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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.
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.
Kelsey LangePublished 6 years ago in Proof10 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.
Jacqueline HanikehPublished 6 years ago in ProofMust Have Items for Every Wine Lover
Looking for some inspiration to add fuel to your love for wine? This is the best list of the must-have items for every wine lover that will make great gifts or just great additions to your wine accessories.
Sherry CampbellPublished 6 years ago in ProofMust-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.
Skunk UzekiPublished 6 years ago in ProofBest Gifts for Craft Beer Lovers
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.
Rachel BlanchardPublished 7 years ago in ProofBest Beer Growlers to Buy Right Now
Beer growlers not only look really cool, they also make you look cool. This is by no means in the sense of being a so-called 'rad dude,' but rather that you and your beer remain chilled at all times. No matter what type of brew your lugging back, these vacuum insulated stainless steel containers will keep your craft brews refreshingly cool and aired to the most tasteful percentage.
George HermanPublished 7 years ago in ProofBest Flasks for Everyday Carry
Depending on what state you're in, open container laws can be pretty strict. This makes transporting booze from one place to another that much harder. However, it doesn't have to be if get your hands on some of the best flasks for everyday.
Best Home Bar Essentials Every Private Bartender Needs
A home bar is honestly one of the best things you can install in your house. You can store all of your best liquors, wines, and spirits for you and your friends to lounge and enjoy. Aside from using the bar as a storage for your bottles, you can learn a couple of recipes and make your own signature cocktails! Become a private bartender for your family and friends and whip up delicious and creative drinks for dinner parties or when friends are over.
George NekilanPublished 7 years ago in ProofBest Beer Apps for the Connoisseur
There's literally an app for everything these days, and that includes drinking. There are apps for wine tastings, apps for fun cocktail recipes, and even apps that allow you to check out what the best low calorie cocktails are — all ready for the downloading.
Rowan MarleyPublished 7 years ago in ProofBest Cider Brands to Drink This Fall
When the leaves change, it's not just time for football, fall beers, and great fall TV — ciders have a lot to offer as well. Don't overlook them next time you're picking up some seasonal alcoholic beverages. Fall is the best season for hard cider, as it's apple harvesting season and the beverages are extra fresh.
Joseph FarleyPublished 7 years ago in ProofBritish Beer
Broadly, British beer falls into five main categories: Bitter Mild Brown Stout Barley Wine I have deliberately ommitted lager as it is not strictly British, although it is probably the most widely consumed beer in the UK.
Kevin McClintockPublished 7 years ago in ProofThe Desert Wine Guy
Today's wine review comes from a wine that is grown and made in the state of Arizona. The state has been coming on in the last few years in the wine area and produces some really good wines. To start off with, the one thing I have noticed about red wines grown as well as made in Arizona is that they tend to have a fairly good amount of a Black Pepper note to them. While this isn't necessarily a bad thing (I love it actually) is that in reality, it can become sort of old after a while. It would be nice sometimes to review an Arizona wine that doesn't have that peppery note. With that being said, however, today's wine is actually a white wine. Today's wine is named "The Sun" and is a white wine from Bitter Creek Winery/Cellar 433 to be exact. Cellar 433 is located in Jerome Arizona and owned by John McLaughlin. Cellar 433 grows their grapes in Wilcox Arizona. Cellar 433 is also the largest Vineyard in Arizona with over 150 Acres of yielding vines and a production of 8,000 cases of wine a year. Is the trip from Las Vegas to Jerome a short trip? The straight answer is no, it is not. The trip from Las Vegas to Jerome Arizona is actually around 5.5 to 6 hours but I personally happen to find it enjoyable. Give some awesome tunes however and I am happy. There is actually a lot of the trip where there are actual trees and grass and that is certainly a nice change from the Las Vegas desert and Cactus where are trees and plants that don't grow flowers and therefore lack any color. With that being said, I would like to move on to the city of Jerome and this particular wine.
The Desert Wine Guy Wine Reviews For The Average PersonPublished 7 years ago in Proof