winter drinks

A glass of Armagnac, its legs tracing the inside of the glass.

by JQ Louise 10/31/2026 0

Fireside Spirits: Armagnac, Cognac and Sherry-Cask Whisky for the Long Nights

Armagnac, Cognac and sherry-cask single malts for the long nights: producers to know, how to serve them and what to pair by the fire.

A mug of mulled wine at a German Christmas market, the model for any mulled wine recipe.

by JQ Louise 10/29/2026 0

Food Spirits

Mulled Wine Done Properly: The Bottle, the Spices, the Method

Never boil it, never use a wine you would not drink, never drown it in sugar. The bottle, the spices and the method for mulled wine that tastes of wine.