Category: Wine, Spirits & Beer

Whiskey is a topic frequently covered on the Gents Blog.  In the past we’ve explained the differences between scotch, whiskey, bourbon, and rye; talked about various scotch regions; offered up some bourbon recommendations; and we’ve even shared a discovery of a scotch encyclopedia.  Whiskey is an “eau de vie,” i.e. a tasty and strong alcoholic […]

Recently when we’ve been discussing alcohol we’ve shared bourbons and craft beers that you should be trying.  In this article we are going to build on wine basics to create a brief wine companion to our article on scotch regions.  Scotch is only made in one country, but wine, and more and more, great wine, is made […]

As the weather gets colder, bourbon becomes only more attractive as a way to finish the day and spend time with friends.  We’ve written in the past about the differences between all the whiskey types, as well as the single-malt rage of years past.  In this article, we’re going to talk about a few of the […]

Summer is a great time to enjoy not just seasonal fruits and vegetables but to change up our drink routines a bit.  Whether you’re out and about or simply sitting at home and enjoying the long hours of daylight, a shandy or radler just might be a perfect addition to make your day. What’s in […]

It’s the midst of barbecue season, and it’s a perfect time to try one of the tens of thousands (yes, that’s right) of American craft brewed beers. You might have a reliable brew that you enjoy drinking (or previously checked out a few lesser knowns we recommended), but you might be missing a chance to […]

A lot of Gents Place members have a decided preference for whiskey and many of its glorious and historic variants. Our articles about spirits reflect this preference. But a category that continues to grow (and rapidly) in the United States is wine, and unlike whiskey, wine can sometimes seem intimidating. But it shouldn’t be. We’ve […]