Posts Tagged ‘cognac’
François Vera: From Curitiba to Pour Vous
Pour Vous bar manager, François Vera has helped open some of the best bars in Los Angeles, quietly making an impact on the city’s thriving cocktail scene.
Read MoreMidnight in Paris: Rendezvous at Pour Vous
After an extended buildout that continued to generate anticipation over the last several months, Pour Vous is now open. Steve Livigni and Pablo Moix head an all-star team that includes bar manager Dave Fernie, Adrian Biggs, Devon Espinosa and Lindsay Nader.
Read MoreDecember 5: Sip, Smoke & Savor at La Descarga
Celebrate Repeal Day in style at Sip, Smoke & Savor, a tasting of rare cognacs lead by Nicolas Palazzi taking place at La Descarga on Monday, December 5th.
Read MorePierre Ferrand Launches 1840 Original Formula Cognac at Tales of the Cocktail
Pierre Ferrand Cognac is releasing the 1840 Original Formula, a revival of the classic three-star cognac, at the 2011 Tales of the Cocktail. The 1840 was developed by Pierre Ferrand proprietor Alexandre Gabriel and cellar master Christian Guerin, with help from spirits and cocktail historian David Wondrich.
Read MoreThe Art of the Blend: Cognac and Cocktails at The Varnish
Angelenos learned about cognac and its role in cocktail culture during a Cognac Cocktail Class at The Varnish, presented by Liquor.com and hosted by Varnish co-owner Eric Alperin and GM Chris Bostick. During the sold out two-hour session, attendees were educated about the luxury spirit, tasted expressions from the premium Pierre Ferrand line, and learned how to make four cognac cocktails.
Read MoreCognac Cocktail Class at The Varnish (UPDATED)
On February 5, Liquor.com presents an exclusive 2-hour class at The Varnish, where guests will learn how to make four cognac cocktails and taste spirits from Pierre Ferrand.
Read MoreAn Epic Night at the 2010 Manhattan Cocktail Classic Gala
On Friday, May 14, the center of the cocktail universe was at Fifth Avenue and 42nd Street, site of the 2010 Manhattan Cocktail Classic Gala. From 9pm to 1am, 2500 sharply-dressed imbibers roamed the Beaux-Arts splendor of the New York Public Library, sampling cocktails from 150 mixologists and 137 liquor brands from around the world.
Read MoreWinners of the 2010 Ultimate Spirits Challenge Announced
The winners have been announced for the inaugural Ultimate Spirits Challenge, a three-day, four-stage competition that took place at New York’s Astor Center on March 1-3, 2010. The Ultimate Spirits Challenge was presented by Ultimate Beverage Challenge (UBC), founded by F. Paul Pacult, David Talbot, and Sue Woodley. UBC’s mission is to provide both the…
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