Let me start off by saying I haven’t yet had the pleasure of visiting New Zealand (boooo). However, I have had the pleasure of trying many of their fabulous wines. As you may know, New Zealand is famous for many things — sheep, kiwifruit, the All Blacks, and of course, wine. From Cloudy Bay to Kim Crawford, many New Zealand […]

In the heart of Williamsburg, several different craft spirit proprietors came together to trade recipes, distillation processes, craft secrets, and fandom – not unlike the underlying goal of craftspiritexchange.com, which launched a few weeks ago. CSX’s mission is to “connect enthusiasts and novices alike with a broad selection of amazing spirits, and provide exclusive access to rare and limited release […]

With Fall comes not only pumpkins, cooler weather, and sweaters and boots, but also the best TV shows! Both returning shows and new shows will entice you to stay inside once the brisk weather descends upon us, but we won’t be complaining! With the great service of Verizon FiOS, watching TV will be not only be enjoyable, but also a […]

While vodka is clearly the most popular spirit in the states, Irish whiskey is on a surge and ready to take over. Irish whiskey has been said to be the fastest growing distilled spirit category in the world. So when I received an invitation to The Jeffery for a Teeling Whiskey tasting, I quickly jumped at the chance to learn […]

Jean-Claude Mas is a fantastic winemaker producing consumer friendly but exquisite wines. Straight from the Languedoc region in France, he makes a Crémant that will knock your socks off, along with some other stunning wines. The Côté Mas Crémant de Limoux Rosé Brut NV St. Hilaire is a bright and pretty sparkling wine. It contains aromas of rose petal, strawberry and raspberry with […]

Discovering new and swanky wine bars is my favorite pastime when the fall season hits NYC. I like to think of myself as a wine connoisseur, but the truth is there’s always more to learn when it comes to wine. So I heard about a new bar in Washington Heights. I know what you’re thinking. Washington Heights is a neighborhood […]

Talk about cool! Monkey Rum is not only totally delicious (the coconut version is easy to drink straight up, and sweet enough for those who don’t like strong drinks), but it is actually the world’s first spirit bottle that was designed to be turned into glassware. That’s right, once you finish the bottle, you can turn it into a sophisticated […]

Tea + whiskey = heaven. Which is obviously why the folks over at Marlee’s Green Tea Whiskey came up with a killer spirit that combines two beloved drinks into one. The whiskey is comprised of a proprietary blend of green tea sourced from select farms in China, and is then brewed and blended with American rye and a bit of […]

What do you call a cozy tavern in the residential neighborhood of Gramercy that offers beer and cheese pairings as well as crustless finger sandwiches, brightly checkered table cloths, and a whole lot of deliciousness? An urban picnic! Certified Cicerone (official beer sommelier) Anne Becerra and Cheese monger and Malt’n’Mold owner Kevin Heald came together to curate a spectacular beer […]

Enjoying cocktails doesn’t have to be an unhealthy experience. Nowadays mixologists find inspiration everywhere, and especially with people trying to take in the last few days of summer, people are more health conscious than ever. Using fruit as a cocktail base makes for a fun, fruity and colorful drink…and packs it full of vitamins! And for those of you who […]