In The Spotlight

1. Jack Tone Vineyards Red Blend - Wine Wednesday

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   This is a fun and flirty wine offered at an amazing price. While we were sent a sample of this wine, it retails for roughly $20 for a three liter box (4 bottles), which translates into $5 a bottle. It's tough getting a good wine for $5 and this wine delivers. Plus, ...Read More

2. Tales of the Cocktail 2010 Roundup

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   Drink of the Week spent last week in New Orleans with mixologists, liquor companies, cocktail writers, and drinking enthusiasts for the ultimate annual cocktail event, Tales of the Cocktail. It was an action-packed time with something for everyone. We'll be sharing product reviews, recipes, and techniques soon! Here is a roundup of some of our ...Read More

3. Book Pick: Brian Griffin's Guide to Booze, Broads, and the Lost Art of Being a Man

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   The perfect gift for the man in your life. In this guide, Brian breaks down the problems with today's men and set out to better us all. Brian's mission is to re-introduce a bit of style into the everyday man. He lays out how to be classy, fashionable,  and all around more attractive. He also waxes ...Read More

4. Bourbon Gravy

   Cocktail Eats
   

   Making gravy is surprisingly easy. If you're already making a Thanksgiving turkey, with about 15 minutes extra work you can also have homemade gravy. And like most foods, gravy is even better when you add booze. Ingredients 4 cups turkey or chicken stock 3 tbs butter (unsalted) 1/3 cup flour Pan drippings from turkey (pour fat off first) ½ cup bourbon salt ...Read More

5. Gin, the New Vodka?

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   Gary Regan, celebrated mixologist and writer gives us a terrific journey into the world of new small-batch gins flavored with much more than just the required juniper berry. These days, gin is flavored with a wide variety of herbs, spices and botanicals including lavender, caramom, cinnamon, ginger and citrus. This makes for many a ideal ...Read More