VL92 Gin & Tonic Emergency Kit

A vibrant Dutch tipple conveniently and handsomely packaged

More than just curious paper packaging (though it is lovely, thanks to design agency Rare Fruits Council), VL92‘s Gin & Tonic Emergency Kit is a smart option for the ever-famous cocktail—and those who want to quickly whip it up. With the recipe incorporated onto the bag design, anyone can easily perfect this classic concoction. The kit includes Fentimans tonic as their preferred partner, and the …

Tullamore D.E.W.’s Limited Edition Celebratory Phoenix Whiskey

A splendid single batch made in an edition of just 2014 bottles

While in Ireland for the opening of Tullamore D.E.W.‘s brand new distillery, we had the opportunity to try their latest limited edition expression: the Celebratory Phoenix Single Batch. Crafted in honor of the distillery opening and made in an edition of just 2014 bottles, there was much anticipation and expectation of the spirit. And it delivers. Much like their other blend offerings, it’s triple-distilled and …

Death & Co: Modern Classic Cocktails

Recipes and history from the celebrated eight-year-old East Village bar

In demand bartenders David Kaplan and Alex Day—along with regular Nick Fauchald—tasked themselves with the ambitious goal of creating the ultimate cocktail book. If detailing the exact recipes of more than 500 cocktails created over eight years at NYC’s Death & Company wasn’t enough, the trio also decided to divulge secret tools of the trade, service techniques and insights into the culture that made the …