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Wild Turkey Beacon 2025: Finale of the Master’s Keep Series That Began in 2015
Wild Turkey Beacon 2025 ends the Master’s Keep series with a 118-proof blend of 16- and 10-year bourbons. Guided by Jimmy, Eddie, and Bruce Russell, this finale crowns a collection that began in 2015 with 17 Year and continued with Decades, Revival, Cornerstone, Bottled in Bond, One, Unforgotten, Voyage, and Triumph. The post Wild Turkey Beacon 2025: Finale of the Master’s Keep Series That Began in 2015 first appeared on BourbonBlog .
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Age Statement in Cognac: It’s About Time
It is quite interesting to compare across spirit categories focusing on the notion of age, and how it is communicated on the bottle to the buyer. Scotch whisky makes wide use of the age statement, a statement of years aged in barrel which represents the age of the youngest whisky in the bottle. Rum too [...]
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Whiskey Review: Old Overholt 4-Year Straight Rye Whiskey
For this week's episode of Film & Whiskey , we’re revisiting one of America’s oldest whiskey labels: Old Overholt. This rye whiskey, recently updated to include a four-year age statement and bottled at 86 proof, is an evolution of the brand we last tasted back in 2020. That previous version was 80 proof and blended, with the oldest whiskey being only three years old. Now owned by Suntory as part of the Jim Beam portfolio, Old Overholt has seen multiple refreshes, including bottled-in-bond and 114-proof versions. But today, we’re keeping it simple and reviewing the newly standardized 86-proof, 4-year straight rye. We picked up a one-liter bottle for about $21 in Kentucky, while a 750ml runs around $20 in Ohio. That makes this one of the most affordable straight ryes on the market. But how does it hold up in the glass? Nose Brad : I like the nose on this. It's all sorts of sweet mint, like a sweet mint-flavored gum. There's vanilla frosting on it. It's not overly co
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When Trauma Treatment Needs More Care
Mental Health & Dual Diagnosis · Trauma When Trauma Treatment Needs a Higher Level of Care Trauma treatment may need a higher level of care when symptoms, substance use, safety concerns, withdrawal risk, or daily instability are too difficult to manage with weekly therapy alone. Quick answer: Trauma treatment may need a higher level of […]
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Pappy Van Winkle Whiskey Collection 2025 Released With Rare 25-Year Old at Auction on Legacy de Forge
Van Winkle Whiskey Collection 2025 returns with six classics including the 10 & 12 Year, 13 Year Rye, and 15 & 23 Year Bourbons—plus a rare 25-Year Old at Legacy de Forge auction, possibly the last bottle available. The post Pappy Van Winkle Whiskey Collection 2025 Released With Rare 25-Year Old at Auction on Legacy de Forge first appeared on BourbonBlog .
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Reading Between the Lines of the Latest TTB COLA Update
The Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau quietly updated its Certificate of Label Approval guidance this quarter. Here's what changed, what didn't, and which producer-side practices are getting tighter scrutiny.
videoDARK ARTS Whiskey House MIZUNARA FINISHED Review!
After sampling six different pours in the episode before this one, Jeff and Zane might be running a little low on focus—but that’s not stopping us from diving into Dark Arts Whiskey House’s Toasted Mizunara Finish! We break down the aroma, taste, and finish (with questionable accuracy), talk about the mysterious allure of Mizunara oak, and see if this Tulsa-based whiskey alchemist really has bottled a bit of magic. Expect plenty of laughs, distracted tangents, and maybe a few questionable tastin
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Project Zin 2026 Raises over $400,000 for Down Syndrome Connection of the Bay Area
Sixteenth Annual Celebration Debuts at Appellation Healdsburg and Launches a College Scholarship Honoring Brady Mauritson September 1, 2026 (Healdsburg, CA) — On August 22, 2026, California’s most celebrated Zinfandel winemakers, [...]
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Afternoon Brief: September 1
To Shelve or Not to Shelve: How the American Alcohol Response Varies Widely by Province: The availability of American alcohol varies widely across Canada — from full availability in Alberta to unavailable at the LCBO, Ontario's Crown-run liquor retailer, which happens to be one of the largest purchasers of alcohol in the world...
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El Mayor Tequila Partners with Tales of the Cocktail Foundation to Host Multi-City Industry Events and Sponsor Local and National Cocktail Competitions
The award-winning tequila brand partners with a master mixologist to host Tales on Tour industry events and competitions ST. LOUIS (March 23, 2026) – El Mayor Tequila – the award-winning premium tequila from the Gonzalez family – has partnered with master mixologist and industry thought leader Tiffanie Barriere to support Tales on Tour industry events, Read more... The post El Mayor Tequila Partners with Tales of the Cocktail Foundation to Host Multi-City Industry Events and Sponsor Local and National Cocktail Competitions appeared first on Tales of the Cocktail Foundation .
