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Whiskey Review: Penelope Riviera
The short answer: Penelope Riviera is a 94-proof blend of 8-year American light whiskey and straight bourbon, finished in rosé wine casks from Southern France. MSRP is $79.99. It's a pleasant, springtime-friendly sipper with rum-like sweetness and bright citrus, but the price outpaces the juice. We scored it 33/50. Introduction Today on Film & Whiskey, we're returning to Penelope, a brand we haven't touched in a while but have a strong history with. Today's release is Riviera, a blend of 8-year American light whiskey and straight bourbon, finished in rosé wine casks from Southern France, bottled at 94 proof and priced at $79.99 in Ohio. Two things worth flagging before we get into it. First, we've had the Penelope Rosé Finish before, and it remains one of our favorite expressions from the brand, so we came into this with high expectations for anything finished in rosé from Penelope. Second, American light whiskey is a category we've only touched on once
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Sagamore High Rye Straight Bourbon Launches Nationwide
What happens when a Maryland rye pioneer turns its hand to bourbon? Sagamore's new High Rye Straight Bourbon just launched nationwide—here's why it scored 91 points. Read the full article at Sagamore High Rye Straight Bourbon Launches Nationwide
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Never Mix Grape and Grain? Starward Didn't Get the Memo
Neither whisky nor wine, Starward Co-Ferment is a spirit made from grape juice and malted barley, proving grape and grain do mix well.
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Sicily’s Wine Tourism Academy: A New Model for Professionalizing Wine Destinations
The DOC Sicilia Academy signals an important shift in wine tourism – from individual winery experiences towards coordinated professional development and regional competitiveness. The launch of the DOC Sicilia Academy, announced by the Consorzio di Tutela Vini DOC Sicilia on September 25, represents an important development in how wine regions approach tourism, hospitality and long-term […] The post Sicily’s Wine Tourism Academy: A New Model for Professionalizing Wine Destinations appeared first on Liz Palmer .
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Knob Creek Cask Strength Single Barrel – Eli Manning’s Bold Pick 2026 Review
What happens when a legendary QB hand-picks a cask strength Knob Creek barrel? This 116-proof limited release hits hard but above the waist. Read the full article at Knob Creek Cask Strength Single Barrel – Eli Manning’s Bold Pick 2026 Review
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Finalists Announced in Star Wine List of the Year Denmark 2026
The seventh edition of Star Wine List of the Year Denmark will take place in Copenhagen on 2nd November 2026. These are the 55 wine bars and restaurants now in [...]
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The Top 10 American Whiskeys That Dominate the Global Market
Which American whiskey sold a staggering 16.7 million cases in a single year, and how did an obscure Florida-made brand crash the global top ten? Find out here. Read the full article at The Top 10 American Whiskeys That Dominate the Global Market
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Andrew Jefford: ‘What struck me was the creativity of Germany’s younger winemakers’
Andrew Jefford has written for Decanter magazine since 1988. His monthly magazine column is widely followed, and he also writes occasional features and profiles both for the magazine and for Decanter.com . He has won many awards for his work, including eight Louis Roederer Awards and eight Glenfiddich Awards. He was Regional Chair for Regional France and Languedoc-Rossillon at the inaugural Decanter World Wine Awards in 2004, and has judged in every edition of the competition since, becoming a Co-Chair in 2018. After a year as a senior research fellow at Adelaide University between 2009 and 2010, Jefford moved with his family to the Languedoc, close to Pic St-Loup. He also acts as academic advisor to The Wine Scholar Guild. Roederer awards 2016: International Wine Columnist of the Year
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Bordeaux celebrates its Best Of Wine Tourism 2027 winners and explores the future of wine tourism
On 30 September 2026, Bordeaux brought together wine tourism professionals for a day dedicated to the industry's challenges, opportunities and achievements. Organised by the Bordeaux Gironde Chamber of Commerce, the event combined a conference on changing wine tourism trends with the 23rd Best Of Wine Tourism Awards ceremony, celebrating 23 outstanding wine tourism experiences across the region. The post Bordeaux celebrates its Best Of Wine Tourism 2027 winners and explores the future of wine tourism appeared first on Great Wine Capitals .
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Review: Peg Leg Porker America 250 Bourbon
Chances are pretty good that there is barbecue in your future this holiday weekend, and Tennessee’s Peg Leg Porker, founded by award-winning pitmaster Carey Bringle, has the whiskey to pair with it. Warning: like the barbecue you’re probably planning to eat, it’s quite the mouthful. The new Spirit of America Limited Edition Summer Series –… The post Review: Peg Leg Porker America 250 Bourbon appeared first on Drinkhacker: The Insider's Guide to Good Drinking .
