Brave Spirits: Patriotism in a Bottle Unsettling

Brave Spirits slogan of ‘Honor. Remember. Celebrate.’ is a vision wrapped up in a bottle.  The first time my friends (some of them military) and I caught sight of the bottles we were skeptical.  In a politically charged atmosphere with men and women at war, it hardly seemed appropriate for a company to jump on [...]

Black Velveteen: Beer-Tail Made Easy

Possibly beer’s popularity goes far beyond taste and reaches to the core of human basics; pleasure seeking ease of consumption.  You’ll never take the beer away from the man, but perhaps the man can be lead to the most basic of beer cocktails by way of easy recipe construction.  The Black Velveteen is based upon [...]

What Are Consumers Drinking and Where Are They Toasting?

Survey of the Nation’s Hospitality Industry Answers Key Questions on Consumer Tendencies in Tough Economic Times   Washington, D.C. – March 27, 2009 – As the stock market rides a rollercoaster, consumers are adjusting their spending habits in ways unseen in years. According to a survey released today, consumers are enjoying spirits as they take [...]

Glenmorangie Astar Shines

New product on the market too tempting to pass up: Glenmorangie Astar   This one is for Malt Whisky connoisseurs with its rich, silky and creamy malt texture that embodies the heart and soul of Glenmorangie’s time honored tradition of whisky creation.  Astar is exclusively matured in ‘Designer Casks’ shipped from the Ozarks.  These casks [...]

Bacardi Cruise Competition Announces Bacardi Bartender of the Year and Bacardi Chef of the Year

March 13, 2009 – The Fourth BACARDI Cruise Competition winners were announced at an exclusive, private Awards Gala at on Fisher Island, Florida. Selected from a group of ten semi-finalists (five cocktail and five culinary), the two grand prize winners each received the prestigious honour as well as cash scholarships, presented in cooperation with competition [...]