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How Cognac Became a Black Cultural Icon

A closer look at Cognac’s place in Black America

Just the Sip: Stagg 24D Review

Stagg is a brand that requires no introduction to anyone remotely up to speed with the bourbon landscape. In fact, most bottles produced by Buffalo Trace are so strongly established that it feels about as familiar as ABCs. So for the sake of direction, I’ll touch on how this particular batch of Stagg differs from […]

May 2026 - Cooking With Rum

Chef Susan Whitley shares with us in the May 2026 issue of "Got Rum?" two delicious recipes: Apricot ‘n Rum Chicken and Creamy Roasted Carrot Soup. Bon appetit!

Indian Products Take Centre Stage at TFWA Singapore

•⁠  ⁠From Rampur and Amrut to Indri, Seven Islands and Mahua-finished malts, Indian companies showcase premium ambitions at the world’s leading duty-free exhibition India’s alcoholic beverage industry made a powerful statement at the TFWA Exhibition and Conference in Singapore this year, underlining how Indian spirits are rapidly moving from a domestic-volume business to a globally recognised premium category. From award-winning single malts and luxury brandies to innovative Mahua-finished whiskies and travel retail exclusives, Indian companies used the global duty-free platform to showcase their growing confidence, expanding international footprints and premium aspirations. What stood out most at TFWA Singapore was the increasing presence of Indian companies across categories. A decade ago, Indian participation at global travel retail exhibitions was limited. Today, Indian brands are competing alongside established global names in whisky, rum, vodka and brandy, w

Sakura Sake Shop launches Japan’s first low-carbon sake

Sake retailer Sakura Sake Shop, has teamed up with global carbon management platform Zevero, to launch 作 for 2126 (ZAKU for 2126) – which it claims is Japan’s first low-carbon sake. The post Sakura Sake Shop launches Japan’s first low-carbon sake appeared first on The Drinks Business .

May 2026

An evening with Bushmills Irish whiskey

Replay now available below ***** Few Irish whiskeys carry a story as deep-rooted and far-reaching as Bushmills, and we’re spending an entire evening exploring what makes it so enduring. Join me as we trace the brand’s origins along the north coast of Antrim, explore centuries of distilling tradition, and unpack how Bushmills became synonymous with […] The post An evening with Bushmills Irish whiskey appeared first on Stories & Sips Whiskey Club .

Amrut Pravas Single Malt Whisky Review

*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]" dir="auto" data-turn-id="request-WEB:68f8d1b7-40df-4029-abb7-5d09c3d0ae10-0" data-turn-id-container="request-WEB:68f8d1b7-40df-4029-abb7-5d09c3d0ae10-0" data-testid="conversation-turn-2" data-scroll-anchor="false" data-turn="assistant"> Amrut recently launched its latest single malt — the Amrut Pravas — exclusively for the global travel retail market and in a First Exclusive we got our hands on the Indian Single Malt (more like they sent it to us). That means you’re not going to casually spot this on retail shelves anytime soon, at least in the first phase of the launch. The whisky comes in a 1-litre format at 46% ABV at a approx price point of Rs. 15,000. Now that's not your average price point, but with only 3,000 bottles released globally in the first run, maki

Amrut Launches Pravas Single Malt Whisky at TFWA Singapore 2026 Exclusive to Duty Free

Amrut Distilleries has launched Pravas Single Malt Whisky exclusively for global travel retail, at TFWA Singapore 2026. We speak with Master Distiller & COO Ashok Chokkalingam at the show about this new expression & Amrut's overseas performance & expansion.

South Seas Distillery on Reviving Mahua & Indian Spirits for GTR at TFWA Singapore 2026

At TFWA Singapore 2026, we spoke with Bhanu Kaila, Commercial Director at Seven Seas Distillery, about the company’s presence at the show - showcasing Six Brothers Mahura as well as Crazy Cock Whiskies - the growing visibility of Indian spirits in global travel retail, and what lies ahead for the brand internationally.

Radico Khaitan on Indian Spirits, Global Travel Retail & TFWA Singapore 2026

At TFWA Singapore 2026, we spoke with Sanjeev Banga of Radico Khaitan about their presence at the show, the evolving Indian spirits category, and opportunities in the global travel retail market.

