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This Saturday, October 5th, we are excited to welcome Julian Gonzalez Astarios from Bodega Iaccarini and Finca Don Nicasio wineries.  He will be presenting a seminar that will showcase an array of fine wines produced at these wineries.  An in-depth tasting of select wines, all with special one-day pricing, will be available from 12-6p.m.

Japanese whiskey is a bit like that swanky cousin of yours. They dress smartly, work that cool job in the city that you don’t really understand and you only really see them on special occasions.With a flavor as unique as Scotch and a history just as interesting, we decided to find out more. Take a look at our selection of Japanese whiskeys and explore along with us.The birth of an upstartJapan’s first distillery didn’t open until 1924 which makes Japanese whiskey very much the newcomer on the bl …

Winter isn’t always the happiest time of the year. Dark evenings and having to wrap up warm just to head to the shop doesn’t exactly inspire jubilation. Luckily, though, it does give you the perfect excuse to stay warm and cozy at home.To help those evenings to pass a little quicker, we’ve tracked down just about the most indulgent cocktails we can find to help you chase those winter blues away.Chili Cinnamon Bourbon Hot Toddy Just the name of this cocktail should warm your insides. First up, gr …

With Christmas right around the corner and the nights drawing in for most of us, the urge to have your buddies over for a few beers at home starts to sounds far more appealing than a night out.The key is to pick the right of combination of beers to have in your cooler. You want cozy, warming beers—perhaps even a few festival specials to help you get into the Yuletide spirit.If you’re scratching your head wondering what to serve, don’t worry, because we’ve got you covered. And, if you want to ser …

Prohibition in the US was thankfully repealed on December 5th, 1933, meaning a whole bunch of people that had continued to drink to excess, but had been forced to do it in secret speakeasy bars, could basically keep doing it, but in public again and with no fear of getting in trouble.Drinking culture never went away despite the best efforts of the government and, in fact, we have clandestine boozing to thank for a whole bunch of cool cocktails.Here are some to try for yourself.Gin RickeyThis dri …

In this month’s brewery spotlight, we’re checking out 10 Barrel Brewing which was founded in 2006 by three natives of Bend, Oregon. Since then, they’ve expanded their operation with pubs open in Boise, Portland, Denver, and San Diego—but they’ve kept things tightknit, with the ‘team’ feeling more like an extended family of beer-loving adventurers.Thirsty for craft beer? Check out what we’ve got for sale at the Liquor Barn online store.16 BarrelsBilled as an American Strong Ale, this beer pours w …

If you’re not particularly immersed in Jewish culture, you might have heard of kosher wine but always wondered what exactly it is. Most people’s first question is, “Well, does it taste any different?” The answer here is that good wine is good wine, kosher or otherwise. The exception here is mevushal wines - but more on that later.If you're feeling tempted, we’ve got plenty of great kosher wines in our online store that you should check out.Following the RulesSo, if it doesn’t taste magically dif …

Pinot Noir is a wine that most people don’t fully understand but reflexively order when it’s on the menu because it seems sophisticated. And you should, because it’s indeed a great wine with a romantic charm and a cult-like following.Young Pinot Noir wines tend to have red fruit flavors, with hints of cherries, raspberries, and strawberries all present. Aged Pinot Noirs, on the other hand, tend to develop more vegetal and ‘barnyard’ aromas with more complex flavor profiles.We sell a great select …

Tailgate parties: a sacred American tradition for which we should all be proud. It also happens to be one of the best things to do with friends on Thanksgiving—after all, you need something to look forward to before the awkward dinner with the in-laws.The trick to a successful Thanksgiving tailgate party is to pick some reliable, tasty beers that aren’t going to knock you on you ass—and that’s what we’re here to help you with. Find these beers and more great tailgating drinks at Liquor Barn. Sam …

Who doesn’t love to let their culinary creative juices flow after a few to drink? Risks suddenly seem worth taking and everything tends to be a lot less hassle. And, why not make things really interesting by preparing a few recipes that involve booze themselves and inviting some friends over to taste your creations.If that sounds like fun, we’ve got a few delicious things you can cook up.Beer BreadBeer and carbs—two of humanity’s finer inventions—brought together in a tasty snack that’s sure to …