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Harvest 2026 winds down as it began, with excellent quality but yields down 30% vs. 2025
While our worst fears -- that yields would be off by something like 50% -- haven't come to pass, we're still seeing crop levels down significantly. At least quality looks great.
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The Macallan’s ‘Drink of a Generation’ Is an $8,300 Family Tradition
Passing something down through the generations from father to son sounds lovely. But in The Macallan’s world, it can also cost more than eight grand a bottle. To celebrate the ... Visit Man of Many for the full post.
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Braeval aka Braes of Glenlivet
Braeval 9 yo 2016/2026 (60.5%, Spirit of Scotland, Jas. Gordon, refill bourbon barrel, cask #205570, 239 bottles) Braeval 16 yo 2010/2026 (62.7%, Tri Carragh, 2nd fill red wine octave, 92 bottles) Braeval 36 yo 1989/2025 (51.6%, WhiskyLand, refill hogshead, 143 bottles)
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More Than 8 in 10 First-Time Winery Web Buyers Don’t Order Again Within a Year, New Commerce7 Data Shows
Ecommerce & The Relationship Gap is available now, with editions for the US & Canada and Australia & New Zealand October 7, 2026 (Vancouver, BC) — Commerce7, the leading direct-to-consumer [...]
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Historic lows expected for French wine harvest after record summer heatwaves
Historic lows expected for French wine harvest after record summer heatwaves
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Benromach Contrasts: Côte-Rôtie Cask
Benromach 's innovative Contrasts series has a new member: a 12 Year Old single malt matured in first-fill bourbon casks before 26 months finishing in Côte-Rôtie wine casks . Wine casks are always popular, says the distillery team, but they're generally not our favourites.Côte-Rôtie brings us to the terraces of the Northern Rhône, just south of Lyon, where Syrah grapes are common, sometimes co-planted and co-fermented with a little white Viognier. Benromach Contrasts: Wine Finish 12 yo 2014 (46%, OB 2026, Côte-Rôtie Cask finish) Nose: not bad really. Lots of red berry aromas, some strawberry jam, blackberries and pomegrenate. Light peat sits underneath, along with black peppercorns and some sour herbal notes, hibiscus and orange peels. Then also rounder vanilla, a little caramel and cocoa. There's a very light sangria-character to it, but not at all unpleasant. Mouth: at first the peat stands out more, but the wine is louder as well. Dark forest fruits again, with damsons and blo
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Corollary Wines Announces Four New Releases
Oregon sparkling wine producer celebrates its 10th harvest, Wine Enthusiast Rising Star recognition, and fall release weekend Oct. 10-11 October 7, 2026 (Amity, OR) — Corollary Wines, an Oregon winery [...]
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Tamworth Garden Strawberry Rhubarb Cordial and Tamworth Garden Cranberry Cordial
Hello, my friends. First off, I just want to thank you all for your well wishes as I dealt with the loss of my Grandma. She was a very special woman who will be missed by many. But life goes on for those who remain, and so I have been getting back to work. And so here we are, looking at a pair of lovely cordials from Tamworth Distilling in Tamworth, New Hampshire, a place that is quickly becoming one of my favorite non-bourbon distilleries. I bought these a while back from their website and have been waiting for summer to crack them open. They just felt like good summer drinks. Especially this time of year, when my wife makes many tasty rhubarb treats from the plants in our garden. And cranberries are one of my favorites. My Grandma’s cabin was located in one of the major cranberry-growing areas outside of New England. So these felt right today. Let’s dig into the review, though. Tamworth Garden Strawberry Rhubarb Cordial Purchase Info: $35 for a 375 mL bottle at the Tamworth Distillin
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California wine glut sends premium bottles to Costco, Aldi and Kroger at bargain prices
California wine glut sends premium bottles to Costco, Aldi and Kroger at bargain prices
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Whisky-Friendly Fort Collins
Fort Collins, Colorado has a vibrant craft beer scene, but whiskey lovers will delight in its many whiskey options; from distilleries to great bars and restaurants.
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This Week in Whisky News
Here’s a consumer-impact focused scan of the last week across Scotch, bourbon, Irish, Japanese, and world whisky. Links go to the original reporting/announcements. Bacardi takes… Read More
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Heaven Hill Debuts Spring 2026 Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond Release
On Wednesday, Heaven Hill Distillery announced the latest release in its highly allocated Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond Decanter Series, unveiling a 10-year-old Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey scheduled to arrive on shelves in July. The Spring 2026 edition is the 17th national release in the series and is comprised of barrels distilled in spring 2016 and bottled […]
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Whiskey of the Week: Little Book Chapter 10: “All The Wiser”
In a series that spotlights Freddie Noe's blending skills, "All the Wiser," the 10th chapter of Little Book, was made from six Beam brand bourbons. Read our review.
