Clapton Craft Beer: A new beer and growler refill shop in East London that stocks international favorites

Clapton Craft Beer


by Cajsa Lykke Carlson East London’s craft beer scene continues to evolve; constantly bringing new, interesting concepts to an area that’s already home to a number of microbreweries. The latest addition is Clapton Craft, a beer…

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Seasonal Cocktails at Henry, A Liquor Bar: Famed UK bartender Ryan Chetiyawardana delivers experimental drinks to NYC

Seasonal Cocktails at Henry, A Liquor Bar


In June 2013, world-renowned bartender Ryan Chetiyawardana (twice named “UK Bartender of the Year”) was brought in as the Creative Director for NYC’s Henry, A Liquor Bar, which is just above the escalators at the Hudson…

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Spirit Works Distillery: The husband and wife team on their secret family recipe and “grain to glass” philosophy

Spirit Works Distillery


by Heather Stewart Feldman In Sonoma County wine country, Spirit Works Distillery is laboring over something quite different to sip on. Dreaming of working with their hands, making a product that was authentic and sustainable, husband and…

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Aaron Burr Cider: A true (hard) cider from locally grown and foraged apples in New York

Aaron Burr Cider


It makes sense that Aaron Burr Cider is made at a small Sullivan County, New York homestead farm, built in the early 19th century—since cider itself is one of America’s…

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The Hudson Standard Shrubs: Aromatic syrup born of pear, honey and ginger made from locally sourced ingredients in upstate New York

The Hudson Standard Shrubs


No visit to New York’s Hudson Valley is complete without a trip to Hudson Wine Merchants, where the unprecedented selection is matched only by the knowledge of their staff and the reliability of their recommendations….

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New and International Vodkas: Our favorite affordable and recently released tipples from around the globe

New and International Vodkas


Although the Moscow Mule might be getting some flack for its overrated simplicity and marketing-made history, that doesn’t mean vodka can’t impress. While the spirit is supposed to be clear, odorless and flavorless (unless intentionally infused or artificially modified), anyone can note variations…

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Interview: Brian Nation of Midleton Distillery: The Master Distiller on the importance of teamwork and what makes Redbreast 21-Year-Old whiskey special

Interview: Brian Nation of Midleton Distillery


During a recent tasting of the components that make up the newest bottling from Irish whiskey Redbreast 21, Brian Nation was thrilled about his new position as Master Distiller of the Midleton Distillery. Nation now fills the…

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Papá Andrés Rum: An opulent new sipping rum for collectors, explorers and connoisseurs

Papá Andrés Rum


Continuing on their path of creating high-end, sipping rums, Brugal has released Papá Andrés (named for the company’s founder, Don Andrés Brugal) with a limited edition run of just 500 bottles per year—with each year…

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NoMad Drinking Cards: The boutique hotel’s new drinking “game” is a choose-your-own-adventure that results in a mysterious concoction

NoMad Drinking Cards


The cocktail menu at the boutique NoMad Hotel bar changes roughly every six weeks; usually as the season changes, or based on head bartender Leo Robitschek’s mood. The NoMad, however, has made one sort of secret addition that makes the going out…

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