fine spirits crafted with classic time tested techniques, such as their Bathtub Gin and Proprietary Barley Spirit, and their latest offering only adds another must-have drink to their catalogue. The Caribbean rum, dubbed Rumbullion!, is distilled with Madagascan vanilla, orange grind, cinnamon, cloves […]

Okay, the folks that came up with the name could’ve tried a little harder, but nonetheless Professor Cornelius Ampleforth has given us a drink we’d gladly partake in this holiday season. Much like their previously featured Bathtub Gin, the Proprietary Barley Spirit Drink is distilled using old techniques, this time that of treating their whisky […]

The county of Cornwall in the United Kingdom is home once again to a single malt whiskey, the first produced in the southern precinct in over 300 years. Through a collaboration with St. Austell Brewery and Healey’s Cyder Farm, the two Cornwall brands have introduced the limited edition Hicks & Healey Cornishsingle malt 7-year-old Whiskey. […]

Is there a way to even glance at this Oregon-based bourbon-style whiskey and not think of Spinal Tap’s biggest hit? You know there’s some Nigel Tufnel and David St. Hubbins fans at Big Bottom Whiskey — an independent bottler that works with multiple distilleries to source their products. Two of their products include their New […]

Rye whiskies have recently been gaining in popularity — remember that Vermont-based WhistlePig rye whiskey from last year? It’s not surprising, given as how whiskey and bourbon-specific lounges have sprung up all over major cities. Following that trend, Bulleit Bourbon has created this 95% rye whiskey artisanal Bulleit Rye expression. Packing 95 proof, the whiskey […]

While the Old Rip Van Winkle 23-Year Old Decantur was the bourbon that got our heart pumping last year, one shouldn’t sleep (pardon the pun) on the expression that put the famed distillery on the map. Started in the late 19th Century by Julian P. “Pappy” Van Winkle, the Old Rip Van Winkle Distillery now […]

Without question, our favorite “affordable” single malt Scotch at LIAS is Balvenie 15-year, absolute gold at Costco for about $40 a bottle. We would’ve loved to try that Balvenie Madeira, of course, but haven’t had the opportunity (Balvenie, if you’re out there sweet Lord of Scotch, feel free to send us a sample!). To give […]