With St. Patrick’s Day right around the corner, what better time than the present to give you a lesson about Irish whiskey (and tell you about a few of our favorites). Derived from the Gaelic term for “water of life,” Irish whiskey is one of the oldest distilled beverages in the world. In comparison to
NH Liquor Commission Sets New Record for Sales of NH Made Wines & Spirits
Sales of locally produced and manufactured wines and spirits reached $1.35 million in FY 2014 – Up 32.5% over previous year. NH made spirits grew 35% and wines grew 31% Sales of New Hampshire made wines and spirits at our 77 Liquor & Wine Outlets reached a record high of $1.35 million in Fiscal Year
Spirited History: The Origins of the Bloody Mary
There may be a spicy debate over the origins of the Bloody Mary, but a couple things are certain: It was created in Paris, and without Prohibition and the Russian Revolution, it may not exist. There are two popular theories surrounding the Bloody Mary namesake. The first argues that the Bloody Mary was created
Holiday Drinks To Sip And Serve
Adding a candy cane to a cup of cocoa might be festive but these 10 cocktails go outside the box and will be sure to add a little spice to your next holiday party. With these simple and delicious recipes in your arsenal, you won’t have to worry about any full-blown, four-alarm holiday emergencies when
American Wine
In May, the United States for the first time surpassed France as the largest wine market in the world. According to the International Organisation of Wine and Vine (OIV), U.S. consumers purchased 29.1 million hectoliters (more than 768 million gallons) vs. 28.1 hectoliters (more than 742 million gallons). To illustrate the difference, 26 million gallons
Wine Pairing for the Holidays
From appetizers through dessert, there’s a perfect pairing for every moment of your holiday hosting. Wine Pairing for the Holidays – An infographic by the team at New Hampshire Liquor and Wine Outlets Embed “Wine Pairing for the Holidays” on Your Site: Copy and Paste the Code Below <br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br
Know Your Whiskey
A few drops of water can unlock a lot of complexity in your whiskey. Now that you can explore those flavors, what would be best to pair your whiskey with? Know Your Whiskey – An infographic by the team at New Hampshire Liquor and Wine Outlets Embed “Know Your Whiskey” on Your Site: Copy and
Looking Back at a Classic: The Martini
Ah, the martini. Few other drinks so easily conjure up images of elegance and finesse as the classic cocktail with just two ingredients. The drink has won many dedicated fans over the years, including actor and comedian Jackie Gleason, who once said, “A man must defend his home, his wife, his children, and his martini.” Of
