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Celebrate National Martini Day with Devil’s Grin Gin
National Martini Day is here, and there's no better time to raise a glass to one of the world's most iconic cocktails. There is no better test of a gin than a Martini. It is sophisticated, unforgiving, and exactly where Devil’s Grin shines. Why We Love It: This is Devil’s Grin in high definition. The [...] The post Celebrate National Martini Day with Devil’s Grin Gin appeared first on Chilled Magazine .
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Where Every Cocktail Tells a Story, Doberman Drawing Room, Las Vegas
Chilled had the incredible opportunity to step inside Doberman Drawing Room in Las Vegas, Nevada, and what we found was a space that is immersive, intimate, and layered with a kind of lived-in mystique that makes it feel less like a bar and more like you have slipped into a story in progress. Location photos [...] The post Where Every Cocktail Tells a Story, Doberman Drawing Room, Las Vegas appeared first on Chilled Magazine .
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Wenzel Straight Bourbon Finished in Sherry Casks
Wenzel Distillery Straight Bourbon Whiskey Finished in Sherry Casks 59.55% ABV $109 Website We would like to thank Wenzel Distillery and The Whiskey Bard for sending us a sample to review. This 7 Year Whiskey blends rich Sherry influences, imparting deep, fruity notes of dried figs, raisins and chocolate. It reveals a velvety smooth texture […] The post Wenzel Straight Bourbon Finished in Sherry Casks first appeared on Whisk(e)y Apostle: Proselytizing the way of the malt .
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Best Lemon Juice Substitutes for Mixed Drinks
Discover the best lemon juice substitutes for mixed drinks and cocktails, including easy alternatives that maintain flavor and balance. The post Best Lemon Juice Substitutes for Mixed Drinks appeared first on Crafty Bartending .
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Green River Honey Finished Bourbon Review: A $25 Honey Whiskey Worth Trying?
Updated: June 2026 The short answer: Green River Honey Finished Bourbon is a 92-proof, 4-year Kentucky straight bourbon with real honey added directly to the barrel during finishing. At $25 MSRP, it delivers a clean, honey-forward sip without the syrupy sweetness of most flavored whiskeys. We give it a combined 36.75/50 and an easy recommend. Introduction First, a quick note on the category, because "honey-finished bourbon" sits in a legal gray zone that Green River is navigating carefully. Under TTB rules, anything labeled "Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey" cannot have flavoring, coloring, or sweeteners added after distillation and aging. That's the rule that makes bourbon, bourbon. But in Green River's own words: "We start with real 4-year Kentucky straight bourbon and then add real locally sourced honey directly into the barrel. Then we let time do what it does best, and that's it." You may be wondering, as we still are, how this constitutes "finishing" if it happens in the same pr
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A few blends picked at random
Johnnie Walker ‘Blonde’ (40%, OB, blended Scotch, +/-2026) Dewar's 8 yo 'Caribbean Smooth' (40%, OB, blended scotch, +/-2025) Grant’s Stand Fast (no ABV, OB, blended Scotch, twist cap, +/-1965) Ainslie’s King’s Legend ‘Old Special’ (40%, OB, blended Scotch, M. Di Chiano, long twist cap, +/-1970) Blended Scotch 12 yo (53%, Decadent Drams, refill sherry hogshead, 295 bottles, 2025) Coachbuilt 18 yo (48%, blended Scotch, 3,000 bottles, 2024) Soho Selection 30 yo 1994/2025 ‘VAT #3’ (49.5%, Milroy’s, peated cask, blended Scotch) Blended Scotch 26 yo ‘Kung Hei Fat Choy’ (45%, Lucky Choice & Friends, sherry butt, cask #6962024, +/-2025)
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Garrison Brothers Cowboy Bourbon, 2025
I’d like to thank the Texas Whiskey Festival, Garrison Brothers, and their PR partners for providing this sample with no strings attached. When you think of great bourbon, who do you think of first? The obvious answer is Kentucky, right? So much so that there are still folks out there who think that it’s the only place that bourbon can be made. But there are folks all over the country these days who are lining up to prove that other states have what it takes as well. For example, I recently received a couple of samples through the Texas Whiskey Festival. They were promoting the winners of their “Best Texas Whiskey of 2026” competition. I ended up with samples of two of their category winners. We’ll talk about the bourbon today and then hit the rye in a bonus post on Friday, so keep an eye out for that. But before we get into the winner, let’s let the Festival speak for themselves about their contest: The 2026 Texas Whiskey Festival brought together distilleries from across the state fo
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Hogshead: Aultmore, Glentauchers, Speyside…
We've tried a large range of bottlings from Hogshead Imports (or rather Hogshead Indie) in the past two years or so. Some have been really good, but other were sometimes marred by weird cask choices. Today we're trying a couple of older releases, mostly from refill casks.
