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Head Wines Old Vine Grenache 2024
A blend of three sites with significant age, this is an excellent expression of Barossa Grenache. Sourced from a dry-grown 1940s block in Pewsey Vale with smaller contributions from the 1880s planted Riebke site in Ebenezer and the 1858 planted Stonegarden site in Springton, this is certainly a great exercise in the sum of the parts. Awash with juicy and vibrant red fruit, red currants, raspberries and squishy blueberries make their mark. Time in the glass sees raspberry rope, rhubarb and orange peel emerge. Dangerously silky, a smattering of fine exotic spice reaches long onto a persistent and seductively moreish finish. For 40 bucks, this is a beauty. Bravo! 94/100 Region: Barossa RRP: $40 Source: Sample Winery Website Subscribe to Qwine here Follow: Instagram , LinkedIn and X
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Highland Park Brewery opens pop-up Washington taproom
Highland Park , the popular and award-winning Los Angeles brewery, is opening a pop-up taproom on Orcas Island in Washington this summer. From July 1st through atleast August 31st, Highland Park owners Bob Kunz and his partner Tiff will be running a Highland Park beer garden at the Lone Pine Larder restaurant and market. “I’ve always dreamed of bringing my love of the Pacific Northwest together with my passion for Craft Beer. Well, we’re finally making it happen as we’ve put together plans with our friends at Lone Pine,” says Kunz. In 2024 Highland Park had one of the most impressive showings of all-time at the prestigious Great American Beer Festival where they won four gold medals in some of the most highly competitive categories: American-style IPA, contemporary American-style lager, American-style pale ale and juicy/hazy imperial IPA, and Brewery Group of the Year. But Highland Park is probably best known for their hoppy pilsner called Timbo Pils, the beer that is said to have orig
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Pale Ale Dry Hopping In Keg Experiment
In this episode, Mike poured an American Pale Ale and walked through a dry hopping experiment using corny kegs. The beer was brewed as a seasonal pale ale with a focus on hop expression and fermentation performance. Mike wanted to test whether loose dry hops inside a keg fermenter could improve hop character without clogging […] The post Pale Ale Dry Hopping In Keg Experiment appeared first on Brew Dudes .
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Under Pressure: Analyzing The Results From Past exBEERiments On Pressurized Fermentation
Author: Marshall Schott For many, there’s a romantic appeal to the idea of shortcuts in brewing, especially one that doesn’t […] The post Under Pressure: Analyzing The Results From Past exBEERiments On Pressurized Fermentation appeared first on Brülosophy .
videoThe Jameson Family of Craftspeople Maya Grisham | Jameson Whiskey
How do you elevate an Irish icon? Encrust it in crystals of course. The Jameson Family of Craftspeople welcomes the brains behind the sparkly world of @mayagrishamofficial, @kimberlytin0. 💎 SUBSCRIBE for the latest from Jameson: https://bit.ly/yt_jameson Discover more from Jameson: https://www.jamesonwhiskey.com/ #Jameson #Jamesonwhiskey #Irishwhiskey #Whiskey #MustbeaJameson
videoI Thought These Were a Gimmick (Lucaris Gran Collection)
Get your FREE WHISKY GUIDE here 📕 👉 https://www.mcintyresmalts.com/whiskyguide Sign-up to The Single Malt Monthly newsletter now 📨 👉 https://www.mcintyresmalts.com/signup Join this channel to get access to perks 🎁👉 https://www.youtube.com/mcintyresmalts/join When I first saw the Lucaris Gràn Collection, I was skeptical. The idea of "expression-specific" whisky glasses - different shapes engineered specifically for different styles of whisky to highlight certain aromas - sounded like a mark
videoYellowstone Special Finishes Collection Toasted Bourbon mit 50% Verkostung von WhiskyJason
Whiskey aus der Sicht eines Amerikaners - Yellowstone Special Finishes Collection Toasted Bourbon mit 50% Verkostung von WhiskyJason Veredelt mit einer Kombination aus High Toast, American Oak Double Toast, High Vanilla, Rickhouse und Spicerack Fässern für extra Röstaromen und Tiefe. Whatsapp WhiskyJason Flaschenteilungen https://chat.whatsapp.com/FBwhNWPD4EdEYUu6s6IQaw Du kannst WhiskyJason auch folgen bei Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/whiskyjason/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/whiskyjaso
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Burton McMahon Lusatia Park Chardonnay 2024
Woah! Big love right here. From Woori Yallock in the Yarra Valley perched 180 metres above, this Burton McMahon Lusatia Park Chardonnay is an exhibition of fabulous drive, balance and restrained power. The fruit was handpicked, whole bunch pressed and racked to barrel on 95% solids for wild yeast fermentation. Malo was not encouraged and it matured in French oak (30% new) for ten months. It opens with expressive aromas of caramel drops, Golden Rough, dedicated coconut and barbecued peach. There is a neat flow onto the palate with nougat and green apple adding detail. Possessing a delicate texture, there is a flash of lemon granita and yellow grapefruit on close. Oh, how I want more with each sip I take. Glorious. 94/100 Region: Yarra Valley RRP: $60 Source: Sample Winery Website Subscribe to Qwine here Follow: Instagram , LinkedIn and X
video$12,500 Eagle Rare, New Booker’s Batch, But Is Knob Creek Blender’s Edition the Best Buy?