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The States That Tax Beer the Most (2026)
In the U.S., taxes account for a higher percentage of the cost of beer than ingredients, labor, and other materials combined. It’s a result of levies collected by several parties. A federal excise tax ranges from $0.11 to $0.58 per gallon of fermented malt beverages based on production, quantity and brewery location. Each state and Washington D.C. also imposes individual excise taxes on beer, and, from there, municipal-level levies and retail sales taxes drive the price up. The article The States That Tax Beer the Most (2026) appeared first on VinePair .
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Dutch Courage
The origin of the the phrase Dutch Courage
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Fresh Brew: Your Monthly Digest of Top Forum Discussions – March 2026
Most Discussed Topics Fan of FULLER´S ESBby JVi with 47 posts this monthLike topic states but i am not fan of what that cost for me per 0.5l bottle and like to try it someday in near future.Found 2 different BYO recipes for this bitter but reading those raised set of … Gelatin, BioFine or […] The post Fresh Brew: Your Monthly Digest of Top Forum Discussions – March 2026 first appeared on Brewer's Friend .
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🎧Tomorrow Cellars: Wine When You Don’t Want the Buzz with Tracy Sweeney
Small Fortune podcast host Carol Collison talks with Tracy Sweeney. She had a big job managing the DTC operations for six luxury Napa brands in the Treasury Wine portfolio when she decided to leave to join a partner in founding Tomorrow Cellars, a company that produces alcohol-removed wines. Learn about her keys to management success in large companies, why she decided to become an entrepreneur, and the wild process of building a wine brand while learning how to make and sell a product that is regulated not by the TTB but by the FDA, and all the complexities that come with that.
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31 Clues Your Drinking Is Becoming A Problem
How do you know when it’s time to do something about your drinking? 🍷 If you’re a grey zone drinker like I was, the chances are it’s not that clear. Perhaps your life looks pretty normal, from the outside. You’re still showing up for your life and taking care of the 101 things on your […] The post 31 Clues Your Drinking Is Becoming A Problem appeared first on The Sober School .
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Koopers Whiskey Names Austin Hospitality Veteran Jeremy Murray Director of Sales to Lead Brand Expansion
September 1, 2026 (Ledbetter, TX) — More than a decade after becoming the first Austin bar owner to put Koopers Whiskey behind the bar, hospitality entrepreneur Jeremy Murray is joining the Texas [...]
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Napa Valley Vintners Invests $1.8 Million to Support Student Health at Schools Across Napa County
September 1, 2026 (Saint Helena, CA) — As Napa County students return to school this fall, families can feel assured that resources are available to help them thrive. Napa Valley [...]
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Colombiana: A Rediscovery of Recipes and Rituals from the Soul of Colombia by Mariana Velásquez
The Rum University shares with us in the March 2026 issue of "Got Rum?" a publisher's review of "Colombiana: A Rediscovery of Recipes and Rituals from the Soul of Colombia" written by Mariana Velásquez.
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James MacPhail to Release Inaugural Vintage of MacPhail Family Wines Under Reclaimed Namesake Label
Acclaimed California winemaker returns to Toulouse Vineyard with a limited inaugural Pinot Noir available now by allocation September 1, 2026 (Healdsburg, CA) — After more than thirty harvests crafting acclaimed [...]
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📺Italian Wine Has 7 Levels. Most People Get Stuck on Level 1
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Is Now the Time to Buy a California Vineyard or Winery?
California's wine market is correcting. Learn why the 2026 grape crop could determine the bottom, and why now may be the time to buy vineyard property.
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Spring Mountain Vineyard Partners with Bin 415 at the Fairmont Hotel, San Francisco
Historic Napa Valley Winery Brings Famed Mountain Terroir to San Francisco Landmark Hotel September 1, 2026 (St. Helena, CA) — Spring Mountain Vineyard, a storied estate nestled in the Spring [...]
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📺Inside One of Italy’s Greatest Wine Families | Emidio Pepe & The Next Generation
Italy's Icons of Wine, Emidio Pepe sadly passed away one month ago. Two weeks before, I was fortunate to have spent the day with Chiara and the Pepe family a...
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At Home With Francis Ford Coppola Winery
At Home With Francis Ford Coppola Winery