Spirits

Understanding the cult of Pappy Van Winkle, and where to find some today

I’ll begin by saying I’ve only tried one Pappy Van Winkle whiskey, and it was the Van Winkle 12 year. That said, I’ve always been fascinated with the cult-like following this whiskey has. My first […]

Cocktails

Why you won’t be “board” with the new cocktails at Retreat Gastropub

Everywhere I look, the new winter cocktail menus are debuting all across our fair drinkable city. And as each menu is released, the battle is clearly on to up the creativity and make sure no […]

Spirits

How to sample rare ‘One and Done’ whiskey in St. Louis

Here’s another reason to become a member of the Missouri Whiskey Society. Gamlin Whiskey House’s new “One and Done” whiskey list features a selection of whiskeys that are almost gone — and won’t be back! […]

Spirits

Congrats to Restless Spirits on winning Missouri Distillery Of The Year

Last week in New York, spirit lovers from all across the world gathered for the New York International Spirits Competition.  This competition was the first to be created in the International Beverage Series. The NYISC is […]

Gin

Missouri’s Restless Spirits releases new barrel-finished gin

Benay Shannon is at it again. Missouri’s only female Master Distiller is not standing pat on hers and Restless Spirits award-winning success with Builders Botanical Gin, and is now ready to grow its spirits portfolio with […]