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videoSHELTER POINT 66.3% BARREL PICK REVIEW
Shelter Point Distillery Ultima Series Release 05 Trenny and C Single Barrel Pick Review 66.3% 5 Years Old No Chill Filtration Natural Colour Available shelterpoint.ca whisky club membership #shelterpoint
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Finding confidence in wine: why you don’t have to know everything
When you’re the nominated wine person in your friendship circle, whether through training or simply blind enthusiasm, it can feel daunting having to make wine choices for the whole table. The questioning looks and the faith in your abilities can all add to the pressure. Wine writer and WSET Level 3 graduate Annona Dodoo knows how daunting wine can feel when you’re still finding your feet. Here, she shares what helped her build confidence and why you don’t need to know everything to enjoy wine or make a good choice. You’re at dinner with a group of people and as the person studying wine, you’ve automatically been given the responsibility of choosing the bottles for the table. The wine list comes to you, and so does the waiter. You can feel all eyes on you as you make your way through the list, hoping to make a good choice. You recognise a couple of wines, and using what you’ve learned, you’re able to make your choices. The bottles arrive and are poured for you to taste. You give a nod o
videoVoting open for English Whisky Awards
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How Wine, Truffles and Honey Could Help Europe Fight Wildfires
Countries are learning that the finer things in life sometimes have a serendipitous side benefit.
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Fushimi Sake Village: Insider’s Guide to Sake Tasting in Kyoto
Fushimi Sake Village is one of the best places in Kyoto to enjoy sake tasting alongside local food in a relaxed, all-in-one setting in the heart of Fushimi. Located in Kyoto’s famous Fushimi sake district, this unique spot brings together more than 150 varieties of sake from 18 local breweries, offering a convenient way to explore a wide range of styles without moving between venues. Whether you are new to sake or already a fan, it offers an easy and enjoyable way to experience Kyoto’s sake culture in one place. What Is Fushimi Sake Village? Guests who join our sake tour often ask us the same question:“Where should we go […] 投稿 Fushimi Sake Village: Insider’s Guide to Sake Tasting in Kyoto は Kyoto Insider Sake Experience に最初に表示されました。
videoJohnnie Walker x Robert Wun | Lunar New Year 2026 – Year of the Horse
Johnnie Walker, the world’s number one Scotch whisky, partners with haute couturier Robert Wun to celebrate Lunar New Year 2026 with a limited-edition design inspired by the Year of the Horse. Renowned for its strength, resilience and forward momentum, the horse is reimagined through Robert Wun’s contemporary couture lens. The collaboration brings together the craft of whisky-making and the artistry of haute couture, featuring striking designs for Johnnie Walker Blue Label and Johnnie Walker XR2
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Hampden Estate 1753
Each year, The Whisky Exchange team samples hundreds of exceptional spirits, but only one earns our prestigious Spirit of the Year award. This year’s winner […]
videoBuy the Vineyard, Not the Label: $250 Burgundy for $69.98
Bouchard Pere et Fils Nuits Saint Georges 1er Cru Les Cailles 2018 Link to Purchase Wine: https://www.winex.com/bouchard-pere-et-fils-nuits-saint-georges-1er-cru-les-cailles-2018.html This is one of those rare Burgundy deals where the story may be every bit as compelling as the wine. Following the 2022 acquisition of Bouchard Père & Fils by Artemis Domaines, the group behind names including Château Latour and Domaine d’Eugénie, Bouchard’s enormous collection of vineyard holdings is being reorganized. Among the parcels slated to move into the prestigious Domaine d’Eugénie portfolio is Bouchard’s Nuits-Saint-Georges Premier Cru Les Cailles, a superb site directly bordering the celebrated Les Saint-Georges vineyard. Before that transition is complete, however, we landed library stock of the 2018 Bouchard Les Cailles, aged under ideal conditions in Bouchard’s historic cellars in Beaune. Bouchard At eight years of age, this is classic Nuits-Saint-Georges beginning to hit a beautifu
videoThe BEST Whisky Show | Independent Spirits Festival 2026 Review
The Independent Spirits Festival returned to Leith Theatre on Saturday March 21st, 2026 so what did I make of it and should you go to the Independent Spirits Festival 2027? Yes my second year at what is the greatest Whisky festival on earth! From trying 50 year old Scotch to exceptional grain whiskies and new releases. SUPPORT THE CHANNEL: Join Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/jeffwhisky Subscribe for more: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChSPQQ4v5h89je_B0Mvus2g?sub_confirmation=1 🎉 Big shou
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Elixirs of India: A Journey Through India’s Traditional Drinks and Flavors by Aarav Patel
The Rum University shares with us in the May 2026 issue of "Got Rum?" magazine a publisher's review of "Elixirs of India: A Journey Through India’s Traditional Drinks and Flavors" written by Aarav Patel.
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Glenfarclas 10 Year Old
I haven’t done a post like this before. For the most part up until now each article has been unique. I don’t tend to buy the same bottle twice but after 7 or 8 years of posting I do end up getting the same sample many years apart. Mostly this happens on Christmas Advent calendars […]
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【 February 10 (Tuesday) Release 】Whisky & Spirits Festival 2026 in Yokohama A large-scale tasting event for whisky and spirits!