Whiskey got wild this week. Eagle Rare just announced a 30-year-old bourbon priced at $12,500, Elijah Craig is back with another PGA Championship bottle, and Booker's Bourbon returns with its first batch of 2026. I also break down: • Buffalo Trace Distillery opening the new John G. Carlisle Cafe • New TTB label filings from Old Forester and Heaven Hill • Whether Booker’s is still worth buying at today’s prices Then I give my full Byte-Sized Review of Knob Creek Blender’s Edition to see if Beam h
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As a Sober Person, How Should I Serve Alcohol to Friends at Dinner Parties?
A reader struggles with how to reconcile his newfound sobriety with his desire to be a gracious host when inviting friends into his home.
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5 Best Ready-to-Drink Spritzes to Try Now
Roundup of the best ready-to-drink spritzes
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96-point Alheit Cartology 2025
Few South African wines command the same reverence as Cartology – the wine that put Chris and Suzaan Alheit on the world map. This white is a masterclass in heritage and terroir, and the 2025 is dialled in with added focus, tension and flavour. A blend of old-vine Chenin Blanc and Sémillon, the 2025 is […] The post 96-point Alheit Cartology 2025 appeared first on Wine Cellar Plus .
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Iconic Kanonkop Paul Sauer 2023: A collector’s favourite
Kanonkop is regarded as South Africa’s equivalent of a First Growth. Their remarkable track record spans more than 50 years and, according to the Kanonkop team, the 2023 Paul Sauer is very similar to the lauded 1997 vintage. On tasting the 2023 release earlier this week, we were impressed by the classic, deeply nostalgic and […] The post Iconic Kanonkop Paul Sauer 2023: A collector’s favourite appeared first on Wine Cellar Plus .
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Usher Tinkler Devil's Kitchen Pinot Noir 2025
Quite a different wine to the captivating and utterly delicious 2024 release , this Devil's Kitchen Pinot Noir from Usher Tinkler took me aback on opening. Joyous and juicy were the buzzwords with the 2024, but here I felt it was ripe and stewed on opening. I parked it and returned a day later, only to reveal it had taken quite a turn for the better. Perhaps there was some pent-up tension that needed release? Scents of rose hip and dried red petals skipped out with a plummy and dark cherry frame. Delightfully medium-bodied, some meaty things lurk within too - think pan juices and charcuterie. Finely textured with sandy-like tannins, recline by the fire pit and you're set. 90/100 Region: Hunter Valley RRP: $55 Source: Sample Winery Website Subscribe to Qwine here Follow: Instagram , LinkedIn and X
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One glass to rule them all: Gabriel-Glas Gold
The world’s best universal wine glass has done it again! In a recent article, the New York Times listed the Gabriel-Glas as one of their top buys, and the Golds are in a league of their own. The Gabriel-Glas Gold Edition is mouth-blown and feathery light, weighing only 90g. It takes two artisans about 10 […] The post One glass to rule them all: Gabriel-Glas Gold appeared first on Wine Cellar Plus .
