World's Best Drinking Destinations
>> Tuesday, March 04, 2014
Mendoza, Argentina
When it comes to South American wines, you all are familiar with wines come from Chile, but Argentina is world's fifth largest producer of wine. Their most famous wine is made with Malbeck grape. Only 6% of the wine is being exported, so you can enjoy a new wine with every new glass.
Krakow, Poland
Even though vodka is always associated to Russia, Krakow could be the best place to enjoy this drink. Krakow is one of the oldest Polish cities. There you will find multiple vodka distillery tours and tasting around the city. There you can try unique vodka blends produced since 16th century. Zubrowka, a bison grass blended vodka, Goldwasser and Krupnik, a honey vodka.
Jalisco, Mexico
For those who are not addressed to tequila, here they will learn that true tequila is made here. This area produces more than 90% of world's tequila: Jose Cuervo, Sauza, Cazadores, tezon and Herradura. There are so many types of tequila, you will be surprised. Try the almond-flavored one, you will never forget it!
Speyside, Scotland
Where else to drink fine whiskey but in Scotland. The Spirit of Speyside Festival is a perfect way to begin your Scotch adventure. Over a four-day weekend in April/May, you'll learn all of the great regional whiskeys.
Martinique, French West Indies
All you need to know is that Truman Capote loved this place, considering he was a well known high-life birdy, this is a great place to be. This small island has over 20 distilleries that produce rum. If you are not a rum-lover, that give respect to Hemingway who loved this drink. The Depaz distillery, which has been there since 1651, uses fresh blue sugar cane. You will love the taste!
Bardstown, Kentucky
Kentucky is not only fried chicken, but home of bourbon. All big producers of this fine drink have their distilleries within a hour drive from this town. Hold your drink like a cowboy!
Denver, Colorado
Denver is known for its Great American Beer Festival, so plan a whole week in September to drink beer. Not sure that you will be able to visit all of the state's hundreds of brew pubs and breweries.
Napa Valley, California
You know why we are here. It's all about the wine. Have an adventure Sidewalks-alike! Plan your route wisely, because no drinking and driving is a smart move! And one more thing, bring some extra money, because it's pretty expensive here.