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Heineken Dumbs It Down For World Cup In American Cities
The Netherlands-based Heineken has produced a promotional campaign for the 2026 FIFA World Cup to “help” American football fans properly enjoy and understand the game after the USMNT advanced to the Round of 16 with a win over Bosnia and Herzegovina while the Dutch departed and must watch the remainder of the tournament after their […]
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Isle of Arran Names Chimera as UK Single Malt Distributor
Who will drive Arran and Lagg single malts across the competitive UK market? Isle of Arran Distillers has just named a new exclusive distribution partner. Read the full article at Isle of Arran Names Chimera as UK Single Malt Distributor
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Merano WineFestival Honours First-Ever 100/100 WH Award Platinum Winners as 35th Edition Is Unveiled in Rome
Founder Helmuth Köcher announces 2027 Merano Wine Observatory to anticipate global trends. October 8, 2026 (Rome, Italy) — Presented yesterday in the Italian Senate, the 2026 edition of Merano WineFestival [...]
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📺Sustainable Winegrowing Australia: Strategy and Annual Operating Plan 07/10/2026
This Webinar introduces the program's new Strategy and Annual Operating Plan. Chair Siobhan Toohill and Executive Officer Siobhan Wigan outline the prioritie...
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The Best Whisky Cocktails: The Drinks Worth Making And What To Mix With Whisky
Does mixing whisky ruin a good pour, or unlock flavors you've never tasted? Discover the best mixers, cocktails, and whiskies to transform your next drink. Read the full article at The Best Whisky Cocktails: The Drinks Worth Making And What To Mix With Whisky
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Wine looks for a new route: more management, territory, balance and dialogue with youngsters
Wine looks for a new route: more management, territory, balance and dialogue with youngsters
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Stewart Brewing, St Giles Scotch Ale, 5%
I do like a Scotch Ale. Perhaps it’s fading memories of youthful drinking of 70 & 80 Shillings Ale. Memories can sometimes be a bit unreliable however – as I found out with St Giles Scotch Ale. It ticked all the right boxes. A Craft Brewery on the outskirts of Edinburgh. A dark looking beer … Continue reading Stewart Brewing, St Giles Scotch Ale, 5% →
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Non-Alcoholic Beverage Compliance: Not as Straightforward as You’d Think
I recently joined MHW for Episode 57 of their podcast, “The Surprisingly Non-Straightforward World of Non-Alcoholic Beverage Compliance.” In the episode, we discuss why non-alcoholic wine, beer, and spirit alternatives can be trickier to…
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🎧📺How NBA Legend CJ McCollum Turned Wine into the Family Business | Wine Enthusiast Podcast, Ep. 226
McCollum and his wife, Elise, join the WE Podcast to discuss running a family vineyard, the bottle(s) they'd pop if the Hawks took home a championship, and w...
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A Vintage Crisis: France’s Wine Industry Faces Historic Low Output
A Vintage Crisis: France's Wine Industry Faces Historic Low Output - Expert View by Spherical Insights
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A small gathering of Glen Garioch
Glengarioch 18 yo 1975/1994 (46.3%, Cadenhead, Original Collection) Glen Garioch 31 yo (54.6%, Elixir Distillers 'Macbeth Act One: The Thanes', four bourbon barrels, 600 bottles, 2023) Glen Garioch 52 yo 1973/2026 (53.8%, WhiskyLand, Decadent Drinks, 1st fill sherry butt, 240 bottles) Glen Garioch 13 yo 2012/2026 (49.7%, Villa Konthor and The Whisky Agency, ruby Port barrique) Glen Garioch 13 yo 2011/2025 (57.8%, Watashi Whisky, 1st fill bourbon barrel, cask #3732)
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Strathmill 1988 (The Whisky Agency & Sansibar)
We're still in heatwave mode, so one whisky at a time is the most we can handle right now. Here's the Strathmill 1988 that was recently bottled by The Whisky Agency, as a joint bottling with Sansibar.
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Four Roses Starts New Experimental Bourbon Line
As experimental releases proliferated among the American whiskey industries legacy distillers and newcomers, Four Roses has largely left the concept alone. Whenever I asked about this or other possible expansions, the answer that came back centered on the difficulty the distillery had keeping up with the demand for their existing products. But in mid-2026, Four …