Category: Booze
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Vermont’s Honeybee-Inspired Bar Hill Gin – COOL HUNTING®
[ad_1] Once covered in vast swathes of pristine forest, New England began suffering habitat loss in the 1600s when European colonizers sowed the seeds of deforestation for both timber and agriculture. It was a massive blow to the biodiversity of the region, but not all hope is lost in the modern era. People—from their homes […]
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Queer-Owned Brands – COOL HUNTING®
[ad_1] Every gift we give can have a resounding impact well beyond the reaction of the receiver so it’s important to be mindful of where our money goes. Supporting the LGBTQ+ community is always necessary—every day, all year round. (And whether friend or family, be sure to check in on the LGBTQ+ people in your […]
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Santa Teresa Rum – COOL HUNTING®
[ad_1] Santa Teresa Rum has a rich and lightly fruity flavor that gives way to an unexpectedly dry, woodsy finish. Crafted by a family-owned distillery, founded in 1796 in Venezuela’s Aragua valley, the farm-to-bottle rum is made with a blend of up to 30 old and new rum casks. The rum helps fund the distillery’s Project […]
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Spiced Roselle Gin – COOL HUNTING®
[ad_1] Sông Cái is the first gin to be produced in Vietnam and the Spiced Roselle is its newest iteration. Inspired by the country’s Central Highland and red basalt forests, the ruby-colored gin is infused with rose myrtle berries and roselle buds, resulting in a full-bodied spirit that’s warm with cinnamon and star anise before […]
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Future Gin – COOL HUNTING®
[ad_1] One of the only fully women-owned and -operated gins, Future Gin is made in LA with almost all botanicals sourced from Southern California. With unexpected inclusions like avocado and grape leaves, the smooth and juicy gin is citrusy and earthy. Its bright and silky nature makes it perfect for cocktails or straight sipping. Added: Posted […]
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Sông Cái’s Lush Gins Embody Vietnam’s Diverse Terroir – COOL HUNTING®
[ad_1] Founded by Daniel Nguyen, Sông Cái is the first gin to be made in Vietnam—an accomplishment that seems surprising given that the country’s rich forests that abound with flavorful botanicals ripe for spirit-making. Nevertheless, much of Vietnam’s mountainous landscape is mistakenly associated with rice paddies and deltas rather than vast habitats. To showcase the […]
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AVEC’s Health-Forward, Ingredient-Driven Cocktail Mixers – COOL HUNTING®
[ad_1] Mixers are made to mellow the bitterness and bite of liquor so oftentimes incorporate sugar and artificial flavoring. Even the most basic tonic water averages between 20 and 30 grams of sugar per standard (12-ounce) serve. Many pre-batched cocktail mixes are even more sugary. New Brooklyn-based brand, AVEC (French for “with”), plans to refresh […]
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Exploring the Enigmatic Chilean Spirit, Träkál – COOL HUNTING®
[ad_1] Deep in the southern fringes of the Americas, a land of extremes has captivated the hearts of explorers for centuries. A land where towering spears of granite and serene glacial lakes give way to lush temperate rainforests, the remote landscape dotted with tenacious wildlife ranging from the tiny pudú to the ferocious puma. For […]
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Elderflower, Mint + Lime Wine Spritzer – COOL HUNTING®
[ad_1] Refreshing and relaxing, Cool Cat’s Elderflower, Mint and Lime Wine Spritzer blends California Pinot Grigio with a trio of natural ingredients. At 6.9% ABV, each delivers less alcohol than a traditional glass of wine but pairs quite appropriately with trips to the beach or moments by the pool. Each can is only 150 calories […]
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13 Exceptional NYC Bars + Booze Brands That Deliver – COOL HUNTING®
[ad_1] On 16 March, New York City’s mayor announced that all restaurants and bars were to suspend on-premise drinking or dining for the foreseeable future. The executive order went into effect at 9AM the next day. Shortly thereafter, the New York State Liquor Authority swiftly updated its longstanding rules for selling alcohol to help businesses […]
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Holiday Gift Guides 2019: Made in Mexico
[ad_1] Exquisitely made, with a strong history dating back to 1671 in San Miguel Allende (in Mexico’s central highlands), Casa Dragones is a brand steeped in tradition and craftsmanship. With those valuable qualities in mind, we set out to find a carefully selected collection of beautifully crafted, covetable and practical products made in Mexico, from San […]
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Holiday Gift Guides 2019: Eat, Drink and Be Merry
[ad_1] There are few things as special as preparing and sharing a magical meal with those you love—and many covetable items go into making these memories. Whether you’re searching for a gift for a natural wine enthusiast, whisky expert, talented chef, aspiring cook, or someone who simply loves to discover new flavors, our Eat, Drink […]
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Interview: Royal Salute’s Director of Blending, Sandy Hylsop
[ad_1] Many booze brands subscribe to the idea that if it isn’t broke, don’t fix it. When you have a delicious elixir that the public clamors over, it seems mad to change it. But, the most interesting brands are curious, inventive and experimental. And Royal Salute, the storied, Speyside-based whiskey company, continues to innovate for […]
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Amalgam’s Experimental Cherry Reduction Beer
[ad_1] To produce in the traditional ice wine style requires patience. Grapes—while still on the vine—are frozen and subsequently concentrated, as the water within freezes but the sugars do not. When pressed, their juice proves far richer, deeper, and sweeter. Using this centuries-old concept as a starting point, Amalgam Brewing owner Eric Schmidt sought to […]
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Visiting the Nikka Miyagikyo Distillery in Sendai, Japan
[ad_1] Arriving at the long driveway that leads into the Nikka Miyagikyo Distillery, a yellow sign warns of bears and monkeys in the area. As visitors walk along the tree-lined road, the sound of water rushes below, and the path leads to a picturesque pond surrounded by large red brick buildings. A pair of swans […]