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March 2015

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100-Year-Old Expression: Shackleton Whisky Might Just Be One of the Most Celebrated Replica Spirits

Mar 24, 2015  |   Contributor: Stefanie Payne

The 1914-1916 Endurance voyage made Sir Ernest Henry Shackleton one of the most famous and beloved explorers in history. But it was the Nimrod Expedition a few years earlier that would inspire Shackleton Whisky, one of the most sought after replica whiskies ever created. Collectors, spirit aficionados, history buffs and modern-day explorers are all keen to take a sip of this storied Scotch.... Read More

Stylish Moxi Restaurant Brings Cosmopolitan Concepts to Traditional Mexican Cuisine

Mar 20, 2015  |   Contributor: Jared Paul Stern

Enrique Olvera is without a doubt one of the best chefs in Mexico today, with his flagship restaurant Pujol ranked number 20 on the San Pellegrino list of the World’s 50 Best Restaurants. More recently, he opened an eatery in New York City's Flatiron District called Cosme that’s been getting rave reviews and has several other outposts across Mexico. Our favorite one is definitely Moxi, which is situated in the beautiful San Miguel de Allende city (a UNESCO World Heritage Site).... Read More

Join the San Francisco World Spirits Competition by Mixing These Whisky Recipes at Home

Mar 20, 2015  |   Contributor: Mila Pantovich

Last year’s San Francisco World Spirits Competition reflected a serious industry boom in the realms of American Craft Whiskey, Gin and Single Malt Scotch, so naturally we can’t wait to see what this year has in store for us. Now that the 2015 competition has officially started (it runs through to March 22), we think it’s a good time for us novices to practice our own mixing skills right along with the pros, and what better way to do that than with whisky? ... Read More

5 Dublin Restaurants to Check Out For a Thoroughly Irish Experience

Mar 17, 2015  |   Contributor: Sean Hillen

Dublin is full of great dining options, but sometimes something a little quieter and quainter is in order, making it necessary to branch out. But how do you narrow down the options? Well, we look for the five C's—classic, casual, Celtic, chic and country—and these fine restaurants happen to encapsulate them all. ... Read More

Event Recap: Relais & Châteaux's GourmetFest Once Again Delivers a Foodie Affair for the Books

Mar 13, 2015  |   Contributor: Diane Sukiennik & Michael Reiss

GourmetFest is an incomparable annual four-day extravaganza featuring an exclusive roster of Relais & Châteaux Chefs and fine wine estates. This year’s event took place from March 5-8 in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California. The Relais & Châteaux brand is an exclusive curated collection of over 500 of some of the finest, most discriminating lodgings and gourmet restaurants in 60 countries.... Read More

Celebrate Valencian Culture By Whipping Up Some Authentic Paella Mixta

Mar 11, 2015  |   Contributor: JL Staff

There seems to be a day for everything now (Brazil even has a Banana Day), but we aren’t going to argue with a perfectly good excuse to spend a little extra time with our favorite foods. In case you didn’t know, March 27 is National Paella Day and we have just the recipe to try. ... Read More

What Do You Really Know About Sashimi?

Mar 6, 2015  |   Contributor: Dennis Payne

While Beluga caviar is adored for whetting the appetite and Cristal champagne is a choice elixir to enliven the spirit, there is still no rival for the one delicacy that is quickly becoming the world’s most beloved food when it comes to nourishment, delicate taste, and happiness of mind. We are talking about sashimi.... Read More

Ketel One Distiller Reflects on Lessons Learned From Three Centuries of Generations

Mar 4, 2015  |   Contributor: Chad Chisholm

Even though three centuries have gone by since the Holland-based Nolet Distillery was first established by Joannes Nolet in 1691, the business is still in the family. The purveyors of Ketel One Vodka are now in their 11th generation, with brothers Bob and Carl Jr. continuing the work of their esteemed family.... Read More