9 Summer Drinks for a Picnic in 2021

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The world begins to reopen and the joys of lounging in the summer sun return along with the greenery, longer nights, and endless memories to be made. The past year has lead you up to this point and now it’s time to celebrate. Grab a plaid blanket and your best crafted charcuterie board for a…

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Lambay Irish Whiskey | A Spirit of Inaccessible Mystery

Lambay Irish Whiskey

All great things come with age a commonality in the ancient world of spirit craftsmanship. This concept is the least unusual aspect of Lambay Irish Whiskey, founded on the curious Lambay Island, a brief, three miles off the eastern shore of Dublin. Lambay’s whiskey is created through a process that sends the liquor on a…

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How To Buy Bourbon

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Fellow whiskey drinkers, what do you look for when buying a good bottle of bourbon? Do your eyes go directly to the price tag? Do you stick with strictly name-brands? Maybe all you have to go off of is a friendly recommendation. A recent trip to Louisville, Kentucky—the bourbon capital of the world—got me thinking.…

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The Legend of Four Roses Bourbon

“Bourbon is the only spirit with a soul.” I learned that from Four Roses Bourbon Master Distiller Brent Elliott when VUE took a trip down to their property in Lawrenceburg, Kentucky. Elliot taught us about the brand’s signature yeast strains and mix up of mash bills, but he also told us a story—one that stuck…

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Power & Elegance: Usquaebach Whisky

Power & Elegance: Usquaebach Whisky  –  By Alex Park The word “Usquaebach” – pronounced “oos-ke-bah”- is Gaelic for “the water of life.” You’re probably more familiar with the term “whisky” which was derived from Usquaebach after the term was shortened to “Usquae” (“oos-ke”). Eventually, the Usquaebach brand was born in 1877 and purchased by Twelve…

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Crystal Springs Resort Features NJ Wine & Food Festival

Crystal Springs Resort presents the New Jersey Wine & Food Festival on March 31st through April 2nd, 2017. The weekend aims to connect food and wine lover with chefs, winemakers and sommeliers in the non-stop event sequence ranging from pastries and pastas to whiskeys and wine. Friday Events: The weekend kicks off on Friday with…

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