While some may be nursing their tequila hangovers this Saturday, the most renowned bourbon event of the year takes place—the Kentucky Derby. The Derby is the most famous horse race of the year, steeped in tradition, including a drinking one. The Mint Julep, the quintessential Southern cocktail, is synonymous with
With the resurgence in the cocktail movement, many drinkers looking for a more eclectic experience are turning toward more traditional recipes and ingredients. Bols Genever is such a spirit. While English gin is now most popular, back in the 19th century this malty Dutch version was a bestseller. Many of the
Everyone looks for that special bottle of wine for their holiday celebration. For Easter, you want something delicate and festive to support the changing season. These three rosés are perfect for the developing spring and wonderful matches for a roasted ham and other traditional Easter fare. Gerard Bertrand Cote des
It seems like the simplest of cocktails, but it is one that always rates highest on bartenders’ most respected drink lists. It has been the choice of kings and queens, and you too may revel in its simple effervescent majesty this weekend. International Gin and Tonic Day is Sunday, April
On March 31st, the final four in Wyatt’s IPA Madness 2017 faced off for the title of Longmont’s Most Popular IPA. And the winner, decided by you the beer drinking public, is… MELVIN IPA! Congratulations, Longmont. You’ve got some good taste. Melvin was the GABF’s Small Brewery of the Year
This week local Longmont favorite Wibby Brewing releases their fifth canned beer, Lightshine Radler. Following the successful releases last year of Wibtoberfest and Moondoor Dunkel, the Lightshine Radler is Wibby’s take on the popular German radler beverage. A radler is basically the Bavarian version of a shandy, a mix of
With the arrival of spring, this is that time of year for a young man’s fancy to turn to…tequila. (I bet you thought I was going to say baseball.) With Cinco de Mayo around the corner, now it the perfect time to discover a new agave pleasure, and Código 1530
Looking for something a bit more daring than your ordinary bottle of tequila? Something that is more exciting for sipping and will really make your margaritas stand out? Try Sombra Mezcal. Sombra is Oaxaca region artisanal mezcal made from organic espadin agave and distilled in the traditional method. Mezcal, unlike
In the early twentieth century Irish whiskey was the most popular whiskey style in the United States. Unfortunately, Prohibition upset the export market and forced many distilleries out of business. Irish whiskey started to bounce back in the early 1990s, and for over twenty years it has been the fastest
The legend of Monkey 47 Gin goes back to World War II. Wing Commander Montgomery Collins of the Royal Air Force arrived in divided Berlin after the end of the war, and was deeply affected by the massive destruction of the German capital. He dedicated himself to the reconstruction of
While some may be nursing their tequila hangovers this Saturday, the most renowned bourbon event of the year takes place—the Kentucky Derby. The Derby is the most famous horse race
With the resurgence in the cocktail movement, many drinkers looking for a more eclectic experience are turning toward more traditional recipes and ingredients. Bols Genever is such a spirit. While
Everyone looks for that special bottle of wine for their holiday celebration. For Easter, you want something delicate and festive to support the changing season. These three rosés are perfect
It seems like the simplest of cocktails, but it is one that always rates highest on bartenders’ most respected drink lists. It has been the choice of kings and queens,
On March 31st, the final four in Wyatt’s IPA Madness 2017 faced off for the title of Longmont’s Most Popular IPA. And the winner, decided by you the beer drinking
This week local Longmont favorite Wibby Brewing releases their fifth canned beer, Lightshine Radler. Following the successful releases last year of Wibtoberfest and Moondoor Dunkel, the Lightshine Radler is Wibby’s
With the arrival of spring, this is that time of year for a young man’s fancy to turn to…tequila. (I bet you thought I was going to say baseball.) With
Looking for something a bit more daring than your ordinary bottle of tequila? Something that is more exciting for sipping and will really make your margaritas stand out? Try Sombra
In the early twentieth century Irish whiskey was the most popular whiskey style in the United States. Unfortunately, Prohibition upset the export market and forced many distilleries out of business.
The legend of Monkey 47 Gin goes back to World War II. Wing Commander Montgomery Collins of the Royal Air Force arrived in divided Berlin after the end of the
