Spirits

State Bans 'Five Wives Vodka'

Posted 05.30.2012

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Do you find the name Five Wives Vodka offensive? The Idaho State Liquor Division did, and has banned the vodka from the state. "We feel Five Wives ...

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The Manhattan Cocktail Classic 2012: A Hedonistic Night Out At The New York Public Library

Gastronomista | Posted 05.14.2012

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The kick-off Gala is a Celebration of Hedonism -- mountains of freshly shucked oysters, surrealist displays of charcuterie and tiki-skewers, live bands, dancers, and most importantly, 30,000 hand-crafted cocktails.

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'Desperate Housewives': Saying Goodbye To Wisteria Lane

Posted 05.14.2012

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Even though "Desperate Housewives" (Sun., 9 p.m. ET on ABC) signed off with a two-hour series finale, it had the feel of two distinct episodes. The fi...

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The Top 5 Fastest Growing Liquor Brands

Posted 04.09.2012

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Here's some good news for Bethenny Frankel: her Skinnygirl Cocktails are the fast-growing spirits brand in the entire U.S., according to data released...

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African Country's New Plan To Fight Social Inequality

Reuters | Posted 04.10.2012

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* Budget amendment extends reach of tax in 2012 * Funds to help develop poor areas to stem discontent * Two rates, depen...

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Chip Coffey On 'Growing Up Psychic'

Debra Ollivier | Posted 04.05.2012

Read More: Psychic Kids, Spirits, Paranormal, Baby Boomers, Growing Up Psychic, Chip Coffey, Children of the Paranormal, Psychics, Slidepollajax, Fifty News

Chip Coffey, author of "Growing Up Psychic" has conducted over 20,000 readings for clients all over the world since 2001. "Being psychic -- minus the woo woo -- simply means being able to access energy or information that can't be accessed using the give senses," he said.

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Wine, Coffee And More In Italy's Dolomite Mountains

Dolomite Mountains | Posted 06.03.2012

Read More: Liquor, Coffee, Spirits, Food Travel, Drinks, Foodie Travel, Wine, Travel News

Given the rich culture of the Dolomites, and the delectable dishes of traditional foods served throughout the region, it's no surprise that those traveling to this area can also expect to find a wide array of beverage choices.

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Candy? Flowers? Feh! New Spirits To Wow Your Sweetie This Valentine's Day

Tony Sachs | Posted 04.11.2012

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I love the excitement that comes with trying a new spirit for the first time. How does this whiskey compare to my old favorites? How is this new liq...

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8 Super Bowl Drinks

Food52 | Posted 04.02.2012

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From the classic Bloody Mary to more exotic spirits, we've got you covered for all four quarters. Here are eight drinks to keep you hydrated throughout the big game.

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The Best Spirits Of 2011

Tony Sachs | Posted 03.05.2012

Read More: David Wondrich, Johnnie Walker Double Black, Angel's Envy Bourbon, Don Julio añejo Claro, Ron Jeremy, Tad Seestedt, Sazerac Cocktail, Manhattan Cocktail, David Perkins, Speyside, Ron De Jeremy, Ernest Shackleton, Bols Barrel-Aged Genever, Mackinlay Rare Old Highland Malt Whisky, High West Silver OMG Pure Rye, Alcoholic Beverages, No. 3 London Dry Gin, Martinez Cocktail, The Vodka by Ransom, Bourbon, Drambuie 15, Rum, Gin, Whyte & Mackay, Brugal 1888, High West Double Rye!, Liqueur, Grand Marnier Quintessence, Knob Creek Single Barrel Reserve, Genever, Spirits, Cognac, Pierre-Ferrand 1840 Original Formula, Auchentoshan 1999 Bordeaux Cask Matured Whisky, Rye, Slidepollajax, Liquor, Food News

When I first started thinking about writing this year-end wrap-up, I thought that 2011 was a pretty blah year for new spirits.

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Scotch In A Can: Whisky With Aluminum Siding

HuffingtonPost.com | Ben Muessig | Posted 01.03.2012

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Canned haggis isn't the only aluminum-packaged Scottish export guaranteed to raise eyebrows at a dinner party. Scotch whisky will soon be sold in a...

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"Ghosts and Humans Yucking It up Over Toothpaste!" (VIDEO)

Alexandra Holzer | Posted 01.15.2012

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As you and I are here breathing in the now, is when one can communicate with the other side or a trapped soul which is what a Ghost is.

