Over the past half-decade Japanese whiskies have become quite the phenomenon and now Suntory has debut their newest quest: gin and vodka.
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Bubbles from Limoux: Domaine J Laurens
Winemakers and wine lovers around the world have been fascinated by this curious little outpost in the south of France for centuries.
Continue readingThe New “Champagne of Beers”: Brut IPAs
The Brut IPA is the “yin” to the Hazy/Milkshake IPA “yang.” Together, they represent the current extremes of the IPA family.
Continue readingTom & Rick’s Stave-Selected Maker’s Mark Single Barrel
We had the pleasure of being one of the very first stores to be able to blend up our very own custom stave selection.
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However you choose to celebrate this New Year’s Eve and ring in a brand-new year, we have some suggestions for wherever–and with whomever–you find yourself.
Continue reading2018 France 44 Holiday Gift Guide
Your 2018 Holiday Gift Guide is here! The experts have weighed in and cast their professional votes, and the list this year is more delicious (and nerdier) than ever.
Continue readingThe Sparkling Wine Value of the Year
This tiny, historic house is one of the best-kept secrets in Champagne today.
Continue readingJunkyard Brewing Co.
Junkyard Brewing Co. of Moorhead, MN is one of a two Fargo-Moorhead breweries that have taken the Twin Cities beer scene by storm.
Continue readingJapanese Rice Whiskies
While most Japanese whisky is much more akin to Scottish Single Malt, these whiskies draw much more from traditional Japanese heritage, bringing classic Japanese ingredients together with new distillation techniques.
Continue readingThanksgiving Essentials
The France 44 staff is weighing in on their favorites for one of the most important food and beverage holidays of the year! Check out what’s always on our table for Thanksgiving, from bubbles to bourbon.
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