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videoPorch Picks: Chicken Cock...We Just Had To Try Some
Today… we’re talking Chicken Cock. And before you click away—just know: the name may be ridiculous… but the whiskey isn’t. We picked up these bottles at the Kentucky Bourbon Festival, and what started as a joke turned into a legit surprise: From a 130 proof Cask Reserve that hits fast and disappears just as quick… to a Miller’s Reserve blend that might just earn a permanent spot on your shelf—we break it down the only way we know how: honest, unfiltered, and probably a little inappropriate. A bo
videoRedwood Empire Haystack Needle Review: One of 2026’s Best Craft Bourbons?
This week on the Bourbon Bytes podcast, we’re diving into a packed week of whiskey news before heading to Northern California for a Byte-Sized Review of Redwood Empire Haystack Needle. Michter’s is releasing its first-ever Barrel Strength Sour Mash Whiskey, Maker’s Mark is back with a new edition of Star Hill Farm Whisky, Widow Jane is finishing bourbon in Tequila Ocho casks, Jack Daniel’s has a new hazmat rye release, and Four Roses is expanding its single barrel lineup. Plus, we take a quick l
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6 New Hop Varieties Shaping Craft Beer Now
A closer look at craft beer's trendiest new hops
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2025 Bordeaux: The squaring of circles
Simon Field MW introduces his in-depth coverage of ”a vintage of charm and luminosity." The post 2025 Bordeaux: The squaring of circles appeared first on World Of Fine Wine .
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The Phantom Heist: Fake Trucks, Forged Papers, and the Looting of Cognac
Inside the brazen supply chain fraud targeting France’s most storied spirit trade On the morning of November 20, 2025, a truck pulled up to the loading dock of Maison Peyrat in Cognac, Charente. The driver was in his thirties and described by witnesses as “very convincing.” He had paperwork. Not rough forgeries, but near-perfect imitations [...]
videoWhy Smoking the Barrel Changes Whisky Flavour
It Tastes fundamentally different... What happens when you smoke the barrel instead of the grain? Peter Bignell explains why this approach creates a completely different smoke profile — capturing flavours that are normally lost during fermentation and distillation. A deeper look at the idea behind “Smoking Barrel.” Full conversation on SingleMalt TV.
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What We Were Drinking in Korea (The Good Stuff)
For anyone who has read a few posts here on this blog, it is not news that my wife is Korean-American. Both of her parents were born in Korea, and they met after they both came to the U.S. to … Continue reading →
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🎧Ep 173 The Highlands District: Featuring Rococo Wines | French Camp Vineyard’s Miller Family Wine
🍇 WHERE WINE TAKES YOU – EPISODE 173: THE HIGHLANDS DISTRICT 🍷 Everybody knows Willow Creek. Everybody knows Adelaida. But venture east into Paso Robles and you’ll find one of the region’s most fascinating, and least understood, wine-growing areas: the Highlands District. In this episode of Where Wine Takes You, Adam sits down with two people uniquely positioned to tell the story of Paso’s highest-elevation sub-AVA. Natalie Brown, owner and winemaker of Rococo Wines and Willow Creek Wine Co., shares her passion for old-vine Chenin Blanc and the remarkable Highlands District vineyard that continues to produce some of California’s most distinctive expressions of the grape. What began as an obsession with forgotten Chenin Blanc vineyards has grown into one of the most compelling Chenin-focused projects in the state. Joining her is Nicholas Miller, fifth-generation California farmer and Vice President of Sales & Marketing for Miller Family Wine Company. Nicholas helps steward the legenda
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Whiskey Review: Four Roses Bourbon (Yellow Label)
Introduction Today we’re revisiting Four Roses , one of the most recognizable names in American bourbon. Over the years, we’ve tried several expressions from the brand on Film & Whiskey, including Four Roses Small Batch and Small Batch Select. But Four Roses as a distillery is a much deeper rabbit hole than most casual bourbon drinkers realize. Part of that comes from the brand’s famously intricate production system. Four Roses produces multiple mash bills and yeast strains that combine into a wide range of recipes, often labeled with codes like OBSV or OESV on single barrels. Enthusiasts love chasing those individual recipes to find their favorites. But on this show, we usually focus on core products rather than single barrels, simply because single barrels vary so widely. If we’re trying to give listeners a clear sense of what a brand tastes like, the most consistent place to start is with the core lineup. That brings us to Four Roses Bourbon , commonly kn
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Technical Thursdays: Hot Side Meets Cold Side
From mash-in to maturation, every great beer depends on a strong connection between the brewhouse and cellar. Join us for an AMA-style conversation featuring two Texas brewers from Obsidian Brewery in Leander and No Label Brewing Co. in Houston, plus a former Texas brewer now at Abita Brewing Company in Louisiana. We’ll cover brewhouse efficiency,… Read More » Technical Thursdays: Hot Side Meets Cold Side The post Technical Thursdays: Hot Side Meets Cold Side appeared first on Texas Craft Brewers Guild .
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Punch Negroni
Philip Ili Barake brings us his pairing called "Punch Negroni" where he makes a Negroni (with a twist) using Rhum Bologne (a rhum agricole from Guadeloupe) and pairs it with a Robusto cigar from Dias de Gloria, from the AJ Fernández factory.
