Los Angeles is home to some of the best bars, restaurants, and clubs in the United States. Being able to ring in the new year here means having access to some of the best themed parties and events in the country, but first, you need to figure out exactly how you’re wanting to celebrate. Whether you’re hoping to drink and...
Once upon a time, you could fit what I knew about dark beers onto the back of a postage stamp. Through rigorous study and some not insignificant taste testing, I’ve been able to improve my knowledge base to at least hold a reasonable conversation with professional dark beer devotees. While there is a huge (and often confusing) range in dark...
I’m a huge believer in Polish vodka. I’ve written consistently that if given the choice I’d take a bottle of Polish vodka over their Russian counterparts, both for the quality of the liquid and from a price comparison standpoint. Don’t get me wrong, Russian vodka is fantastic, but I love the commitment Polish producers take to differentiate their expressions from other...
The Four Seasons has done it again with a new wine country property in Napa Valley. Located at the Elusa Winery and Vineyard, the new Four Seasons Napa Valley resort offers a lovely selection of guestrooms, suites, and an impressive Estate Villa (a three-bedroom hideaway complete with exclusive rights to a private pool and outdoor dining area). Throughout the property,...
While often a cheap and cheerful spirit meant for parties or beach relaxation, you can spend north of $200 for the best rum bottles. These expressions showcase how age and a varied maturation process can help expand the flavor of everyday rum with notes of whiskey barrel, sherry cask, and traditional still distillation designed to impress even the most hardened...
A. Smith Bowman Distillery has announced the latest release in its series of experimental whiskey, the Abraham Bowman Rum Finished Bourbon. The Abraham Bowman bourbon is aged for nine years in American White Oak before finishing in rum casks for an additional six years. The limited edition, 15-year-old release could be the oldest rum cask finished bourbon ever produced. [caption...
There was a time, not very long ago, when rock climbing was a niche activity, an extreme sport practiced by only the wildest and most daring among us. As the proliferation of rock gyms in cities across the United States demonstrates, that’s not really the case anymore. While rock climbing is still very much an extreme sport, it’s no longer...
English whiskies do not enjoy the same global acclaim that Scotch whiskies do. However, like their storied neighbors, England has a long history of producing single malt whisky. But there was a time though where the production of English whisky came to a grinding halt. More renowned for its gin, the English needed to rely on their neighbors for high-quality...
Fancy chilling out and enhancing your wellness at a luxury retreat? You’ve come to the right place to find the right place. As the year comes to an end, it’s time to celebrate leaving another stressful year behind in style, because a wave simply won’t do after all we’ve endured (pandemics aren’t fun). Go on, treat yourself! 1. Sensei Lana’i...
Popular non-alcoholic (NA) craft brewery Hairless Dog has launched their range of dry January survival kits. Hairless Dog, whose range of NA beers focus on quality craft beer without the alcohol, have brought their Survival Kits out for the "sober curious" and those making changes in line with New Year's resolutions. Hairless Dog Brewing Company invented an innovative brewing process...