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Court dismisses contractor bid to block Diageo’s EABL sale
A court has rejected another bid from contracting firm Jilk Contruction to block Diageo's sale of its stake in East African Breweries.
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Ohio’s Hemp Law Runs Into the Dormant Commerce Clause: Federal Court Blocks Enforcement of S.B. 56 Against Hemp Companies
Ohio can regulate hemp. Ohio can regulate intoxicating cannabinoids. Ohio can decide that certain... The post Ohio’s Hemp Law Runs Into the Dormant Commerce Clause: Federal Court Blocks Enforcement of S.B. 56 Against Hemp Companies appeared first on Libation Law Blog .
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See winning photos from Louis Jadot Wine Photographer of the Year 2026
Winners announced...
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A Dash of Chartreuse in Your Martini
A closer look at the resurgence of Chartreuse Martinis
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Lactalis’ challenge to Nutri-Score to go before top EU court
Lactalis has confirmed the French Council of State has referred the dairy giant’s challenge to Nutri-Score to the EU’s top court.
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Review: Russell’s Reserve Bourbon 13 Years Old (Updated 2026)
Wild Turkey’s Russell’s Reserve brand tends to fly under the radar a bit, but ignoring this latest release would be a mistake. It might be the best bottling ever to come out under the label. You’re getting a 13 year old cask-strength bourbon, available for a limited time. Here’s a bit of the story behind… The post Review: Russell’s Reserve Bourbon 13 Years Old (Updated 2026) appeared first on Drinkhacker: The Insider's Guide to Good Drinking .
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USDA urged to help California wineries amid Pierce’s Disease fears
USDA urged to help California wineries amid Pierce's Disease fears
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HQ Build-Out: Episode 1
We're locked in for at least 4 years, and the renovation is officially underway. Come take a look at what we're building — before the walls go up and the bottles find their home.
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Mount Gay reveals first age-statement rums
Rémy Cointreau-owned Mount Gay has launched its first aged rum collection, which includes a 15- and 25-year-old The post Mount Gay reveals first age-statement rums appeared first on The Spirits Business .
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Concrete Rose opens in Houston
Cocktail bar Concrete Rose has opened in downtown Houston, championing Chicano culture and its co-founder’s Mexican-American background The post Concrete Rose opens in Houston appeared first on The Spirits Business .
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Blade and Bow debuts 12YO Solera Reserve
Diageo-owned whiskey brand Blade and Bow has launched a new 12-year-old Solera Reserve as an annual limited release The post Blade and Bow debuts 12YO Solera Reserve appeared first on The Spirits Business .
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Family-owned spirits brands on legacy and long-term thinking
Ahead of Father’s Day, we spoke to producers from family-owned spirits brands about the advantages and pitfalls of working with your dad The post Family-owned spirits brands on legacy and long-term thinking appeared first on The Spirits Business .
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Are RTDs a threat or necessity to the gin category?
A panel debated whether RTDs are an opportunity or threat to gin, and explored the future of cans, bottles and the fast-growing category The post Are RTDs a threat or necessity to the gin category? appeared first on The Spirits Business .
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Is the Diageo UK MD getting ready to leave?
Rumours are continuing to circulate over whether the head of Diageo’s operations in the UK is preparing to step down after less than a year in the role. The post Is the Diageo UK MD getting ready to leave? appeared first on The Drinks Business .
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Copa Jerez to test UK chefs and sommeliers’ pairing prowess
Entries are now open for the UK finals of Copa Jerez, the gastronomic competition that challenges chefs and sommeliers to create a perfect Sherry-inspired menu. The post Copa Jerez to test UK chefs and sommeliers’ pairing prowess appeared first on The Drinks Business .
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Frost and hail threaten 2026 US and French wine harvests
Severe frost and hail have already caused extensive vineyard damage across parts of the United States and France, raising concerns over another difficult harvest year. Growers are reporting losses of up to 90% in some regions, with months of weather risks still ahead. The post Frost and hail threaten 2026 US and French wine harvests appeared first on The Drinks Business .