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Black Button: Put Some Lilac in Your Gin!

Who doesn’t love spring, with it’s fragrant, seductive aromas wafting from flowering trees? Black Button Distilling, located in Rochester, known as “The Flower City” of New York, capitalized on the...

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48 Hours In Wine Country: A Perfect Weekend Guide To Healdsburg

  Die-hard Sonoma wine country fans have witnessed the sleepy, two-street town of Healdsburg blossom into an upscale destination, complete with world-class accommodations, tasting rooms, fine dining...

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Liquid Arrogance: Bourbon Barrel-Aged Arrogant Bastard Beer Brewhaha

We all secretly love arrogance. It’s just a hop, skip and overlap of confidence, which we could all use a barrel of.  Enter Liquid Arrogance – Bourbon Barrel-Aged Arrogant Bastard. Cousin to Double...

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Mate Plus Eight – Langley’s No.8 Gin

  How does one create harmony in a relationship? Simple, start with good raw material. It took 8 secret botanicals, harvested at their optimal freshness, for Langley’s team of expert distillers,...

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WhistlePig Rye Whiskey – From Grain to Glass

Rye has a long history with American palates. George Washington was no stranger to its distillation and distribution, becoming the largest purveyor of his time. And who isn’t familiar with cocktail...

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Proof is in the Barrel: Jack Daniel’s New Temptation

  As part of their Single Barrel Collection, Jack Daniel’s is welcoming a new addition into their family of spirits – first-ever barrel strength offering, Barrel Proof. Barrel Proof was created by...

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NEW: Sante to Santera Tequila!

Tequila lovers, rejoice. Something special is in store for you, courtesy of Santera Tequila. For those seeking spirituality in their spirit, Santera offers a fascinating journey into mind, body and...

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Judgment of Paris: Four Decades of California Triumph

  2016 will mark 40th anniversary of the Paris Wine Tasting of 1976, known as the Judgment of Paris, a historic affair that made the old wine world sit up and take notice of the new world, specifically...

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The Most Expensive Wine For Each Top Grape Variety

Wine, one of the world’s many wonders. From Riesling to Chardonnay and Champagne to Cabernet Sauvignon, there’s a lot of great wine in the world. We’ve done some research and put together the most...

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Top Five Booziest Booze

So you’ve been wondering what are the worlds strongest, and potentially deadliest booze? We are here to help. These five could potentially kill you. Do not attempt to drink them neat, unless your name...

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5 Of The Most Bizarrely Flavored Vodka’s On The Planet

Bubblegum (Three Olives) Vodka Say what? A vodka that tastes like gum?! Yes, ladies and gentlemen, we have a winner. Finally, a vodka that lets you walk, talk, drink, and chew gum at the same time!...

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Vulgar Vines: 5 Of The Naughtiest Wine Names We’ve Seen

BigAss Crafted by Milano Winery in Mendocino, California, there are two versions: BigAss Red, which is described by the vintners as a “fun blend… that’s sure to put a smile on your face” and BigAss...

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Grape Adventures: Five Highly Unusual Wine Growing Regions

Ever wondered if the glorious grapes spread their vines far away? The answer is resounding “yes!”. If these adventurous grape growers’ choices don’t entice your imagination, nothing will. Cheers to...

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These 5 Healdsburg Wineries Deserve Your Attention

Think Lady Napa has an iron grip on the lap of luxury? Think again. Sonoma may be your new delicious destination, Go ahead, jump ship, I won’t reveal your secrets. The tiny town of Healdsburg is...

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Wine Spooks: 5 Of The Biggest Wine Heists Over The Past Decade

  New South Wales, Australia 2013 In March 2013, some mega-ambitious thieves lifted a staggering amount of wine, roughly sixty thousand bottles, while they were being transported in two containers. The...

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Cellared at Sea: Wines Lost To The Ocean For Centuries

Mysteries surrounding ships such as the Titanic have fascinated and compelled many for decades. Frozen in time, the underwater vault maintains constant temperature and is arguably the ultimate cellar....

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The 5 Most Intriguing Wine Collections In The World

Feature image: Revel Custom Wine Cellar, taken by Trey Clarke. Thomas Jefferson Meet America’s 1st wine connoisseur. As it turns out, our Founding Father and the 3rd President of the United States was...

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Everything You Ever Needed To Know About Whiskey

What Is Whiskey? Translated from Gaelic, “uisge beathe” it means “water of life.” Known for its hedonistic as well as medicinal prowess, it is a fitting description for the world’s most popular...

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Drink Me: Napa Valley Awards

Exciting news – At Drink Me magazine, we are launching the inaugural “Drink Me Awards Program” honoring outstanding members of Napa community, who show excellence in several categories. I have been...

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George Dickel Distillery: Where History Meets Hedonism

George Dickel is an accessible, domestic whiskey, distilled and aged in Tennessee. Although now owned by Diageo, it doesn’t present as a corporate entity. If anything, it feels like a small, family-run...

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