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The Macallan 1926, the Holy Grail of whisky, sells for close to $2 million per bottle, and by “sells” we mean it auctions for. It’s the second most expensive bottle ever sold, and really it’s…
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Too often thought of as just Brazilian rum, cachaça is actually more similar to rhum agricole and always made from the fresh-pressed juice of sugarcane, rather than molasses. Finally, thanks to bars like New York…
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Brooklyn defines culture. Music, cinema, beer, spirits, the New York borough births trends. So with the craft spirits movement on the rise, it shouldn’t be surprising to find one of its brightest stars tucked down…
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What would craft spirits be without St George? For forty years, the Alameda-based spirits makers have been creating some of the finest whiskeys, gins, vodkas, and everything else good and delicious in the spirits world…
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In one decade, Mezcal Amaras grew from an idea to one of the most recognizable names in agave spirits. While the meteoric rise of mezcal across the globe has been nothing short of astonishing, Amaras’…
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Australian whisky is on the rise, and the best bottles can rival any other luxury spirit on the market. Every five to 10 years or so, a new category of whisky pushes its way into…
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Drinking at altitude is better than ever. Once known for cheap beer and even cheaper shots, mountain towns now cater to the type of rich and fabulous that never dare take to the slopes. While…
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Spirits, alcohol, liquor, whatever you call it, nice bottles make some of the best holiday gifts. Whether you’re shopping for a Scotch, whiskey, rum, tequila, mezcal, rum, or vodka lover, we’ve put together a list…
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Islay conjures the smell of smoke. From Lagavulin to Laphroaig to Bruichladdich, the island off the western coast of Scotland may be best known for its peaty Scotch whiskies. Still, despite the many phenol level…
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One decade since the first post-prohibition distillery opened in Los Angeles, the City of Angels has blossomed into possibly America’s best city for homegrown gin. DTLA’s Greenbar Distillery first cut through the red tape, paving…