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Cellier du Chateau de la Chaume Aligoté 2023

Maryland’s Beer Delivery Case Shows Why “Employee Delivery” May Not Save Discriminatory Alcohol Shipping Laws

States defending local alcohol privileges often try to draft around the dormant Commerce Clause... The post Maryland’s Beer Delivery Case Shows Why “Employee Delivery” May Not Save Discriminatory Alcohol Shipping Laws appeared first on Libation Law Blog .

Rosé quiz: How well do you know the world of pink wines?

From key styles to famous fans...

5 Summer Drinks That Take the Edge Off (without booze)

A review of the best nonalcoholic drinks that give you a buzz without the booze.

Australia’s Glandore Whisky Makes India Debut

India’s premium whisky market is steadily embracing newer global styles beyond Scotch, bourbon and homegrown single malts. Joining this expanding landscape is Glandore, the first Australian whisky brand to officially enter the Indian market. Imported by Basil Alliance Services Pvt Ltd, Glandore Australian Whisky has now reached premium retail outlets across South and Central Delhi, following its initial rollout in Uttar Pradesh. The company is also eyeing expansion into Haryana and other northern markets. Crafted using Victorian grain and matured in ex-bourbon American oak barrels, the whisky is later finished in Australian Chardonnay wine casks, giving it a smoother and fruit-forward character. The brand says the whisky has been designed to appeal to Indian consumers looking for approachable yet premium international spirits. The whisky offers notes of vanilla, honeycomb, caramel and ripe fruits, balanced with gentle oak undertones. Positioned in the affordable premium category,

Garciarevalo Casamaro Rueda Verdejo 2024

Our Favorite Easy Mezcal Cocktails

From a coconut water highball to a White Negroni Piña Colada, these simple recipes require just a few ingredients.

June 4: Socrates’ Birthday

It's Socrates’ Birthday. Born in 469 BC, the Greek philosopher died 70 years later when a trial didn't go his way and he was ordered to drink a glass of hemlock. But before he got around to that last draught, he did manage to get into some wine. How much? Well, let's just say he had a complicated relationship with the vine. In one breath he would tell people, in a loud and sometimes drunken voice, that he could take or leave the vino. Then in the next, he would swear that he could outdrink anyone at anytime and never even act drunk. He liked to say that his challengers, as they rolled about in a stupor at his feet, would look up and think him a statue, because he stood up so unwaveringly straight. Just untouched by the stuff. And if you didn't believe him, well, why didn't you just break out an amphora of the good stuff and let's see what's what? It was also reported that Socrates rarely paid for his own wine, and it's not hard to see how.

Whisky Review: Chivas Regal 12-Year Blended Scotch

Introduction We are checking out Chivas Regal 12-Year Blended Scotch , and it feels a little strange to say this out loud, because neither of us has really gone back to this bottle since season one of the podcast. It is not something either of us regularly keeps on the shelf. That said, revisiting it now feels overdue. Chivas Regal 12 is a blended Scotch whisky, aged a minimum of 12 years, meaning every whisky in the blend is at least that old. From what we can tell, most of the components sit right at that 12-year mark. There are multiple distilleries involved in the blend, including several from Speyside, which makes sense given the lighter, more floral, fruit-forward profile we tend to enjoy from that region. This is an 80-proof whisky, bottled at 40% ABV, and it is very clearly positioned as an affordable entry point into Scotch. With that in mind, we did not need to overcomplicate the setup. The real question was whether this still holds up, especially when tasted alongside other

Bordeaux Rhum Festival: Rumporter unveils its second exclusive bottling

Official poster — Bordeaux Rhum Festival 2026. On Saturday 6 June, the Bordeaux Rhum Festival celebrates its seventh edition at the Palais de la Bourse. A day of tastings, encounters and masterclasses that turns Bordeaux into the capital of rum for a weekend — and where Rumporter will unveil, on its stand, its second exclusive… Cet article Bordeaux Rhum Festival: Rumporter unveils its second exclusive bottling est apparu en premier sur Rumporter .

Distillerie de Labourdonnais revamps its brand identity to boost visibility and assert its Mauritian roots

The highly regarded Distillerie de Labourdonnais is rolling out a new visual identity, with new labels and a new website. It is the perfect occasion to take stock of this Mauritian rum with Mickaël Derunes, General Manager of Distillerie de Labourdonnais. By Rumporter What is the history of the Distillery? Distillerie de Labourdonnais was launched… Cet article Distillerie de Labourdonnais revamps its brand identity to boost visibility and assert its Mauritian roots est apparu en premier sur Rumporter .

Japanese wine for sushi, why not?

Fatty salmon sashimi, iron-rich tuna nigiri, cucumber maki, fish roe gunkan… these are the takeaways I crave most when temperatures hit 30°C. And what better to pair them with than a crisp and mineral bottle of Japanese wine? Here are some fun facts and six wines to try.

Botivo joins the Mangrove portfolio

Non-alcoholic brand Botivo has joined the Mangrove Global portfolio of spirits, world whiskies and non-alcoholic drinks.

The Millionaires� Club 2026: the world�s bestselling Indian whisky brands

Indian whisky remains one of the most important engines of The Millionaires’ Club, with brands growing from 157.9 million to 163.1 million cases – a 3.3% increase.