Food and Drink Tag

  Above the Upper Lip, USA (February 23, 2017) – Once a year, as the cold begins to thaw and the first hints of spring are in the air, St. Patrick’s Day comes along to give us a reason to celebrate – and especially right here, right now, it’s time we celebrate what brings us together. The Guinness brand is synonymous with this holiday, and now more than ever, it’s up to us to help start great conversations, and to show that St. Patrick’s Day can bring out the bestRead More

Hollywood, CA (Feb., 15 2017) – Since 1927, the historic Hilhaven Lodge estate in Beverly Hills has been the scene for some of Hollywood’s most legendary celebrations for many of Tinseltown’s most recognizable stars. This year the legend will continue, as The Hilhaven Lodge Whiskey will star during the Oscars® and the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences’ Governors Ball after-party on February 26, 2017, as the perfect whiskey for those celebrating Hollywood’s biggest night. The Hilhaven Lodge is an award winning whiskey created in partnership with renowned directorRead More

This Sunday, the New England Patriots and Atlanta Falcons will square off in Super Bowl LI, which is 51, not a Chinese last name. Assuming you’re like most Americans, I can guess two things: 1) You want the Patriots to lose more than you want either team to win, and 2) You’re going to be drinking heavily on Sunday – both because it’s the Super Bowl and because Donald Trump is burning our country to the ground. Drink up, kids. To get you ready for your Sunday debauchery for eitherRead More

In the spirit of remembering 2016, Google has just released their “Year In Search” results. According to Google’s findings, the Old Fashioned placed sixth in the most searched cocktails of the entire year. So as you are preparing for your New Year’s Eve party, a perfect way to celebrate 2016 is to enjoy one of the six delicious and unique Old Fashioned recipes that are below. Enjoy, and happy New Year! Bulleit Rye Old Fashioned 1.25 oz. Bulleit Rye .25 oz. Demerara Syrup 3 Dashes Orange Bitters 1 Grind Black Walnut Liqueur I.W.Read More

Believe it or not, Christmas is right around the corner. After you have a blast pigging out this Thanksgiving, it’s time to turn your attention to the season of giving. And to help you give the best gifts possible, we’ve decided to share with you this 2016 Whiskey Gift Guide for the whiskey afficionado(s) in your life! Below you’ll find our recommendations that can make a whiskey-lover happy at any budget. Happy holidays – may they be filled with warmth, wishes, and whiskey! $30 AND UNDER $24.99: George Dickel No.12 –Read More

Before you head home and celebrate Thanksgiving with your family this holiday season, you should first partake in a Friendsgiving – one to be celebrated a little more wildly than with your parents. To get you in the festive mood, here are some cocktail recipes that will make you extremely thankful for liquor this November. Vanilla Hot Toddy 1.25 oz. Crown Royal Vanilla 1 tsp fine grain sugar 2 small cloves 1.5 oz. boiling water Add Crown Royal Vanilla, fine grain sugar and cloves in a mug. Add boiling water. StirRead More

As you may have heard, Crown Royal recently introduced its newest offering, Crown Royal Vanilla Flavored Whisky. Crown Royal Vanilla is a blend of hand-selected Crown Royal whiskies infused with the rich flavor of Madagascar Bourbon Vanilla. The result is a unique whisky bursting with vanilla flavor and Crown Royal’s superior smoothness. A versatile drink for all seasons, Crown Royal Vanilla tastes great when mixed with sodas (for a Vanilla take on hard sodas), used to create a Vanilla twist on classic cocktails (like a Vanilla Old Fashioned and VanillaRead More

Guinness Rye Pale Ale and Guinness Antwerpen Stout Join the Growing Guinness Family in the U.S. DUBLIN, Ire. (Sept. 20, 2016) – A long-time favorite recipe in Belgium and a small batch ale originally brewed as a holiday gift for a lucky few outside of the Open Gate Brewery led to the two latest Guinness & Co. releases from The Brewers Project: Guinness Antwerpen Stout and Guinness Rye Pale Ale. For a limited time, the two new beers join a growing Guinness lineup that has recently welcomed additions such asRead More

Basic bitches everywhere have a new reason to celebrate this halloween – there is yet another pumpkin spice beverage to add to their fall collection! This fall season, Captain Morgan is spicing up the shots category again with a new limited edition pumpkin spiced rum. Captain Morgan Jack-O’Blast is an intensely delicious shot perfect for enjoying the autumn season, whether it’s nailing the perfect group Halloween costume or walking through the yellow leaves in your Ugg boots. Jack-O’Blast is a fall-inspired shot that blends Caribbean rum with everyone’s favorite seasonal flavorsRead More

As you may know, today is International Talk like a Pirate Day. To celebrate this year, Captain Morgan is asking adult consumers 21 and older to channel their inner buccaneer by raising a glass of Captain Morgan and Talking like a Pirate all day long! The Captain is encouraging fans to show how they celebrate the International holiday. Whether you have the Monday blues, are gearing up for Monday Night Football, or testing your luck with pirate pick-up lines, Captain Morgan is prepared help you make the most of your day.Read More

This September, National Bourbon Heritage Month celebrates its ninth anniversary reinforcing the 1964 Act of Congress that declared bourbon “America’s Native Spirit.” Passed unanimously by the US Senate, the bill inspires the celebration of the indigenous Kentucky spirit, moderately, all month-long. To celebrate National Bourbon Heritage Month, we have included a few little known facts about some of our favorite whiskies – Bulleit Bourbon, Blade and Bow, The Hilhaven Lodge, and I.W. Harper Kentucky Straight Bourbon. We’ve also dropped in a classic cocktail recipe featuring I.W. Harper, a perfect beverage to toast toRead More

“But, the Spanish eat cheese and bread with everything!” This is what I commonly heard when talking to people about my diet restrictions on gluten and dairy prior to leaving on the Camino de Santiago de Compostela in Spain – a 500-mile pilgrimage that would require me to eat close to 5,000 calories a day in order to handle trekking an average of 15 miles a day, while only being able to carry 15 lbs on my back.  Here’s to hoping the Camino provides (a common phrase you hear throughoutRead More

In case you somehow didn’t hear, this week LeBron James made good on his promise to bring the city of Cleveland its first major sports championship in over half a century. The Cleveland Cavaliers are the new NBA Champions, and point guard Mo Williams had a special “Crown” to give each of his teammates to celebrate being the kings of the basketball world. Upon returning to Cleveland, Mo Williams gifted bottles of Crown Royal XR to the entire 2016 Cleveland Cavaliers championship team. Williams shared the special bottles on hisRead More

The start of summer is officially upon us this week, and that marks the perfect time for fun in the sun – complete with some cocktails. Our friends at Smirnoff have provided us with some exciting new, summery Smirnoff Sourced cocktails to get your pool parties, beach days, and other adventures this summer on point. Smirnoff Sourced is a brand new take on flavored vodka that’s gluten-free, made with real fruit juice, and absolutely delicious (even with just a splash of club soda)!  Whether you’re hosting a summer party with Piña ColadasRead More

Father’s Day 2016 is quickly approaching, and as we get closer to June 19th, you need to start thinking about what to get your father for the holiday. One thing that most dads love is some quality whisky, and our friends at Crown Royal have a perfect gift to make your dad’s Father’s Day this year a special one. The #1 Dad in the world deserves a bottle of the #1 whisky in the world – as according to Jim Murray’s Whisky Bible. Crowned with this honor for 2016, Crown RoyalRead More