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The Scotch Whisky export figures for 2025

Form is temporary, but class is permanent… the industry’s great resilience means that our long-term potential for continued growth is clear. The post The Scotch Whisky export figures for 2025 appeared first on Vintage Acquisitions .

DC Updates

DC Updates This year, 2026, Congress may set a new, all-time record for ineffectiveness, even surpassing last year when they met on only 79 days all year. A dysfunctional House, and a Senate which often disagrees with policies the House might pass, have led to legislative gridlock. On top of that, as an election year, ... Read more

Maine Wine Country

Maine Wine Country Known for lobster, a rugged coastline, and massive forests, Maine is also a wine producer, thanks to the cold-hardy Minnesota varieties like LaCrescent, Frontenac, and Marquette Cellardoor Winery uses its five acres to grow Marquestte and Frontenac Gris, and in 2018 produced its first ice wine. The property is on a hillside with ... Read more

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Founders of Icicle Brewing Company Pass the Torch to Longtime Family, Hop Industry Partners and Friends

Leavenworth, Wash. June 9, 2026 – Icicle Brewing Company announced today that founders Pamela and Oliver Brulotte are retiring and selling their majority ownership to Shelley and Eric Desmarais of […] The post Founders of Icicle Brewing Company Pass the Torch to Longtime Family, Hop Industry Partners and Friends appeared first on Sip Magazine .

Review: Fosforo Blanco Tequila

Fosforo is joining a growing list of mezcal producers hoping to grab a piece of the much larger tequila market. It’s admittedly a bold move jumping into the overcrowded world of tequila, but brands like Fosforo seem confident that their experience with the more artisanal production methods required of mezcal will set their tequila project… The post Review: Fosforo Blanco Tequila appeared first on Drinkhacker: The Insider's Guide to Good Drinking .

Green River Launches Distillery Select Line with Toasted Double Oak, Its Oldest Bourbon to Date

Green River Distilling Co. is releasing its oldest product yet: Toasted Double Oak Bourbon, bottled at 115.1 proof at eight years old. The high-proof whiskey will be the first in the new Distillery Select line, an innovative series launched to allow Green River to experiment with proofs, finishes, and rickhouse selection. Toasted Double Oak Bourbon will be available at the Owensboro, Ky. distillery beginning June 20 and the brand’s tasting room in Louisville starting June 26. The article Green River Launches Distillery Select Line with Toasted Double Oak, Its Oldest Bourbon to Date appeared first on VinePair .

Rum In The News - June 2026

Mike Kunetka shares with us in the June 2026 issue of "Got Rum?" magazine the most recent and noteworthy headlines in the rum industry.

Blue Riband Gin Gets a Modern Makeover

Blue Riband Gin unveils a bold new look, reimagining one of India's most iconic gin brands for a new generation of consumers. The refreshed packaging brings a contemporary and premium design language to the brand while preserving the trusted liquid and heritage that have defined Blue Riband Gin for decades. Sumit Tiwari, General manager - Marketing for Inbrew Beverages said, “With this refreshed identity, Blue Riband enters a new chapter that balances heritage with modernity. The new packaging has been thoughtfully designed to enhance the brand’s contemporary appeal while retaining the trust, familiarity, and taste profile that consumers have always loved. The revamp reflects Inbrew Beverages’ continued focus on premiumising and strengthening its portfolio through modernisation and consumer-led innovation, ensuring the brand resonates with both loyal consumers and a new generation seeking a premium gin experience.” Blue Riband Gin with its revamped pac

World Whiskies Awards 2026: Judging and winners announced

It was fun to get to peek behind the scenes of the World Whiskies Awards, and I was humbled and appreciative to be a part of it. The post World Whiskies Awards 2026: Judging and winners announced appeared first on CaskX .

This Long-Forgotten Drink Is Crème Brûlée as a Cocktail

Miley Aryucharoen wants you to drink flips year-round.

June 11: Alexander the Great Leaps Off This Mortal Coil

On this day in 323 B.C., Alexander the Great, King of Macedonia, Hegemon of the Hellenic League, Pharaoh of Egypt, King of Persia, Lord of Asia, conqueror of most of the known world, undefeated military leader and full-bore drunkard, died in the Babylonian palace of Nebuchadnezzar II at the age of 32. It was long held that guzzling copious amounts of wine during a two-day drink-up did Alex in, but lately historians have been poking holes in that theory. Alexander drank heroically during his entire adult life and it seems unlikely that a mini-bender would suddenly lay the great man so low. More likely he was poisoned. After feeling sick for a week and a half, Alexander tried one last desperate maneuver to overcome whatever malady was gripping him. He knocked back a massive bowl of wine in a single go. And while it had often worked to defeat his many hangovers, this time it came up short and Alex ascended toward Elysium. Or perhaps, since he'd declared himself a god, he fast-tracked righ

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The Pluralism Of Wine Writing

Einstein was there before us. As he famously put it, I know not with what technologies the third 67 Pall Mall awards were fought with, but the fourth will be fought with quills and inkwells. Perhaps entrants will be invited to nearby Westminster school and asked to produce their submissions in real time. Maybe Richard […]

Off The Beaten Track #35

To view this content, you must be a member of BeerTengoku's Patreon at $1 or more - Click "Read more" to unlock this content at the source The post Off The Beaten Track #35 appeared first on BeerTengoku .

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<div class="bbWrapper">Hi im having trouble with my cider brew. after doing hydrometer check it tasted good but after bottling and then sitting for 3.5 weeks cracked 1 bottle open my wife has said it still has a beer taste. ive put 1x can of Black Ro

Com’è un Barolo perfetto? Collina Rionda 1989 di Bruno Giacosa, per esempio

Riunendo persone che non assaggiano regolarmente insieme, la convergenza dei giudizi è spesso più eccezione che regola. Eventualità un po’ straniante per alcuni ma perfettamente logica e comprensibile. La casistica è talmente ampia che non serve pescare episodi. Ne parliamo … continua »

Marta Vidal named president of the Cava DO

The Regulatory Council of the Cava Designation of Origin has elected Marta Vidal as its new president for the next four years.

Spirits overtake wine in total global volumes

For the first time since IWSR records began in 1990, the total volume of spirits consumed worldwide exceeded the total volume of wine consumed.

Suntory Cup 2026 State Finalists Announced

More than 430 entries from bartenders across Australia have been narrowed down to the State Finalists for Suntory Cup 2026, setting the stage for one of the competition’s biggest years yet. As Club Suntory celebrates 40 years of supporting and championing the hospitality industry, this year’s competition challenged bartenders to create a cocktail inspired by… The post Suntory Cup 2026 State Finalists Announced appeared first on australianbartender.com.au .

Where to Watch 2026 FIFA World Cup in DC

Here’s a listing of spots to watch the 2026 men’s soccer World Cup in DC during the 5 week tournament (June 11 – July 19th). This is just a focus on bars – there will be watch parties on the Mall near the Capitol (enter on 4th st NW – 47/72 of group stage matches […]