Japan’s largest whisky & spirits tasting event, “Whisky & Spirits Festival 2026 in Yokohama,” tickets go on sale February 10! Tickets for the featured tasting seminars will also go on sale simultaneously. WHISKY & SPIRITS FESTIVAL 2026 in YOKOHAMA will be held on Saturday, April 25 and Sunday, April 26, 2026. This event features not […]
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The Joy Of Being Sober Smug
In my drinking days, the idea that sobriety could be anything other than deprivation and punishment seemed completely laughable to me. I was sure that sober people were missing out, big time. So it’s kind of funny that I’m sat here, talking about the joy of being sober smug. That’s my name for that feeling […] The post The Joy Of Being Sober Smug appeared first on The Sober School .
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Everything You Know About Zacapa 23 Is a Lie: The Great Rum Redaction
Zacapa 23 is a lie? If you have been wandering down the spirits aisle for the last twenty years, you have watched a masterclass in corporate gaslighting. The bottle is instantly familiar. It is tall and elegant and features that now largely plastic petate band. It is Ron Zacapa Centenario 23. If you get the... The post Everything You Know About Zacapa 23 Is a Lie: The Great Rum Redaction appeared first on thefatrumpirate.com .
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Paul John Whisky Tops ADI International Spirits Competition 2026
Paul John Indian Single Malt Whisky recently won the Best of Class – International Whisky award at the American Distilling Institute (ADI) International Spirits Competition 2026. This year’s competition brought together whiskies from leading whisky-producing nations including Scotland, the United States, Japan, Taiwan, Canada, and Australia. Paul John Classic Select Cask secured the Best of Class – International Whisky and Best of Category – Indian Single Malt Whisky titles , along with a Double Gold Medal . Paul John Brilliance followed with a Double Gold Medal, while the Peated Select Cask, Bold, and Nirvana Unpeated expressions received Gold Medals. Paul John PX rounded off the haul with a Silver Medal. Paul John Whisky’s performance at ADI arrives at a moment when the global whisky conversation is genuinely shifting. Consumers and industry experts are increasingly looking beyond traditional producing regions, drawn by the unique character that India's
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videoMark Reynier — No Holds Barred | Terroir, Barley & the Truth About Whisky FULL REPLAY
Mark Reynier is one of the most influential—and at times controversial—figures in modern whisky. From reviving Bruichladdich Distillery to founding Waterford Distillery, he has consistently challenged how the industry thinks about flavour, provenance, and transparency. In this conversation, we go deep into one central idea: Does terroir matter in whisky? We explore: – Barley vs cask — what really drives flavour – Why terroir is rarely discussed in whisky – What Mark Reynier learned from Bruichla
videoJim Beam® x Cadillac Formula 1® Team Partnership Announcement
Old roots. New roads. Two American originals united once again, this time, on the world’s fastest stage. We’re proud to be the Official Spirits Partner of the Cadillac Formula 1® Team. #BestEnjoyedResponsibly Visit JimBeam.com for more information http://www.jimbeam.com Subscribe to Jim Beam’s YouTube Channel: http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=JimBeamOfficial Follow Jim Beam on social media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Jimbeamofficial/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.co
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Serralunga Day 2026 (e qualcosa di fondamentale che le degustazioni NON dicono)
Vorrei arrivare al dunque della questione senza perdermi nei dettagli di una giornata piena di così tante cose che a menzionarne solo qualcuna ti perdi tutte le altre, quindi salto a pié pari la cronaca spiccia. Sono tornato al Serralunga … continua »
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10 Scotch Whisky Trends Every Drinker Should Know In 2026
Recent data from the SWA shows that India has already reclaimed the top spot from France as the largest market for Scotch whisky by volume, with nearly 192 million bottles shipped. The post 10 Scotch Whisky Trends Every Drinker Should Know In 2026 appeared first on Vintage Acquisitions .
videoTorfrauch im Doppelpack! Torabhaig Cnoc Na Moine & Sound of Sleat - Whisky Verkostung│Pat Hock
Zwei Single Malts von der Isle of Skye, die die Legacy Series der Brennerei um zwei weitere Editionen erweitern! In diesem Video verkoste ich den Torabhaig Cnoc Na Mòine & Sound of Sleat (Legacy Series Chapter #3 und #4). 👉🏻 Abonniere jetzt meinen Kanal, um nichts mehr zu verpassen! ✅ Folgt mir auf Instagram und Facebook für unterhaltsamen Whisky Content: https://www.instagram.com/pat.hock https://www.facebook.com/pathockwhisky 🥃 Werde Teil der Whisky Community: https://www.facebook.com/group
videoRaised Together Drivers Edition | Jim Beam® x Cadillac Formula 1® Team
Front row seat since the beginning. @CadillacF1TeamOfficial, we’ll leave the driving to you. #BestEnjoyedResponsibly Visit JimBeam.com for more information http://www.jimbeam.com Subscribe to Jim Beam’s YouTube Channel: http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=JimBeamOfficial Follow Jim Beam on social media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Jimbeamofficial/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JimBeam Twitter: https://twitter.com/jimbeam About Jim Beam®: Jim Beam is the world's best
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Keg to keg transfer
<div class="bbWrapper">I'll start by stating that I have no issues doing these transfers but looking for an alternative option.<br /> <br /> So when I clean my kegs I usually have several to do at once. I rinse all the kegs out best I can with water
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Creative Graduation Gift Basket Ideas for 2026
Graduation season arrives quickly every spring, bringing with it one familiar question: What should I gift? The gift purchase usually begins between April and June and families start searching for meaningful graduation gift ideas for 2026. In this blog, we will provide you with fantastic ideas for g.. Read More
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INSIDER DEAL! 52% OFF Tin Barn Zin!
Save $22 a bottle on the 91-93 point Tin Barn Vineyards Los Chamizal Vineyard Moon Mountain Zinfandel. Tin Barn Zinfandel ... Read more