People are avoiding the shopping malls this year and hitting up the Internet for online gift giving. When looking for a beer gift or a wine gift, you’re at the mercy of picking a random item. Perhaps your gift receiver was nice enough to link you to exactly what you want; everyone else, you need [...]
If you’re a light rum drinker and you live in the United States, you may be happy to hear Brave Spirits has recently shipped their first rum product. After receiving their latest press release it seemed only right to test it for ourselves and see if it holds up against other rums in the industry. [...]
Often considered a standard measurement, a shot glass has become an industry standard for measuring liquor. Of course, the industry is comprised of college students and other of-age mid-twenty year olds with nothing but time on their hands and an inspiration to drink. Okay, that’s not all exactly true. The Oxford English Dictionary first published [...]
One of my Christmas gifts, this year, a new bottle opener! Not just a standard opener, of course, it’s a push down bottle opener as seen on shows like Diggnation. Now, the only problem was the look on my wifes face when she said “it’s only 14 dollars?” Which means I’ve got to select another [...]
Looking for an antique style wine bottle opener which would fit well in a stylish house for a family that you think has everything? They don’t even need to drink wine to be impressed by the Wine Enthusiast Legacy Corkscrew (Antique Bronze). Not only does it look impressive but it’s functional as a wine opener [...]
You’ve got a friend or family member that loves wine? You’re looking for a good holiday gift for the wine lover? You’ve drawn a family members name in a secret Santa pick and you want to get them some wine accessories? Here are a few suggestions for wine lovers, these are things I’ve received or [...]
Those in the New England area may be familiar with the Boston Beer Company, a brew house responsible for the beer known as Samuel Adams. The owner? Jim Koch (sounds like Jim Cook), this is a man amongst men. Much like the American Revolution Patriot Sam Adams, the beer is named for the brewer and [...]
During this magical season we’ve got to keep in mind, who we’re buying wine for this holiday. When shopping for a good wine consider the person you’ll be handing it took with a bow and a bag, it’s not you. Have you had those gifts given to you where you think to yourself, “when have [...]
Before you purchase the gift of wine for your loved ones this year you may want to read up on ‘why’ you’re buying a specific wine or which wine is best for the occasion. Sure, you can go blindly into the wilderness of Christmas (or Holiday) shopping or you can learn up on it. You’d [...]
If you’ve got a loved one that takes a fancy to beers you’ll want to find them a beer related present this holiday season. Let’s assume you’ll spend $25.00 to $50.00 on your gift this holiday and you know their into beers of all shapes and sizes. First idea, a beer stein. If they’re into [...]