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Brassfield Eruption Red Blend: A Taste of High Valley AVA
Today we are sipping a bit closer to home. In our glass is a red blend from the volcanic soils of High Valley AVA in Lake County, Northern California. We will take a look at the region, the winery and the sustainability of cork closures. We received this wine as a tasting sample. Lake County’s AVAs Lake County is situated […] The post Brassfield Eruption Red Blend: A Taste of High Valley AVA appeared first on Pull That Cork .
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Sokol Blosser Winery Releases Seven New 2024 Single-Block Pinot Noirs Plus New Osprey Cuvée Pinot Noir
2024 Vintage Yielded Exceptional Fruit Across All Estate Vineyards October 7, 2026 (Dayton, OR) — Sokol Blosser Winery, one of Oregon’s pioneering family-owned wineries, is releasing an unprecedented seven new [...]
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Sazerac Is Ready For Summer With RTD Trio
Summer officially arrived this week and Sazerac is ready with the release of a trio of new ready-to-drink (RTD) canned spirits – two of them whiskey-based. The RTD trio are Buckhorn Whiskey Lemonade, Endless Afternoon Whiskey Lemonade and the vodka-based Lovebug Hard Cream Soda. Buckhorn Whiskey Lemonade combines Buckhorn’s blended whiskey with real lemon juice […]
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🎧Ep 620: The Greats – The Wachau Region of Austria
Austria is a bit off the radar so you may not know its greatest region: the Wachau. This time I cover the region in detail, from its 2000 year history to its unique geological makeup. I explain the region and why it makes some of best Grüner Veltliner and Riesling. While Austria is most certainly on the rise, there is no other region that rises to "The Greats" status other than the Wachau. A truly unique gem, in the world of white wine, this is a region with perfect terroir, a set of producers who have collaborated to do their best, and a set of wines that rank among the best whites in the world. In this show, as in all "Greats" I cover: The history of the Wachau The location, climate, and geography/geology Viticulture that is unique to the area (the dry stone walls, and the inclusion of botrytized grapes by some is fascinating!). The main grapes (Grüner, Riesling) and wine styles Sub regions and their significance Producers Classifications from both the Vinea Wachau AND the DAC system
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Remus Master Distiller Experimental Series No. 2 Straight Wheat Whiskey Review
Distillery: Ross & Squibb Distillery (aka MGP) – Lawrenceburg, Indiana Proof: 113.0 (56.5% ABV) Age: Approximately Nine Years + Undisclosed Secondary Distilling Mashbill: 95% Wheat, 5% Malted Barley MSRP: $70 Challenges Expectations. Layered. Controlled Intensity. Remus Master Distiller Experimental Series No. 2 marks a notable shift for the brand. Built with a mashbill of 95% wheat […] The post Remus Master Distiller Experimental Series No. 2 Straight Wheat Whiskey Review appeared first on Bourbon Inspector .
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📺What It Really Takes to Judge Wine at the Highest Level
I sat down with Gwyn Olsen, Senior Winemaker at Henschke, for a proper deep dive into wine, winemaking and what it really takes to judge a wine. We talk abou...
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The Wine & Spirits Industry Is Changing. Are We Developing the Leaders It Needs Next?
Dream Big Darling and The Millinger Group are investing in the industry’s next generation of leaders through more than 15 fully funded FLOurish scholarships October 7, 2026 (Paso Robles, CA) [...]
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A French Appellation has Died. Who Cares?
Last month, France lost one of its hundreds of appellations. The first of how many?
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Johnson Brothers Appoints Taylor Blades Vice President, Supplier Performance
October 7, 2026 (Saint Paul, MN) — Johnson Brothers, a leading wine, beer, and spirits distributor, has appointed Taylor Blades to the role of Vice President, Supplier Performance, with a focus [...]
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M. A. Silva Hires Business Development Manager and Account Manager as It Expands Its Sales Team
SANTA ROSA, Calif., Oct. 7, 2026 – M. A. Silva USA, North America’s leading manufacturer and distributor of premium natural corks, glass and packaging, has announced today that it has [...]
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Woodford Reserve Celebrates 30 Years with Exclusive Anniversary Releases
October 7, 2026 (Versailles, KY) — Woodford Reserve is celebrating its 30th anniversary, marking three decades of setting the gold standard for super-premium American whiskey and pioneering modern bourbon tourism. [...]