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A Wine Lover’s Diary, part 1024: My First 100-Point Canadian Wine and Two Massive Tastings
Monday, June 15th: Andrzej Lipinski invited me to Big Head for a tasting of his newly bottled 2023 wines. Lipinski Chenin Blanc Sparkling 2023 ($65) Pale straw in colour; biscuity, reductive nose of apple; medium-bodied, crisply dry, elegant, beautifully balanced, … Continue reading →
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Summer Just Got Better with Bartier Bros.
Bartier Bros. Vineyard and Winery is working hard to make it easier for you to enjoy their fabulous wines. As a long time fan of Bartier Bros. wines I think this is the answer for anyone who enjoys the wines of summer. Who doesn’t want the best deal on the best wines? Bartier Bros. offers ... Read more The post Summer Just Got Better with Bartier Bros. first appeared on My VanCity .
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🎧Episode 134: Duskie Estes
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videoTHIS Bourbon has EXPLODED onto the Scene! Jackson Purchase Full Proof Bourbon!
Jackson Purchase Full Proof Bourbon (Batch 1) is a highly regarded, inaugural straight bourbon whiskey release from the Jackson Purchase Distillery in Hickman, Kentucky. Released in late 2025, this 4-year-old bourbon is crafted by a "dream team" of industry veterans, including former Heaven Hill Master Distiller Craig Beam and former Willett head distiller Terry Ballard. Key Features Proof: Bottled at a full proof of 117.8 (58.9% ABV). Age: 4 Years (due to the humid Western Kentucky climate, it
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England match could deliver extra £20m of beer sales
England’s next World Cup clash is set to deliver a major boost to pubs across the country, the British Beer and Pub Association (BBPA) predicts. An estimated four million extra pints are expected to be sold for tomorrow night’s match against Ghana. These will be worth around £20m to the trade. The BBPA says the […] The post England match could deliver extra £20m of beer sales first appeared on Beer Today . The post England match could deliver extra £20m of beer sales appeared first on Beer Today .
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Sake Industry News. Issue #160
Naphtha shortages increase sake prices, Best 7-11 sake store ever, Sake high, Blessings In Disguise For Moromi Mix-Up, HOBO 60, Kōji Buta and much more!
videoEp. 49 - The Vulnerable Needs of Men, King and Leiper's Brown Water
What does it actually cost a man to be vulnerable — and is it worth it? In this candid continuation of the conversation with Nashville therapist Steve Jackson, Jason and Bradford go deep on what men are really carrying, why so few of them ever put it down, and what it looks like when they finally do. Steve unpacks the quiet crisis playing out in men's lives today — from the isolating grip of screens and social media to the way pornography rewires the brain's capacity for real intimacy and relati
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Belgian brewers invest but consumption declines
Belgium’s beer consumption declined in 2025 but the nation’s breweries continue to invest heavily in new technology and process improvements, new research shows. The figures, released by the Belgian Brewers Federation, revealed that consumption dipped by 3.2% to 6.2 million hectolitres. Export demand, which is a strong contributor to the Belgian beer sector, dropped to...
videoWill the Next Generation Be Better Parents Than We Were?
There's a real argument that our kids are going to be better parents than we were. Not because they have it all figured out. But they seem to be learning how to discipline without making a kid feel like something is wrong with them. "You made a bad decision" is a very different message than "you are a bad kid." That's a meaningful shift. Full episode is live. Watch now! Ep. 49 - The Vulnerable Needs of Men, King and Leiper's Brown Water
videoGlenAllachie Sinteis Series Part I - III im Vergleich von WhiskyJason
Whiskey aus der Sicht eines Amerikaners - GlenAllachie Sinteis Series Part I - III im Vergleich von WhiskyJason The GlenAllachie Sinteis Series Part I Chinquapin & PX Casks 11y - 2014/2025 mit 57,8% WB: 275567 The GlenAllachie Sinteis Series Part II Virgin Oak & Oloroso Casks 9y - 2015/2025 mit 58,2% WB:281720 The Glenallachie Sinteis Series Part III French Virgin Oak & Oloroso Sherry Cask 11y - 2014/2026 mit 57,4% WB:295315 Whatsapp WhiskyJason Flaschenteilungen https://chat.whatsapp.com/FBwhNW
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Waterloo Container Advocating for America’s Wineries
Without the businesses that provide bottles, closures, and next level packaging products needed to produce that finished bottle of wine, the wine industry would have a product without the means [...]
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Fresh Brew: Your Monthly Digest of Top Forum Discussions – May 2026
Most Discussed Topics Poll how many step mashby Brew Cat with 21 posts this monthJust wondering how many people step mash and why 4th Attempt at Pale Aleby Mike at Bay with 26 posts this monthHi all……this was my 4th attempt at a Sierra Nevada Pale Ale Clone (in a row)……..Attempted 4 times to get […] The post Fresh Brew: Your Monthly Digest of Top Forum Discussions – May 2026 first appeared on Brewer's Friend .
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Some Of The Dumbest AI Slop Has Hit PA Craft Beer…
There is no escaping it. AI has come for the craft beer industry. And in the most obvious way possible…. with some of the dumbest content shared on the internet. We tried warning breweries, but it would appear the benefit of using free software outweighs the cost of a designer (odd for an industry charging […] The post Some Of The Dumbest AI Slop Has Hit PA Craft Beer… appeared first on Breweries in PA .