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Vast spaces and centuries-old traditions, scenic roads and unique atmospheres: the United States is a kaleidoscope of suggestions and contrasts, a perfect destination for a trip that is never the same. An...

The object of curiosity for many enthusiasts since 2006, Malfy Gin is a label produced by Torino Distillati, an Italian company based in Moncalieri that has always been committed to striking a balance...

Absinthe is the name of a plant with the scientific name of Artemisia absinthium: a silver-green shrub with an extremely bitter taste that has been used since antiquity for its tonic and antiseptic...

Amaretto Adriatico was born out of founder Jean-Robert Bellanger's dream of producing an artisanal Amaretto, using only Italian raw materials. A total love for our country, born also from those two drops...

First of all, let's start with the basics: Sloe Gin is not a gin, but a liqueur in which the alcohol base is this very distillate.

It is a traditional British liqueur, produced from a combination...

Amaro Santoni is a top-quality liqueur made from 34 herbs, inspired by one of Gabriello Santoni's most intimate and personal recipes, created in 1961. A product made exclusively with the infusion of...

Vieux Sajous 4 YO Lustau Oloroso Sherry Cask is one of the first true Sherry casks in the history of rum. It is produced in the grand terroir of Saint-Michel-de-l'Attalaye from Cristalline cane, one of...

The great aperitif classic and father of the Negroni, the Americano is a cocktail 100% made in Italy, starting with the ingredients: Bitter Campari, Vermouth Rosso and seltzer. 

France has a centuries-old tradition in the art of distillation, made up of work and passion for its land, to the point that its distillates are considered not only a local excellence, but a true symbol...

What comes to mind when we say rum? Tropical islands, palm trees and Caribbean music, right? Well, from today, thanks to Avola Rum and its innovative project, this word will also make you think of Sicily....

Belvedere 10 is the new Luxury Vodka from Poland's Super Premium brand: exceptionally rare, with great character and supreme smoothness. It is produced from a single annual harvest of a single variety of...

Belvedere takes its name from the presidential palace of Poland - Belweder, whose illustration appears on the bottles - from which the original Italian word was retrieved. Vodka production began in 1993...

Benriach is a traditional Scottish stone-built, pagoda-roofed distillery with an enchanting atmosphere. Getting lost in the Scottish Speyside countryside, not far from the town of Elgin, and stumbling...

They are two very popular cocktails, have the same base and, despite their names, do not have Russian origins. They are the Black Russian and its White version. Let's take a look at their history and the...

The first version of the Bloody Mary involved only equal parts tomato juice and vodka. The inventor of the Bloody Mary was French bartender Fernand Petiot in 1920, who was then working at the famous...

What do you think of when we say Hawaii? We immediately think of endless beaches, amazing sunsets, and of course brightly colored tropical cocktails. Such as a beautiful Blue Hawaii - or a Blue Hawaiian?...

Refined and elegant, born in the legendary Harry's New York Bar in Paris, the Boulevardier differs from the Negroni in only one ingredient, Bourbon instead of Gin. Let's take a look at its history, which...

Bourbon can be legally distilled throughout the United States, but its production takes place in six states: California, Illinois, Pennsylvania, Indiana, Georgia and especially Kentucky, where...

The historic legacies of Brugal and Orsoni come together for the third edition of Brugal's Global Artist Series: 18 absolutely unique and extraordinary hand-crafted bottles celebrating 135 years of shared...

Buffalo Trace is the flagship Bourbon Whiskey of Buffalo Trace Distillery, a historic distillery located in the most emblematic terroir in the American Whiskey landscape: the state of Kentucky. The...

It is the national drink of Brazil, and just the word is enough to transport us to endless beaches and forests, in an atmosphere of celebration, football and samba. Originating as a remedy against the...

Vittorio Gianni Capovilla emigrated from Bassano del Grappa at the age of 10, moving with his parents to German-speaking Switzerland. He returned to the Veneto when he was 15, then to Switzerland at 19,...

The Casamigos distillery was born out of a friendship and passion for tequila.

It was founded by long-time friends Rande Gerber, Mike Meldman and actor George Clooney, who coined the motto:...

The history of Chartreuse begins in 1605 when the Marshal of Estrées gave the monks of the Charterhouse of Vauvert a manuscript containing a list of 130 plants and spices, a recipe that promises to be a...

The Vaval and Casimir distilleries, in particular, were seriously affected. Fortunately, the producers and their families are safe and sound, but their working tools and their respective villages were...

Haiti is the last frontier of rum and 'Clairins' are the rums of Haiti. They are artisanal and artistic productions, some minuscule, spread in the only Caribbean territory untouched by the 'modernisation'...

Vieux Sajous 4 YO Lustau Oloroso Sherry Cask is one of the first true Sherry casks in the history of rum. It is produced in the grand terroir of Saint-Michel-de-l'Attalaye from Cristalline cane, one of...

It may sound trite, but it bears repeating that without healthy, highly suitable soil, there can be no great chocolate. It was in 1997 that Corallo discovered Terreiro Velho and set up his plantation...

Looking for the perfect cocktail. Discover our guides to the great classic cocktails. From the Dry Martini, a true liquid style icon for experienced drinkers, to the Cosmopolitan – 'Cosmo' – certainly one...

For years now, sake has established itself as a key ingredient in elegant, light and surprising cocktails. Far from the stereotype of the drink to be served hot, the sake that has conquered the world of...

The 'Cosmo' is certainly one of the most famous 'modern classics'. It's no coincidence that it features in Candace Bushnell's best-selling novel, which went on to inspire the TV show Sex and the City, in...

The date of birth of this iconic cocktail is uncertain, but it's almost certain that it wasn't born as we know it today, shaken in a shaker and served in a bowl. Mining engineer Jenning Cox proposed it in...

The Depaz distillery is located in Martinique, on the slopes of the Mont Pélée volcano, with a splendid view of the Caribbean sea and the town of Saint Pierre. Its history began in 1651, when Jacques...

Each year, Diageo's Special Release features selected and exclusive distillery editions that push the boundaries of traditional whiskey production. The 2024 collection is a continuation of the Spirited...

As is well known, the two great spirits typical of Mexico, tequila and mezcal, are both extracted from agave. Agaves are plants native to the American continent, found mainly between Mexico and the...