LARK Bringing Tasmanian Single Malt Whisky to the Mainstream | TFWA Singapore 2026

At TFWA Singapore 2026, we spoke with Stuart Gregor from Lark Distilling Co. about the brand’s presence at the show showcasing LARK Tasmanian Single Malt Whisky, developments in the whisky category in Tasmania, and the evolving global travel retail landscape.

Tilaknagar Industries Showcases Mansion House, Seven Islands & Samsara at TFWA Singapore 2026

At TFWA Singapore 2026, we speak with Soumyajit Das, Assistant General Manager – International Business at Tilaknagar Industries Ltd about the company’s showcase at the event, featuring Mansion House Brandy, Seven Islands Whisky, and Samsara Gin as part of its global travel retail portfolio.

Picadilly Debuts Indri Ilika at TFWA Singapore 2026 Exclusive to Duty Free

At TFWA Singapore 2026, we speak with Madhu Khanna, International Business Head, and Manmeet Kaur, General Manager – Global Travel Retail, at Piccadily Agro Industries Ltd about the company’s showcase at the event, including the new Indri Ilika expression created exclusively for airport duty-free retail, alongside other offerings such as Indri Single Malt Whisky and Camikara Rum.

Alexana

Great photo of Dr. Madaiah Revana. Today we share the beautiful wines of eminent cardiologist, Dr. Madaiah Revana. He founded Alexana in the Dundee Hills AVA many years back. The winery has expensive views of the Dundee Hills and they are a modern facility that utilizes both gravity flow and is certified Gold LEED. Tresider Burns handles winemaking, formerly being head winemaker at White Rose. I love the wines that he makes, as I tasted with him several weeks ago. I adored the 2024 Alexana ‘Signature’ Chardonnay (OB, 94) which is a deep and powerful wine that is already neatly defined. which is another gorgeous edition of this wine.  I love the 2024 Alexana ‘Landslide Blocks’ Pinot Noir (OB, 95) which is sourced from both volcanic and marine sedimentary soils at their estate vineyard. It has an amazing push/pull between stony and salty nuance. Learn more about this outstanding Oregon winery at http://www.alexanawinery.com Here are the great new release wines by Alexana. 

Realm’s Scott Becker: Standing on the Shoulders of Giants

In the first episode of a 2-part interview, Carol Collison talks with Scott Becker. He tells the story of how he entered the wine business and the mentor relationships he cultivated that helped him advance his career. Jack Cakebread brought him into the Valley and vouched for him to Vic Motto, founding partner of GWP with current partner Mike Fisher. Vic and Mike hired him to work at Global Wine Partners, which is where Carol Collison and he met. He next moved to Harlan estate. Hear all the lessons he learned leading up to his acquisition of Realm Cellars, which is the subject of Part 2.

Afternoon Brief, September 15

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15 TRENDING STORY California Wines Advances Expert-Level Wine Education with Capstone California Level 4 California Wines today announced the final rollout of Capstone California Level 4, the most [...]

Franciacorta Celebrates the Winners of the 78th Emmy® Awards

September 15, 2026 (Los Angeles, CA) — Franciacorta raises a glass to the winners of the 78th Emmy® Awards while celebrating its sixth consecutive year as an official partner of [...]

Lange

Here are the outstanding new wines by Lange. It is my pleasure to share the wines from one of the historic locations in Oregon. It was back in 1987 that Don and Wendy Lange bought a massive property in the Dundee Hills, with sweeping views of the valley. For many years Don crafted his namesake wines for and then his son, Jesse, transitioned into their head winemaker, taking over for his father. Jesse’s formal winemaking training occurred at New Zealand’s Lincoln University while on a student exchange scholarship from Oregon State in 1999. Jesse made world-class wines for years. The new 2024 wines were sensational across the board. I love the 2024 Lange ‘Estate’ Pinot Noir (OB, 95) which is big and well-structured with amazing aging potential. Learn more about these beautiful wines at https://www.langewinery.com/ and here are my reviews of the Lange wines. 2025 Lange ‘Reserve’ Pinot Gris- Stored in all neutral French oak puncheons, the 2025 Lange ‘Reserve’ Pinot Gris offers nutmeg drenc

Wine News: What I’m Reading the Week of 9/13/26

Hello and welcome to my weekly roundup of the wine stories that I find of interest on the web. I The post Wine News: What I’m Reading the Week of 9/13/26 appeared first on Vinography .