Between the Sheets

Probably making its first appearance in Harry’s New York Bar in Paris, in the 1930s, Between the Sheets is a beautifully balanced… Probably making its first appearance in Harry’s New York Bar in Paris, in the 1930s, Between the Sheets... 

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Christmas and New Year’s Drinks

With whisky being the traditional drink of Scotland you’d expect there to be a few drinking traditions involving the Gaelic spirit… With whisky being the traditional drink of Scotland you’d expect there to be a few drinking traditions involving... 

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Beefeater 24 Gin

Tanqueray has its 10. Beefeater kicks that up to 24. Tanqueray has its 10. Beefeater kicks that up to 24. Premium gins — and expansions of big-name brands — are becoming quite the rage, and “24″ from England’s Beefeater... 

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Oro de Oaxaca Mezcal

Nothing about Oro de Oaxaca Mezcal screams “premium.” It’s got a cheap bottle (with plastic cap), primary-color logo, and mystery bag of “chile” attached to the neck (more on that in a moment)… and of course it’s... 

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2005 Dievole Chianti Classico Riserva Novecento

Quite a surprise from this Chianti Classico, super-priced at 50 bucks a bottle but rather staid in the glass. Dievole imbues this Tuscan wine with a dusty, chalky texture, and it’s extremely young on the palate. Decanting helps, bringing out flavors... 

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