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7 Days On The American Whiskey Trail

The Daily Meal | Posted 12.24.2011

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If you aren't a whiskey lover now, you will be after a week on the American Whiskey Trail. I know because it happened to me.

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You Don't Call, You Don't Write... The Quiet Dead

Kelley Harrell | Posted 12.21.2011

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The thing is, there isn't anything special about people who experience spirits and those who don't. The difference is willingness and the taming of cultural domestication to see life in a fuller, less-prescribed way.

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Master The Art Of Blending Scotch At Glengoyne Distillery

Pam Grout | Posted 12.19.2011

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If you're one of those Scotch geeks that swears by having a wee drink every now and again, you may have already made the pilgrimage to the motherland. Now, thanks to a distillery near Loch Lomond in the Scottish Highlands, 15 minutes north of Glasgow, you can extend your whiskey education even further.

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I Came, I Saw, I Got Blasted: The Ultimate Wine, Spirits & Cocktail Blast Event Recap

Tony Sachs | Posted 12.17.2011

Read More: Pdt, Jill DeGroff, Louis Royer VSOP Force 53 Cognac, David Wondrich, Bruichladdich, Lagavulin, Corzo Tequila, Banks Rum, Bacardi, Balls Vodka, Jim Meehan, Michter's, Manhattan, Farmer's Gin, Hinon Abalone & Sea Cucumber Liquor, Ultimate Beverage Challenge, Beefeater Gin, Wine, Chatham Imports, Crop Vodka, Paul Pacult, Breckenridge Bourbon, Drambuie 15, Marriott Marquis Hotel, Glenmorangie, New York City, Cocktails, Pierre-Ferrand 1840 Cognac, Ultimate Blast, Laphroaig, Bombay Sapphire East, Spirits, Chad Solomon, The Botanist Islay Gin, Denizen Rum, Ardbeg, Food News

Part industry gala, part trade show, part cocktail party, part cheesy wedding. The second annual Ultimate Blast, hosted by the Ultimate Beverage Chal...

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Tequila 101

Liquor.com | Posted 12.07.2011

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Contrary to popular belief, tequila is not cactus juice. The spirit is distilled from blue Weber agave. (And for the record, it should never come with...

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7 New Scotch Whiskies For Autumn

Tony Sachs | Posted 12.06.2011

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I hate autumn. No matter how many years I've been out of school, I can't lose that feeling of dread I get when the nights get shorter and the tempera...

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PHOTOS: Ron de Jeremy Rum And More New Liquors For Fall

Tony Sachs | Posted 11.15.2011

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Labor Day has come and gone. The white linen pants have been put away until Memorial Day. The football season is kicking off in earnest. For kids, ...

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The World's Weirdest Spirits

The Daily Meal | Posted 11.02.2011

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An alcoholic yogurt liqueur, a bitter apéritif made from artichokes... how about a concoction featuring wood chips steeped in liquor that is touted a...

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A Guide To Organic Tequilas

Adam Morganstern | Posted 09.17.2011

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Dr. Adolfo Murillo sees nothing strange about his dual roles: running an optometry practice in California and producing premium organic tequila at his family ranch in Mexico.

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The Ultimate Scotch On The Rocks: Shackleton's Whisky, After A Century On Ice

Tony Sachs | Posted 08.30.2011

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The spirits game is a jungle nowadays. There are so many good new ones hitting liquor stores on a monthly basis that, in order to really make a splas...

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Vanilla Rum Drinks: 4 Drink Ideas From A Bartender

The Huffington Post | Marcia Frost | Posted 06.29.2011

Read More: Drinks, Vanilla Rum Drinks, Liquor, Cocktails, Drink Recipes, Spirits, Cocktail Recipes, Food News

For inside tips on vanilla rum drinks, we talked to Gianvito Bartucci, the bartender at JBar in Chicago. Bartucci has been mixing drinks in the Win...

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Puerto Rican Rum Drinks: 4 Drink Ideas From A Bartender

The Huffington Post | Marcia Frost | Posted 06.29.2011

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For inside tips on Puerto Rican Rum drinks, we talked to Gianvito Bartucci, the bartender at JBar in Chicago. Bartucci has been mixing drinks in the...

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Tropical Vodka Drinks: 4 Drink Ideas From A Bartender

Marcia Frost | Posted 06.28.2011

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For inside tips on tropical vodka drinks, we talked to Gianvito Bartucci, the bartender at JBar in Chicago. Bartucci has been mixing drinks in the W...

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