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Japanese wine for sushi, why not?

Fatty salmon sashimi, iron-rich tuna nigiri, cucumber maki, fish roe gunkan… these are the takeaways I crave most when temperatures hit 30°C. And what better to pair them with than a crisp and mineral bottle of Japanese wine? Here are some fun facts and six wines to try.

Botivo joins the Mangrove portfolio

Non-alcoholic brand Botivo has joined the Mangrove Global portfolio of spirits, world whiskies and non-alcoholic drinks.

The Millionaires� Club 2026: the world�s bestselling Indian whisky brands

Indian whisky remains one of the most important engines of The Millionaires’ Club, with brands growing from 157.9 million to 163.1 million cases – a 3.3% increase.

Piccole rece che voi umani… vol. 12

Rieccoci con recensioni random buttate lì a caso come il parmigiano sulla pasta, o come il parmigiano sul cappuccino, ancora più random. C’è molta sete nel mondo e così poco tempo per bere tutto, non perdiamoci in ciance. Glen Grant 23 yo “9.178 – A Leathernecks cyberman” (1996/2019, SMWS, 55.3%)First fill Oloroso sherry hogshead finish.… Continue reading →

Why Mouton Cadet, Bordeaux, decide that sustainability needed to include people, not just the environment?

Introduction Why did the Bordeaux wine Mouton Cadet decide that sustainability needed to include people, not just the environment? Why is the Fair for Life certification that’s focused on people, community, and respect the environment a perfect fit for Mouton Cadet? What does it mean to create trust with more than 100 grape growers that lasts for generations? In this episode of the Unreserved Wine Talk podcast, I’m chatting with Véronique Hombroekx, the Managing Director for the Mouton Cadet Brand and Jérôme Aguirre, Director, Mouton Cadet Wines, about their Fair for Life program. You can find the wines we discussed […]

Two not-so-secret Speysiders in sherry

Blended Malt 25 yo 2000/2025 (51.2%, C. Dully Selection, sherry butt, cask #12, 200 bottles) Marketing Malt 20 yo 2005/2025 (57.1%, Decadent Drams, Speyside single malt, 1st fill European oak sherry butts, 612 bottles)

Arran 10 Years ‘Arran Barley’ #001 (Optic)

Local Barley is a thing these days, taking inspiration from Springbank and from the wider interest in heritage grains and terroir-driven whisky. Today's dram is a 10 year old Arran, the first edition of the Arran Barley series .The Optic barley was grown at Bellevue Farm by the Currie family. It matured in first-fill bourbon barrels and second-fill sherry hogsheads, in proportions similar to their classic 10 year old expression. From now on they will release an annual bottling showcasing different barley varieties and cask types. 

Cava Jaume Giró i Giró

Cava Jaume Giró i Giró is located in Spain, in the heart of Sant Sadurní d’Anoia, known as the ‘capital of Cava’. It is an historic family-owned winery that has been producing high-quality, handcrafted sparkling wines for over 100 years. Established in 1926 by Ramon Giró i Mata, the winery combines traditional methods with sustainable…

Château la Font du Loup Côtes du Rhône Rouge 2023

Valravn Cabernet Sauvignon 2023

Vietti Moscato d'Asti Cascinetta 2025

Domaine de L`Olivette Mare Nostrum Rosé (1.5 L magnum) 2025

Maison Patricia Raquin Bourgogne Blanc (375ml) 2023

Long Shadows Poet's Leap Riesling Columbia Valley (375ml) 2024

Domaine de L`Olivette Mare Nostrum Rosé 2025

Sophie Germanier Wine Frame Grenache 2024

Sophie Germanier Wine Frame Viognier 2024

Sophie Germanier Bee Conscious Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot Shiraz 2024

Roaming Road Spirits Haiti Rum 19 Year

Introduction Roaming Road Spirits Haiti Rum 19 Year Roaming Road Spirits are a relatively fresh face on the international scene, but the bloke pulling the strings, an American chap named Mike Gilmore, has been quietly building the foundation for this operation for nearly twenty years. Mike’s background isn’t the typical corporate suit story. Back in... The post Roaming Road Spirits Haiti Rum 19 Year appeared first on thefatrumpirate.com .

Everything You Need to Win the 2026 MONIN Cup

By Tara Founger Presented by MONIN Published June 03, 2026 The 2026 MONIN Cup is back to giving the next generation of emerging visionary bartenders a platform to take their talent, artistry, technique, creativity and storytelling to the global stage. If you want a chance at winning cash prizes, global media recognition and an all expenses paid trip to Paris, France AND you are an emerging Bartender (27 or under) in the US, Canada & Mexico keep reading as the MONIN Cup might be the ultimate career launchpad you’ve been waiting for and your ticket to the global stage.  Here is everything you need to know … and if you want to skip ahead and enter now - ENTER HERE. Paris is waiting! Submission deadlines are June 15th for Canada & Mexico and June 30th for the US & Puerto Rico.  The 2026 MONIN Cup Challenge & Theme - Timeless Twists.  This year’s theme invites bartenders to play with concept of time and classics to bridge the past and the future of cocktails by:  Drawing

inchgower 9 yo (2016/2026, Lloyd’s liquid sunshine, 54.2%)

Reduci dal Milano Whisky Day nella mai dimenticata cornice dell’Hotel Marriott, che tanti fegati ha visto disintegrarsi nel corso di infiniti Whisky Festival in passato, possiamo concentrarci sul gran ritorno delle recensioni. Dobbiamo dire che, mentre raccontavamo i nostri imbottigliamenti a voi nostri grandi amici e sostenitori, siamo riusciti a mietere un numero mostruoso di… Continue reading →

Hot Honey Aperol Spritz

The post Hot Honey Aperol Spritz appeared first on Mix That Drink . This Hot Honey Aperol Spritz brings sweet bubbles, citrus, and a gentle chili finish to your glass, with tips for syrup, garnish, and easy serving ideas. The post Hot Honey Aperol Spritz appeared first on Mix That Drink .

Adventures in Attenuation – British Brown Ale

Mike brewed and we tasted a British Brown Ale for this post. Mike has been thinking more about attenuation in his beers. This batch was part of that ongoing experiment. Not a surprise, but this experiment is a part of his return to British-style brewing. These are styles he brewed often years ago and he […] The post Adventures in Attenuation – British Brown Ale appeared first on Brew Dudes .