At K&L, we love St. Patrick’s Day not for the kitsch, but for the craftsmanship—those meticulously made whiskeys, the world‑class stouts, the modern Irish spirits driving a new wave of cocktail culture. This guide is your passport to all of it: the bottles worth hoarding, the pours worth sharing, and the proper cocktails that prove Irish spirits can do far more than fuel a party.
Read MoreToday, as Irish whiskey experiences a renaissance, modern bartenders are revisiting century‑old recipes and giving them new life—making St. Patrick’s Day the perfect moment to shake (or stir) something a bit more refined. Below, two historic Irish whiskey cocktails—the over‑100‑year‑old Tipperary and the 1917 Brainstorm—offer a classy, spirit‑forward way to toast the holiday without a drop of neon green in sight.
Read MoreThis holiday, give the gift of cocktail creation! From fun and fruity to rich and boozy, we have mixers to elevate your family function into a full-fledged cocktail hour.
Read MoreAs Thanksgiving approaches, our shelves are stocked with everything you need to make this year’s feast unforgettable. From the ultimate turkey pairing—rosé Champagne—to crowd-pleasing reds, elegant whites, and festive cocktails, our buyers have curated a collection to match every palate and plate. Whether you’re hosting, gifting, or simply savoring the season, this guide is your roadmap to a table filled with flavor, gratitude, and great wine.
Read MoreDistilled at an undisclosed-yet-beloved Lawrenceburg distillery and bottled at 107 proof, the new Every Drop is the perfect ABV to stand up in a festive holiday cocktail. Although we can’t say where it’s made, rest assured that for $49.99, you can have two turkeys on the table this year. Whether you enjoy your drinks strong and boozy or light and refreshing, Every Drop can satiate every palate at your Thanksgiving table.
Read MoreAny spirits lover can attest that our spirits selection runs as deep and as wonkish as you any out there. We’re thrilled to bring on a second Spirits Buyer, Josh Gelfand, who can help build on the wonderful work David Othenin-Girard has been doing. Josh is based in Northern California, so he’ll be a great counterpoint to David in SoCal. We’ve seen so much enthusiasm from our customers and growth in this category, and it’s extremely exciting to watch how it will continue to grow in the years to come.
Read MoreThere is no shortage of great drinking available to the American consumer today—and, especially, we’d like to think, the K&L customer. We’ve rounded up some of our favorites in this newsletter and we hope you enjoy them as much as we have.
Read MoreWe are thrilled to partner with blogger/author/bon vivant David Lebovitz to bring you the Drinking French pack, an ensemble that features his new guide to all libations French (signed), plus an assortment of bottles that will help you make some of his favorite tipples at home. You may not be able to while away the hours in a Parisian cafe, but you can at least drink like it!
Read MoreThe French 75 cocktail dates back, at least, to Harry’s Bar in Paris in the 1900s, but it didn’t appear in print until the Roarin’ 20s, when they knew how to make drinks that packed a punch (apparently this is the only classic cocktail officially born in America during Prohibition). Her’e’s Will’s take, adding festive elements such as pink lemonade, raspberries, and rosé Champagne. It’s downright delicious and is the perfect way to bid adieu to 2018.
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