From firewater to fine dining: exports triple for tequila’s poor cousin, mezcal
Aficionados say Mexico’s agave spirit retains a charm and subtlety lost by its mass-produced rival – and has the potential to be as popular as single-malt whisky
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Aficionados say Mexico’s agave spirit retains a charm and subtlety lost by its mass-produced rival – and has the potential to be as popular as single-malt whisky
$900 cupcake for a 40th birthday celebration. The way to a wife’s heart is through extravagant sweets. To celebrate his wife’s 40th birthday, a man in Toronto ordered an over-the-top dessert – the most extravagant cupcake possible. The $900 concoction was made with some of the most expensive ingredients in the world and the woman’s … Read more
Hennessy V.S Limited Edition by Shepard Fairey – a bold addition to any liquor cabinet. Street artist Shepard Fairey, one of the most influential American artists of the early 21st century, proposed his personal vision of a Hennessy Very Special cognac. The artist created his own design for the label resulting in a limited edition … Read more
Jude Law wagers a dance for a yacht. British actor Jude Law dances in his latest role as spokesman for Johnnie Walker Blue Label whisky. Directed by British director Jake Scott, ‘The Gentleman’s Wager’ film tells the story of a wager between two men (actors Jude Law and Giancarlo Giannini) striving for a money can’t buy happiness through … Read more
Champagne of success & glamour: Top 10 most popular brands of champagne for 2013. 2,415,900 9-liter cases of Moet and Chandon champagne sold in 2013 placed the champagne house on the first place of a ranking compiled by industry publication The Drinks Business. The new list shows the total number of volumes sold last … Read more
Quality in France is more widely available than ever, with many of the best wines from unheralded regions