Scott Sternberg of Band of Outsiders has teamed up with the Starbucks again for fancy coffee cups. Now you can avoid the project of inadvertently stacking paper coffee cups into your local landfill with some real cappuccino-worthy panache. The limited-edition ceramic cups come in two styles, black “drip” (shown above) or rainbow drip. The mugs are described […]


Finally, a dank drank! Mirth Provisions, a “budding” beverage company out of Washington state knows what’s up with your morning cup. “Legal” is an aptly named cold-brew coffee that has more to offer than just caffeine, as it also contains locally grown cannabis extract. The potency is deliberately on the milder side described as providing “a powerful […]


14 Nov
Ceramic lined brew kettle bottle with original 1993 Triple Bock

Sam Adams singular Utopias beer is celebrating its already vaunted stature with a 10th Anniversary edition, and it has been dubbed the most expensive commercial beer in the world. Sure its $190 pricetag per 24-oz bottle seems steep, but its meticulous creation (and celestial alcohol content) makes it all worthwhile. With 29% alcohol, Utopias has […]


3 Aug
Enjoy until the New York City world premiere on September 7th

You have to tip your hat to the team at Red Bull, when they tackle a project they tackle it right. Last year’s Project X Shaun White-centered campaign was a knockout, and this latest snowboard film, Art Of Flight, looks to match. The gorgeously shot video only affirms the erstwhile-beverage company’s transition to global media […]


15 Jul
Get drunk while staying sharp on your toes... kinda...

Coffee and liquor are both necessities for most people, at least here at the LIAS secret compound, but together? Not so much. That may change with the XO Café by Patron. The tequila allows one to drink it straight up, on the rocks or blended in a cocktail, but that’s not all. Desserts and a […]


5 Jul
Czech staple arrives on the other side of the Atlantic

Though Czech people have had the Becherovka Original Liqueur for over 200 years, we’re only now receiving our first taste of the unique spirit. Pale yellow in color, the liqueur quickly goes from sweet to bitter and powerful in seconds. Flavored with anise seed, cinnamon, and approximately 32 other natural ingredients, the herbal bitters can […]


1 Jul
An exclusive single malt whisky by the scotch distillery

Glenfiddich got its name from the Gaellic term meaning ‘Valley of the Deer’, so it’s little surprise the Scottish distillery emblazons one of the elegant animals on each of its green bottles. That same richness of tradition transfers to their newest exclusive single malt whisky range, the Age of Discovery. Brian Kinsman, Malt Master for […]


28 Jun
Finnish distillery distinguishes itself with eco-friendly packaging

Teerenpeli, a Finland-based distillery, originally started brewing Gold Medal-winning beer in the town of Lahti. Then in 2008 they began selling their five-year single malt whisky, and the rest is Finnish boozing history. Earlier this year, Teerenpeli launched their 8-year-old single malt whisky in eco-friendly packaging, carefully designed by the Design Foundation Finland and the […]