Much like the popularity of Japanese whisky, beer brewing in Japan is a serious pastime. Big Japanese beer brands are popular for easy drinking. Most of their commercial lagers are around 5% Alcohol By Volume (ABV) and are quality-made products crafted from barley, malt, and even rice. Their flagship regular beer market has been joined in recent years by a...
The biggest city in New Zealand's North Island, Auckland, has been recognized as the world's most liveable city. The annual Global Liveability Index report from The Economist's Intelligence Unit (EIU) found Auckland is the place you want to be during a pandemic. The top 10 cities reflect this, with New Zealand and Australian metropolises dominating thanks to the way they've...
A trio of lifelong friends is auctioning their wine and champagne collection that could net as much as $10 million. “The Trinity Collection” will be auctioned online through Acker Wines on June 9 and 10. It will include some of the most expensive and rare bottles of vintage champagne to ever go under the hammer. “This is a breathtaking selection...
The Ritz-Carlton's first foray into the Maldives is one of the most anticipated resort openings of 2021. Accessible via a short 10 minute seaplane ride or 45 minute speedboat trip from Malé’s Velana International Airport, the resort is absolutely stunning. Designed by the late Australian architect Kerry Hill, the premium retreat takes inspiration from the natural surroundings and formation of...
Bruno Mars is showcasing his rum empire in a new creative content series to highlight the launch of SelvaRey Coconut. The luxury Coconut Rum is the latest latest expression in Mars' collection of globally acclaimed ultra-premium rums, which includes SelvaRey White Rum, Chocolate, and Owner's Reserve. [embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H8PDB2-Q-QQ[/embed] "Rum is really synonymous with joy. Anyone holding a good rum cocktail is...
For the vodka aficionado, the spirit is much more subtle than the clear, neutral spirit of times past. Vodka distillation has now added flavored vodka options, grain to glass concepts in plain vodka, and elements of terroir to the craft, resulting in a new appreciation for different styles of production that create good vodka. The $50 and under price point...
Fable, a new line of cannabis-infused botanical beverages will be made available for purchase this July in select California dispensaries, lounges, and delivery platforms. The Fable brand comes in four varieties of intentionally crafted THC/CBD cocktails that draw inspiration from modern mixology, adding a premium cannabis product to the burgeoning alcohol-alternative beverage market. Each 12 oz bottle delivers three cocktail...
In his comprehensive first book, legendary pizza czar Anthony Falco teaches you everything you need to know when it comes to making pizza, wherever you are in the world. Falco draws from his singular experience opening pizzerias around the globe in this excellent book for pizza enthusiasts. If there’s one thing the entire world can agree on, it’s pizza. It...
“Ginnovation” keeps picking up momentum. The humble dry spirit is the alcohol of choice for those looking to get more individualized, interesting flavors and botanicals into their mixed drinks and cocktails. Gin options are evolving as brands make more accessible varieties and independent and big distillers bring eclectic flavors to the fore. These days a gin enthusiast can even choose...
Despite the global pandemic putting travel on the back burner, Asia's 50 Best Bars has released its list of the must visit bars of 2021. Those chosen for this prestigious list showcase "the best and most innovative talent in the drinks industry in this region." Bars from a variety of Asian cities, including Hong Kong, Tokyo, Shanghai, Singapore, and Taipei,...