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The English Whisky Map - 7th Edition

The English Whisky Map, detailing 61 English whisky distilleries

Craft Brewing with John Mallett – BeerSmith Podcast #342

This week John Mallett from Bell’s Brewery joins me to discuss his new role as Course Directory of the MBAA,

The Parés Baltà Experience

<img src="https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/5a6dda85-2308-4330-b9e5-3940be4fde01/Penedes.jpg"/><p>by Sanford Smith, Willamette Valley Bureau Chief, on assignment in Turkey and Spain</p>

Spring Release Party Pairings: Five Bites for Our New Wines

Spring 2026 Club Release Pairings Spring release weekend is always one of our favorite moments of the year. It’s the first chance to gather with our community after winter, share the newest wines from the cellar, and celebrate the start of a new season together. This year, we had a wonderful time pouring five new […] The post Spring Release Party Pairings: Five Bites for Our New Wines appeared first on Sweet Cheeks Winery .

How Long Does It Take To Become A Bartender In Arizona?

Becoming a bartender in Arizona can be a swift and rewarding journey, depending on your dedication and the training path you choose.

Spring Wine Pairings 2026: Brunch, Easter & Tinned Fish Guide

This spring, we are focusing on producers who have spent decades, and in some cases centuries, mastering their regional grapes. From the gravelly terraces of Friuli to the volcanic soils of Sicily, these wines aren’t just beverages; they are liquid postcards. 1. The Garden Aperitif: Attems Sauvignon Blanc 2024 Region: Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy Price: SRP […] This post Spring Wine Pairings 2026: Brunch, Easter & Tinned Fish Guide was posted on WineDivaa .

Napa Valley or Sonoma Wine Country Small-Group Tour

The post Napa Valley or Sonoma Wine Country Small-Group Tour appeared first on Platypus Wine Tours .

Two Intriguing Books Where Cocktails Spark and Desserts Shine

Everyone who knows me understands that I have a few books open. Some are oversized “coffee table” books, some are nonfiction and fiction, and all are waiting for me to take a deep dive into the story. Just like wine, I savor each moment of a good book and when it’s completed, more often than […] READ MORE The post Two Intriguing Books Where Cocktails Spark and Desserts Shine appeared first on Grape Experiences .

Top Wine Country Picks from Platypus Guide Steve

The post Top Wine Country Picks from Platypus Guide Steve appeared first on Platypus Wine Tours .

Inflation Update 2026

What it means for employee benefits plans

The Ghentist Gin – Ginferno Gin Of The Week

The Ghentist Gin A gin that weaves tales of war and resistance with threads of love:Sibling loveLove for homeLove for gin The Brysbaert brothers poured their love into a gin that is truly unique. Both the logo and the bottle reference the history of the city of Ghent – you can even spot the city […]

Hop to It: Easter’s 5 Best Wine Finds Are Hiding in Plain Sight

While children search for Easter eggs this weekend, grown-ups deserve a treasure hunt of their own, right there in the wine aisle. Who better to lead us on this spring discovery than Natalie MacLean, editor of Canada’s largest wine review site at nataliemaclean.com. Welcome, Natalie. Great to be back with you! You know, Easter is the one holiday where we’re encouraged to hunt for hidden treasures. I say we bring that energy to the wine aisle. The best bottles aren’t always at eye level with the glossy labels. Sometimes you have to crouch down, think like […]

TTB Recommends Delaying Submission of 2026 Q1 CBMA Importer Refund Claims

Due to a known data transmission issue between U.S. Customs and Border Protection (“CBP”) and the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (“TTB”), certain first quarter 2026 import data displayed in the myTTB CBMA Importer Claims System may reflect inflated quantity amounts, particularly for entries from January through mid-February...

A walk on the wild side | First & Last Brewery

Bound by a love of fermentation and foraged ingredients, First & Last Brewery is inspired by the wild, untamed landscape and dark skies of northumberland. Founded by Red and Sam Kellie in 2016, the duo has created a community asset to be proud of. “There is no instruction book when it comes to working with...

Vault City teams up with baker on zero-waste sours

Vault City have teamed up with Leith bakery Babyfaced Baker to create two limited-edition sour beers brewed using surplus croissant pastry that would otherwise go unused. The collaboration with Babyfaced Baker founder Rhiain Gordon transforms pastry offcuts from the bakery’s croissant production into a brewing ingredient, giving new life to surplus dough while creating dessert-inspired...

Mtevino Georgian Wine: Ancient Qvevri Tradition Meets Modern Winemaking

Mtevino Winery is a premier producer of Georgian wine, combining thousands of years of winemaking tradition with modern European techniques. Located in the heart of Georgia, the birthplace of wine, Mtevino offers a unique portfolio of Qvevri wines and European-style wines that reflect the rich heritage of the Kakheti wine region. Experience the Best of Georgian Wine Georgia is widely recognized as the vine zero point, where the world’s first cultural grape varieties were cultivated. At...

Visual Wine Education- ABV of Certain Wines

Skimmer Taglia Schiuma: cosa è e a cosa serve

Scopri cos'è lo skimmer taglia schiuma, l'accessorio che i publican usano per rimuovere la schiuma in eccesso e servire una birra perfetta.