Robert Haynes-Peterson
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Prairie Organic Farming is Inspiring Organic Spirits Production
Prairie Organic Spirits has been in the organic game for a while, but now they are working with farmers to grow the industry even more. Here's why. → Read More
The Nine Best Wines for Every Kind of Tinder Date
There are many types of Tinder dates in the world, so we've paired a wine to go with each one. From the eco-friendly, to the straight-up hook-up, there's a wine to pair with each type of rendezvous. → Read More
9 Best Wines for Every Kind of Tinder Date
There are many types of Tinder dates in the world, so we've paired a wine to go with each one. From the eco-friendly, to the straight-up hook-up, there's a wine to pair with each type of rendezvous. → Read More
Why Ditching Plastic Straws in Drinks Is Important
Disposable plastic straws contribute to massive amounts of environmentally harmful waste. The hospitality industry is helping tackle this issue by ditching the use of straws in bars and restaurants — and you should. → Read More
Ten Reasons to Care about The New Polynesian Bar, NYC’s Newest Tiki Bar
The opening of New York City's newest Tiki bar, The Polynesian, is important for many reasons. Ten of them to be exact, including its location and the fact that is is owned by a "pirate." → Read More
Nine Flavored Vodkas that Don’t Actually Suck
Not all flavored vodkas are created equal. Some, like those flavored to taste like cotton candy are legitimate trash and should only be used as cleaning solvents. Others, however, are much more nuanced in their flavors. Check out our guide to the nine best flavored vodkas we're drinking now. → Read More
Your Ultimate Guide to Genever (First Lesson: It’s Not Gin)
Long popular in The Netherlands, genever — also known as geneva, genievre, jenever, Holland gin, or Dutch gin — is a distilled malted spirit often blended with grain neutral spirit, then infused with herbs and spices. Here are the best bottles available in the U.S., as well as a few cocktail recipes. → Read More
How Workaholic’s Blake Anderson Helps Dos Equis Keep it Interesante (Video)
This week, Dos Equis launched special-edition cans in New York City and Texas to celebrate Cinco de Mayo. Dubbed Cinco Equis, the cans have, well, five X's. We chatted with new spokesperson and 'Workaholics' star Blake Anderson about the no-f***s-given attitude of the campaign. → Read More
How to Buy a Round of Drinks for the Bar
Ever thought about buying drinks for everyone in the bar? You can pull off this generous move without going broke (or embarrassing yourself). Here's the guide on how to do it right. → Read More
Do-Gooder Booze: Save the World by Drinking these 11 Liquor Brands
Some liquor brands steep their mission statement and daily operations in countless good causes. These companies live and breath making the world a better place, one bottle at a time. → Read More
Get to Know Nomad Outland Whisky, the Scotch That Isn’t a Scotch
If you like the popularity of sherry-finished Scotch whiskies and the trend for forward-thinking blends from Scotland, let us introduce you to Nomad Outland Whisky. → Read More
Kosher Wines Aren’t Just for Passover
Let's skip the Manischewitz for now. Whether you’re bringing the wine for a Seder dinner or just, you know, having wine on a Tuesday, consider the following bottles. → Read More
Ice, Ice Baby: What is Ice Wine and Why Do You Need It in Your Life?
No, not iced wine — ice wine is a sweet desert varietal that dates back to the late-1700s. With a longer hang time on the vine and just the right amount of frost, you get a delicious batch of ice wine. → Read More
There’s a Bar in Manhattan Offering $80 Cocktails
There are a lot of ways to drop serious coin at a bar: spend $500 on some Grey Goose and a carafe of OJ at a random club and call it “bottle service,”get arrested and fined for causing a public disturbance, or buy a round of shots for the house. Or you can make that investment … → Read More
How Spawn Creator Todd McFarlane Keeps Forging His Own Path
Most of us are lucky to accomplish one really cool thing in our lives. Todd McFarlane — comic book artist, indie entrepreneur, collectible figurine designer, and soon-to-be filmmaker — has a long streak of accomplishments that won't stop. We chatted with McFarlane about comics, sports, a Spawn movie, dreams, and more. → Read More
Put a Cork In It? The Pros and Cons of Different Wine Stoppers
Corks, screw caps, synthetics, glass tops — there are all sorts of ways to seal a bottle of wine (or whiskey). Here's a quick rundown of everything we've know about "closures" or "stoppers," particularly natural corks and screw caps → Read More
Why You Need a Lewis Bag to Make Better Cocktails at Home
Want crushed ice but don't have a blender? Take our your pent-up frustration and make your own perfectly crushed ice with a Lewis Bag and accompanying mallet. → Read More
Natty Light and Jake Johnson Want to Pay Off Your Student Loans
Jake Johnson has teamed up with Natural Light to help pay $1 million worth of student loan debt. We chat with Johnson about the campaign, "New Girl," and more. → Read More
6 Top-Shelf Vodkas that are Actually Worth a Damn
Price doesn't always equate to flavor in the spirits world, but these top-shelf vodkas are definitely worth breaking out the piggy bank. → Read More
Wine Futures: How to Buy Nice Bordeaux on the Cheap(er)
Like wine clubs, wine futures allow you to dive deeper new bottles of Bordeaux, all while saving money and building collector cred. → Read More