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While UK pubs are closing faster then ever, an increasing number of female beer drinkers are boosting sales of real ales, according to a report published today.

Montresor's vengeful nature is exhibited through his diabolical actions. His complexion remains a mystery to the audience, but the glimpses to his soul display an abyss.

The Cask of Amontillado by Edgar Allan Poe is a criminal's account of a crime committed fifty years earlier. A crime for which he was never caught but now confesses.

It may seem strange for a beer geek to be checking one of the biggest of the mass market brewers, but it never hurts to keep an open mind - you might be surprised.

Newcomers to whisky are often confused by the terms blended whisky, vatted malts and independent bottlings, etc. This article clarifies these and other terms.

Ever walk into a liquor store and get that glazed look when you see the Whisky display? Here are a few tips on how to tell your Scotch whiskies apart.

The Pros and Cons of adding Water to the Water of Life.

A brief snapshot biography of the life and works of American Author Edgar Allan Poe

Trust the innovators at Islay's Bruichladdich Distillery to honor tradition, while heralding the exciting future of premium malt whisky.

Like fine wines, Scotch has very differing bottling and with age comes a great variety in taste.

Portland, Oregon is the home of the first microbrewery, and the tradition of quality beers is a proud part of the Pacific Northwest. These festivals celebrate it!

Whisky loosely defines a panalopy of alcoholic beverages distilled from any combination of fermented or malted barley, rye, wheat, or corn that is aged in oak casks.

Edgar Allan Poe's works are full of symbolism and irony. The irony he utilized makes the tension in his stories more felt and intense.

A few well-chosen, new selections to either share with friends or to bring to the next dinner party.

The Rioja wine-producing area has for centuries produced some fine red wines, the younger lighter wines are worth trying too.

Drive in bottle shops may be Australia's most absurd contribution to the world, but there are others that are slightly better...

Although funny direct mail advertising is difficult to write, if accomplished, it can evoke an emotional response - the goal of all advertising.

Bruichladdich Distillery, already respected for their single malt whiskey, is now producing some of the finest and most innovative rum available anywhere in the world.

Honey is one of the oldest foods known to man; it's pure and healthy so try to include it into your daily diet for some extra all important vitamins and minerals.

Port is best experienced with a little age. Ageing in cask or bottle? This turns out to be the biggest question. Both examples of Portugal's fine wine are worth the time.

'Vin du Glacier' is sometimes used in English as a term for cryo ice wine, but the real stuff is actually a sherry-like solera wine for home consumption from the cask.

Cyprus wine has embarked on a noble journey towards quality, eschewing its past reputation as a mass producer of cheap booze intended for Eastern European markets.

Rum is a distilled alcoholic beverage made from sugarcane. Despite this common origin, there are many variations based on region and process resulting in many styles.

In November 2006, the St. George's distillery in Norfolk started producing peated and unpeated whisky. This article describes its heritage and how its whisky will taste.

Whisky has never been more in demand and now is the perfect time to consider investing in it. This article offers suggestions to the potential whisky investor.

Single malt whisky is one of the world's most exclusive drinks. But you don't have to be a whisky connoisseur like Charles Maclean or Michael Jackson to appreciate it.

Brewing will not make an Everquest character rich, but it will make him popular on raids. Alcohol is in as much demand in Norrath as it is is in real life.

Vintage Port is the supreme expression of Portugal's famous sweet wine. But Vintage Port is not the same as vintage wine, which is wine from a particular annual harvest.

A peppery-flavored steak can dominate any meal and overpower everything else on the plate. Using the proper reduction will tone down the pepper and bring out the flavor.

A writer, editor and critic, Poe is credited as the creator of two literary forms, mysteries and horror. His demise reflects both.

Armagnac is a smooth amber coloured brandy from South West France which can be drunk as an aperitif, a digestive, or as a 'medicinal' pick me up cocktail!

One of the things Scotland is best known for is scotch whisky. Scotch whisky is Scotland's national drink (for adults at least) and comes either as scotch or single malt.

Ireland produces single malt, single grain, blended and pure pot still whiskies. Irish whiskey is triple-distilled, and there are three whiskey distilleries in Ireland.

An island rum with as rich a history as its flavours.

Belgium, in Western Europe, is known far and wide for her fine-tasting beers. The country's 115 brewers serve up a staggering 7.4 billion (25 cl) glasses each year.

Intimidated by a good bottle of Irish whiskey? Don't be! With these handy tips, you'll be a smooth host and impress guests with your whiskey know-how.

It's not just for St. Patrick's Day and the wearing of the green - Irish whiskey is worth a taste any time of year.

Life for the common seaman aboard the Columbus voyages of discovery was fraught with peril and hardship, both real and imagined.

After a century break, Wales revived its whiskey industry with the launch of Penderyn in 2004. Travelers can taste all six brands on site, just feet away from the still.

Tawny Port may be one of the least understood styles of Port, but American wine lovers are beginning to make its acquaintance and preferring it.

Find out the itemised account of the First Fleets provisions, in order to better understand the care that it took in setting up the first ever settlement of Australia.

Caju and Brazil's signature cocktail the Caipirinha hail from Chef Mario's home state, Mina Gerais. Fresh, citrus-packed and just like the people there, very sexy indeed.

Want to get in the Halloween spirit? Try an old-fashioned ghost story like Poe's "The Raven" or Mary Shelley's Frankenstein.

From traditionally made French caramels to luxurious goat's cheeses, here are a few bites to ponder this spring and summer.

Kendal Mint Cake, Grasmere Gingergread and fine gourmet foods are available in the historic county of Westmorland. Why not give them a try?

2009 Theakston's Old Peculier Crime Writing Festival brings creator of The Wire, David Simon, and writers George Pelecanos and Laura Lippman to Harrogate in Yorkshire.

The Wychwood Brewery combines traditional brewing methods with modern techniques to produce over 50,000 barrels of ale and a variety of bottled beers which are exported a

Utah is a surprisingly great state for microbrew enthusiasts. Visit Utah brewpubs to sample a selection of locally produced creative and inventive styles of beer.

Cooley Distillery's award winning Irish whiskeys arrive in Canada- just in time for St. Patrick's Day and for any occassion where a fine spirit is in good order.

The French Impressionist painter Monet came to Lot-et-Garonne to buy water lilies for his garden at Giverny.