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Product Reviews for alcohol lovers: A collection of the best wine, beers, beverage accessories and how-to's for novice sommeliers and cocktail creators.
Best Subscription Boxes for Wine Lovers
It's often said that Millennials are actually "Generation Wine," and if you ask me, it's totally true. We Millennials love our vino because it tastes good, gets us buzzed, and also somehow manages to make us feel classy. That's why so many of us are sommeliers, and why wine has become the de facto drink choice among so many of us.
By Ossiana Tepfenhart8 years ago in Proof
Valentine's Day Gifts for Couples Who Love to Drink
Couples who enjoy drinking are the couples who certainly know how to have a great time. It doesn't entirely matter what choice of alcohol they like, what matters is that they're doing it together. Whether they're out for dinner or simply lounging around in the house, there's always an excuse to pop open a bottle of wine, or crack open a bottle of whiskey. And these are the type of couples who take drinking seriously. Not only are is their taste in alcohol precise, but they have collections of drinking glasses, decanters, bottle racks, and other accessories to increase the love they have for alcohol.
By Lilliana Backman8 years ago in Proof
Essential Things You Need If You're a Beer Connoisseur. Top Story - January 2018.
Only 20 years ago, being a beer snob was relatively rare—but thanks to the recent boom in microbreweries, that all has changed. Being a beer connoisseur has become incredibly common, with many craft breweries offering tasting sessions to newbies and experienced brew fans alike.
By Skunk Uzeki8 years ago in Proof
Best Cocktail Shaker Sets for the Mixologist in You
Every single person who has their own inner mixologist come out from time to time loves to have a fully stocked home bar. Yes, we all have the friend who has a killer bar collection including the best craft beers for the season, the best red wines, and maybe some of the top shelf vodkas they enjoy as well.
By Skunk Uzeki8 years ago in Proof
Best Snifters for Cognac You Need for Your Collection
Right now you might be asking: What's a "snifter"? While most cognac or heavy alcohol connoisseurs may know right of the bat, not everyone can understand the differentiated meanings behind drinking glasses. In this case, a snifter would be a glass dedicated to the drinking of either cognac or brandy, but that's not to say that's all they're good for. In fact, snifters' very name derives from their how they are used: fermenting aroma.
By Gerald Oppugne8 years ago in Proof
10 Best Mixologist Starter Kits Every Aspiring Bartender Needs
Even if you're aspirations of becoming a bartender only include you serving yourself and some friends a drink or two on the weekend, these are the best mixologist starter kits to help turn your basic drinks into an at-home cocktail bar experience.
By Kelsey Lange8 years ago in Proof
10 of the World's Most Expensive Champagnes
Many of us love the bubbly texture and the bitter taste of a good glass of champagne. Whether you're grabbing a glass at a wedding reception or at a dinner party, champagne is one of the best spirits for a great time. There are even health benefits of champagne. But have you ever personally purchased a bottle of champagne? A lot of those bottles can be around $30 to even $50... and these are just among the best cheap champagne bottles. Crazy, I know. But it is one of the more high-end spirits out there.
By Jacqueline Hanikeh8 years ago in Proof
Must-Have Accessories for Your Home Wine Bar
There's something to be said about having an elegant home wine bar. It's a place where you can feel at home, and just have a respite from the rest of the horrors of the world. It's a place where it's literally just you and the bottle—a nice, cozy place where you can get drunk.
By Skunk Uzeki8 years ago in Proof
Best Gifts for Craft Beer Lovers. Top Story - November 2017.
Craft beer, along with other types of alcohol, is certainly looked at as a form of art. And those who are huge fans of craft beer can certainly agree with me here. There's a lot when it comes to craft beer from both taste to presentation. Those who are very articulate in the field know how to appreciate different types of craft beer. These type of people certainly deserve the best gifts to feed their passion about beer. I'm not talking about buying them a six pack, I'm talking about gifting them handy beer gadgets that they can always use.
By Rachel Blanchard8 years ago in Proof
