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Rosebank 1991 / Port Ellen 1980 (G&M CC Heritage)
We have two more whiskies from the Connoisseurs Choice Heritage Collection , the latest (stunning) range from Gordon & MacPhail . The series comes with a revived old map label and consists of old single malts from very, very rare distilleries. Check out our review of the first three whiskies. Today we look at the Rosebank 1991 and Port Ellen 1980 .You can now register your interest to buy volume 1 – other volumes will follow later.
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Most Ambitious Bourbon Ever? This Blend Includes Whiskey From All 50 States
Independent whiskey bottler Lost Lantern on Monday unveiled the first bourbon blended with components from all 50 states, bringing together distillate from producers across the country in one of the most ambitious blending projects in American whiskey history. The new “United States of Bourbon” collection debuts with three expressions: a 100-proof release, a cask-strength edition […]
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📺Black Estate: Biodynamic wine, North Canterbury and the future of chardonnay
What happens when a love of wine turns into three vineyards, a restaurant and an entirely new way of thinking about the land?In this episode of the Halliday ...
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House of Smith Appoints Veteran Sommelier and Hospitality Leader Brett Fallows to Tasting Room and Hospitality Director
October 6, 2026 (Seattle, WA) — House of Smith, Washington State’s world-renowned winery helmed by Charles Smith, today announced the appointment of industry veteran Brett Fallows as Tasting Room & [...]
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Which Maritime wines belong on your Friendsgiving table?
Thanksgiving weekend is almost here, and there’s a second celebration on the calendar. Friendsgiving is the friends’ version of the long weekend. It’s also part of Come Over October, a movement that encourages us to put down our phones and invite the people who matter most to come over to share a glass of wine. Who better to help us than Natalie MacLean, editor of Canada’s largest wine review site at nataliemaclean.com. Welcome, Natalie. Great to be back with you! Friendsgiving is Thanksgiving without the seating chart. That’s why Come Over October pairs so well with it. […]
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Croatian company launches the largest wine map in the world – 4.3 million vineyards mapped
UMAG, Croatia – A Croatian company has launched a new digital platform mapping more than 4.3 million vineyards and over... The post Croatian company launches the largest wine map in the world – 4.3 million vineyards mapped first appeared on Croatia Week.
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Coors Debuts 8-Year-Old Whiskey, but It’s Only Coming to 2 States
Coors Whiskey Co. is stepping deeper into the premium whiskey space with the release of a limited-edition 8-year-old blended American malt whiskey that it says leans heavily on nearly 150 years of malting expertise. The new expression, unveiled Monday, highlights the company’s long-standing role in grain production and malting, a foundation that predates its rise […]
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Rack & Riddle Welcomes Laura Webb as Chief Marketing Officer
Industry veteran brings more than two decades of marketing, strategy and innovation leadership to drive continued growth in sparkling wine. October 6, 2026 (Healdsburg, CA) — Rack & Riddle, the [...]
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Your Honey Matters
Not all honey is the same, so when using it to sweeten your favorite whisky cocktail, the variety you use matters. Use this guide to choose your honey wisely.
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The Gérard Basset Foundation, Casa Ferreirinha and Liquid Icons Are Delighted to Announce the Winners of the 2026 Barca-Velha Golden Vines MW Scholarships
October 6, 2026 — The Barca-Velha Golden Vines MW Scholarships offer each winner an unparalleled opportunity to support their Master of Wine (MW) studies, alongside creating a bespoke internship programme [...]
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Wine Book Reviews: Maps, Menus, and Much, Much More
Brief reviews of two very different new wine books. The World Atlas of Wine (9th edition) by Hugh Johnson, Jancis Robinson, and Julia Harding. Mitchell Beazley. The 9th edition of The World Atlas of Wine is released today and it is an event worth celebrating. Much has changed in the wine world since 2019, when […]
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Buzzard’s Roost Distillery Introduces Newest Expression of Its Popular Cigar Blend Bourbon
New release brings a fresh interpretation to the brand’s signature bourbon crafted to complement a fine cigar October 6, 2026 (Louisville, KY) — Buzzard’s Roost, the Kentucky distillery known for [...]
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Lost Lantern releases first ever blend of straight Bourbons from all 50 US states
The Vermont-based independent bottler Lost Lantern, has announced the launch of three new Bourbon releases, two of which are blends of whiskies from all 50 US states, and one created specifically to mark America’s 250th anniversary. Lost Lantern United States of Bourbon (50% ABV) is a first-of-its-kind blend of straight Bourbon whiskies, aged between two […]
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Whiskies Your Dad Wants for Father's Day
Giving your dad his favorite whisky for Father's Day is great, but gifting a bottle that's unique to him is extra special. Whatever his interests are, this list has you covered.
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📺Glenn Salva Managing Director Antinori Napa Valley
Glenn Salva has been with Antinori Napa Valley for 40 years. A fantastic time in any business let alone the wine business. Glenn is the Managing Director at ...
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Thirty-One Lengths Bourbon is a whiskey cocktail of history and art
"At the end of the day ... 31 Lengths is more about having a conversation piece and being associated with and reveling in something historic," Smith said. Whiskey and history such as horse racing are about "capturing the moment and having fun."
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Review: Ardbeg Dolce
This year’s release for Ardbeg Day — marked on the final day of Islay’s Feis Ile celebration — features one of the distillery’s most evocative — and successful — aging regimens. That regimen is Marsala dolce, the sweetest style of Sicilian Marsala wine, which spans secco (dry), semisecco (semi-dry), and the sweet dolce, which is… The post Review: Ardbeg Dolce appeared first on Drinkhacker: The Insider's Guide to Good Drinking .
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Cotswolds In Seventh Heaven With Newest Hearts & Crafts Whisky
English whiskymaker Cotswolds Distillery has released the seventh whisky in their Hearts & Crafts series – which highlights 19th century arts and crafts in the Cotswolds area – this time with a whisky aged in Madeira casks. Cotswolds Hearts & Crafts Madeira Cask Single Malt Whisky was matured in American oak ex-Madeira casks, bottled at […]
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The New Atlas is Here!
An essential wine reference debuts in its 9th edition
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Napa Valley Wine Community Pledges $2.5 Million to Red Blotch Research
Independent initiative will fund research focused on practical vineyard solutions October 6, 2026 (Napa Valley, CA) — Winegrowers and wineries have pledged $2.5 million to launch Phase One of the [...]
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Glencadam Names Will Stafford as Distillery Manager
Can a new manager fuel growth without losing tradition? Glencadam’s hire of Will Stafford reveals how the 200-year-old distillery plans its next chapter.
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Glencadam appoints new Distillery Manager
The Highland based Glencadam Distillery has announced the appointment of its new Distillery Manager, marking the next phase in its growth following the distillery’s 200th anniversary celebrations. Will Stafford, formerly Distillery Manager and Head Distiller at Hinch Distillery in County Down, Northern Ireland, from 2021 to 2026, brings more than 14 years of experience in […]
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📺It’s Chenin Blanc Time!
Chenin Blanc is the world's most underappreciated grape variety. Today's video covers three outstanding Chenin Blancs from three different countries; all are...
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Jamaican Educator And Entrepreneur Dr. Karren Dunkley Launches New Wine Brand
Jamaican Educator And Entrepreneur Dr. Karren Dunkley Launches New Wine Brand