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Why the RM vs NM Debate Isn't as Simple as Many Champagne Lovers Think
Normal 0 false false false false EN-GB X-NONE X-NONE Why the RM vs NM Debate Isn't as Simple as Many Champagne Lovers Think Normal 0 false false false false EN-GB X-NONE X-NONE I recently read an article, written with passion and knowledge, celebrating the rise of Grower Champagne. The author defined Grower Champagne as "the small-estate stuff (you know, the ones with an RM on the back label)" and contrasted these artisanal wines with the supposedly faceless world of the Négociant-Manipulants, identified by the letters NM. Like many champagne enthusiasts, I share the admiration for the growers behind the RM designation. Their stories are often fascinating, their connection to the land is tangible, and many produce outstanding wines. What concerns me, however, is the increasingly common assumption that RM automatically means authentic and high-quality, while NM implies something less worthy of attention. The reality is far more nuanced. In many cases, the distinction between RM and NM t
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Hook Norton collaborate with Five Points on cask release
Hook Norton, the Banbury-based brewery, has collaborated with London’s Five Points Brewing Co to create a new limited cask ale celebrating modern British brewing rooted in tradition. Points of Brew (3.8% Light Copper Ale) is described as a modern interpretation of a traditional English ale: soft, layered, balanced and highly drinkable. Together, the breweries set...
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Akram Fahmi, first Chairman of Seagram India, Passes Away
Akram Fahmi, the first Chairman of Seagram India and one of the key architects of India’s modern premium spirits industry, has passed away in the United States following a prolonged battle with cancer. He is survived by his wife, Jessie Fahmi, who stood by him throughout his life and professional journey. Fahmi belonged to a generation of business leaders who helped shape India’s alcobev sector at a time when the industry was still in its infancy. Born in India, he completed his graduation here before pursuing higher studies in the United States. He spent his entire professional career with Seagram, remaining closely associated with the company through some of its most consequential years of international expansion. SAP Media Worldwide expresses heartfelt condolences to the family. It may be mentioned here that Ambrosia had bestowed upon Fahmi the ‘Lifetime Achievement Award’ for the services he had rendered to the sector. He worked alongside Seagram’s lea
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Keir Starmer resigns as UK prime minister
Keir Starmer has resigned as prime minster of the United Kingdom and leader of the Labour party. In a statement this morning, the outgoing prime minster said that “every decision I have taken has been about putting the country first” and that is why he was resigning as leader of the Labour Party. He explained:...
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THE RUM HISTORIAN'S TIMELESS REVIEW: “GENTLEMAN’S PROGRESS The Itinerarium of Dr. Alexander Hamilton, 1744” Edited by Carl Bridenbaugh UNC PRESS 1948
Marco Pierini, The Rum Historian, brings us "Timeless Review" where he reviews old and new books. This month's book review is on: Gentleman's Progress The Itiner Arium of Dr. Alexander Hamilton, 1744 (Edited by Carl Bridenbaugh UNC Press 1948.
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The Uncommon enters bottle format
English winemaker launches two 2025 vintage still wines for bars and restaurants. The Uncommon, the B Corp winemaker known for pioneering English wine in can, is entering bottle format for the first time with the launch of two new still wines, created with the UK on-trade in mind. Launching in June through premium wine and […] The post The Uncommon enters bottle format appeared first on Vineyard Magazine .
video79. WhiskyJason Community Runde am Sonntag den 19. April ab 21 Uhr
Folgende Themen gibt es bei der 79. WhiskyJason Community Runde am Sonntag den 19. April ab 21 Uhr - The Excellence of Whisky Awards 2026 - Mario Rudolf verkündet Abschied von St. Kilian - Markus Heinze als Keeper of the Quaich ausgezeichnet - R.I.P. Stewart Hunter Laing - Owl Distillery (Belgian Owl) liquidiert - Laggan Bay eröffnet als elfte Brennerei auf Islay - Logo für Japanischen Whisky - wichtig oder unwichtig? - Irish Distillery Watch - weiter mit "A" & "B" Achill Island - County Mayo -
videoFlaming Heart Compass Box 25th Anniversary Blended Whisky
Thanks for watching the Scotch Test Dummies. We are independent reviewers. If you are a Super Scotch God...help support us on Patreon... https://www.patreon.com/user?u=290173 Scotch It! You scotch gods.
videoLIVE Overview about WINE PARIS 2026 Show (Whisky & other Spirits) / 8 pm BST - 21h HF
I'll be going live tonite (8 pm BST / 21h Heure française) in order to give you an overview about a recent show in France called "WINE PARIS", 2026 Edition (aka #Vinexposium / #Wineparis. In this live form video, I will give you a quick opinion about over 120 Whiskies & other Spirits tasted in this show (ok, and 2 sweet wine bottlings too) & try before you 6 spirits (1 Grappa, 1 Italian whisky, 2 American Rye whiskies, 2 Single Malt Scotch whiskies). I will add time stamps asap after the live sh