Anyone who has enjoyed a martini, Manhattan, or a negroni already knows that one of the critical ingredients in their beloved cocktail is vermouth. And yet somehow, vermouth continues to be one of the least understood and least respected bottles in the bar. (First things first, your vermouth belongs in the refrigerator, not oxidizing in your liquor cabinet.) Vermouth is believed to have evolved from a …
The brand new Hendrick’s Gin distillery in Girvan, Scotland is just as beautiful and whimsical as one could imagine. The new distillery and visitor center (which is not open to the public but will be used to host guests of the brand) is the perfect physical realization of the charms and oddities that make Hendrick’s truly Hendrick’s—it’s a mix between a mad scientist’s laboratory, your fabulous …
For those rosé enthusiasts who have not yet committed to a case or three of pink wine for summer, there is no better way to learn about rosé than at a wine tasting session. And the ultimate rosé event will take place this coming Saturday at Napa Valley‘s Sterling Vineyards RoséFest: a full day of rosé-sipping, vineyard-basking, and appetizer-nibbling. And, while that reads as an …
