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The Tippling Tourist: Ten Places Where You Can Drink to Your Heart's Content

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6 Apr 2006  “not exactly a teetotaller”
2.5 of 5 stars based on 11 votes

Throughout the ages certain place names have become automatically associated with certain kinds of alcohol. Here's a brief list of cities and regions throughout the world that no doubt will leave you touring breweries, distilleries, and wineries like Patsy and Edina in Absolutely Fabulous. (Despite the very real temptation to do so, just remember to drink responsibly! A drunk tourist is an annoying tourist.)

  • 1. Manhattan
    New York City, New York

    Whiskey, vermouth, bitters, a cherry, and a lemon twist: All the ingredients for a Manhattan. Invented in 1874 by a bartender at the Manhattan Club in New York City, at the behest of Winston Churchill's mother, no less!

  • 2. Singapore Sling
    Singapore, Asia

    Classic drink created by a bartender at the Raffles Hotel in Singapore, in 1915.

  • 3. Harveys Bristol Cream
    Bristol, England

    The city of Bristol, England has been producing this fine sherry in its distinctive Bristol blue glass since 1796.

  • 4. Glenlivet
    The Glenlivet Distillery, Scottish Highlands, Scotland

    Arguably one of the finest malt scotches around, produced in one of the most ruggedly beautiful areas in the world.

  • 5. Kilkenny
    Kilkenny

    Oh my God, they Kilkenny! You bastards! Kilkenny's Ale is also known as Smithwicks Ale too, and the Smithwicks Brewery in Kilkenny is the oldest extant in Ireland.

  • 6. Bordeaux
    Bordeaux, Gironde

    The Bordeaux region is the largest winemaking area in France, and possibly the best.

  • 7. Madeira
    Madeira, Madeira Islands

    Madeira, a fortified wine similar to port and sherry, was first made on these Portugese islands in the 16th century.

  • 8. Champagne
    Champagne-Ardenne, France

    Just remember: It's not really champagne if it doesn't come from this region of France.

  • 9. Bassano del Grappa
    Bassano Del Grappa, Province of Vicenza

    Grappa, the powerful drink that originates from this northern Italian town, is definitely an acquired taste!

  • 10. Cognac
    Cognac, Charente

    Sixteenth century Dutch traders took the wine from this area of France, mixed it with water, aged it in a cask, and called it Brandywine. We know it today as Brandy or Cognac. No matter the name, it's all good.

Explore locations featured in this Trip List: New York City, Singapore, Bristol, Scottish Highlands, Kilkenny, Bordeaux, Madeira, Champagne-Ardenne, Bassano Del Grappa, Cognac