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Behind the Cork™ - Karas Red Blend
2017 Karas Red Wine ($18) The 2017 Karas Red Wine is made by Karas Wines, located in the Armavir province of Armenia. The company grows its grapes in the Ararat Valley, a place where people have been making wine for over 6,200 years. The winery is named after "karas," which are traditional clay jars that locals used long ago to ferment their grapes. The vineyards are located high up in a dry area with very hot summers and freezing winters. The winemaking process blends traditional hand-picking with modern cellar technology. Workers pick all the grapes by hand. Inside the winery, the juice is fermented in stainless steel tanks. The final 2017 red wine is a blend made from several different grape varieties: 35% Syrah, 35% Malbec, 20% Cabernet Franc and 10% Tannat. After the wine finishes fermenting, it is poured into oak barrels where it ages for one year before being bottled. This wine is deep purple in color with aromas of black fruit. On the palate, this full-bodied wine has rich flav
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LA Sparks Guard Kelsey Plum Launches Limited-Edition Maker’s Mark Bourbon
On Wednesday, Maker’s Mark unveiled a partnership with Los Angeles Sparks guard Kelsey Plum to launch a limited-edition Private Selection bourbon, marking the brand’s latest crossover into sports and culture ahead of the 2026 WNBA season. The release, called “Yam Jam by Kelsey Plum,” will be available beginning May 7 at select retailers in Los […]
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Bedford Park IB tasting – April 2026
Bedford Park is a Toronto-based independent bottler who we’ve used for our last two custom bottlings . We’ve long said we needed to do a tasting with them, and in April it finally happened. We didn’t take many pictures, but the line-up was well-received and favourites varied greatly! The artwork on the latter 4 you can see are part of a theme of Chess pieces, … The post Bedford Park IB tasting – April 2026 appeared first on Toronto Whisky Society .
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Shelter Point Distillery – Vancouver Island, BC
West coast, best coast. I love the Maritimes, don’t get me wrong, but BC hits differently, and Vancouver Island may be my favourite place in Canada. I’ve been a few times, and one time back in 2019, I managed to convince my wife and some friends to drive up to Campbell River to visit Shelter Point Distillery. Why am I posting this now instead of … The post Shelter Point Distillery – Vancouver Island, BC appeared first on Toronto Whisky Society .
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Meet the Buyers Pouring Next
Fine Food Australia is the most commercially relevant platform for […]
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Review: Bernheim Original Celebrates 20 Years with Two Releases
Heaven Hill is celebrating the 20th anniversary of Bernheim wheat whiskey with two special releases: A 10 year old and a new batch of Barrel Proof. Read our reviews.
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Grasmere Distillery Plans First Whisky From Cumbrian Barley
Can a tiny Lake District distillery craft a whisky made entirely from Cumbrian ingredients? Grasmere Distillery is growing its own barley to find out.
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Meet Your Robo-Somm
The year is 2029. First-world civilisation has adapted to mass surveillance. Waymos and Tesla Robotaxis chauffeur NPCs between work and their domicile. Porch Pirates have spared your paleo meal-prep subscription order… life is fantastically mediocre. Dinner time has arrived and a monochrome rainbow of hope appears in the form of a text alert. Your “irl” […]
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Scarcity, quality make Rare Perfection 10 year Bourbon a Worthy Find
Calling it "just another 10 year old bourbon" also is an understatement. This is a bold and beautiful cask strength pour that shows its maturity and complexity right from the opening. Most whiskies of this age need a little room to stretch out in the glass, but not this one.
videoComplete Guide to Cava DO: Grapes, Zones & Classifications
In this complete guide to Cava DO, I explore the history, grape varieties, production zones and modern quality classifications behind Spain’s traditional-method sparkling wine. Cava is far more geographically and stylistically diverse than many people realise We start with the origins of Cava in Penedès and the role of Josep Raventós and Manuel Raventós Domènech before looking at how the category developed into the modern Denominación de Origen Cava. I then break down the principal Cava grape varieties, including Macabeo, Xarel·lo and Parellada, alongside Chardonnay, Malvasía or Subirat Parent, Garnacha Tinta, Trepat, Pinot Noir and Monastrell. We look at how these varieties differ in ripening, altitude, flavour profile and their role within both white and rosado Cava. Geography is a major part of the story. We explore the Comtats de Barcelona and its subzones, including Serra de Mar, Valls d’Anoia-Foix, Conca del Gaià, Serra de Prades and Pla de Ponent. I also look at Cava producti
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R.I.P Derek Mather
R.I.P Derek Mather Chef, Restaurateur, Whisky Legend It is with profound sadness that we mark the passing of Derek Mather, the heart and soul behind […]
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Bruichladdich 21 Years Re/Define (2024)
A review of the Bruichladdich 21 Years Re/Define, matured exclusively on Islay for over two decades.
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Whisky Cask Investment Returns: What to Realistically Expect
“How much can you make from a whisky cask investment?” That is one of the questions most buyers ask at some point during any call about buying whisky casks. The honest answer is that it depends on so many factors that the answer usually takes at least five minutes to run through. It depends far […]
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WSET outlines its new brand refresh
Designed for a digital-first world the new identity will roll out across the organisation featuring a fresh logo, student badges and new strapline.
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Lion outlines new artificial intelligence partnership
Lion has announced a new collaboration with OpenAI to deploy artificial intelligence (AI) at scale across its business.
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AGW welcomes Government’s Code of Conduct response
Australian Grape & Wine has welcomed the Government’s response to the Senate inquiry into the Winegrape Purchases Code of Conduct.
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A few indie Blair Athol and various wines
Blair Athol 14 yo 2009/2024 (55.3%, James Eadie, re-charred hogshead, cask #307364, 307 bottles) Blair Athol 12 yo 2011/2024 (53.9%, James Eadie, for the UK, Cask Finish, refill oloroso hogshead, cask #369682, 244 bottles) Blair Athol 11 yo 2014/2026 (54.7%, Lady of the Glen, amontillado finish, cask # #303402, 214 bottles) Blair Athol 14 yo 2010/2025 (55.6%, Berry Bros. for Kirsch Import, Awakening Series, PX finish, cask #303337, 269 bottles) Blair Athol 11 yo 2013/2024 (55.4%, Watashi Whisky, Okane, 2nd fill Madeira, cask #311957C, 60 bottles) Blair Athol 10 yo (51.8%, Elixir Distillers, Macbeth, Act One, Household Series, Bloody Sergeant, bourbon and red wine, 2,800 bottles, 2023) Blair Athol 10 yo 2014/2024 (56.6%, Lady of the Glen, 1st fill bourbon, cask #302915, 220 bottles)
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Lucky Choice: Imperial, Talisker, Springbank
At the recent Limburg Whisky Fair I met some Asian friends. At the same time some of them didn't manage to reach Germany because of the silly war and transport problems. Lucky Choice's Rafael was one of them, but some of his samples travelled with others and managed to reach me nonetheless.Recent bottlings include Imperial, Talisker and Springbank. Check their website for more information.
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How can two rums taste completely different even though they’re both made from sugar cane? Kara Newman reveals the secret
Introduction How can two rums taste completely different even though they’re both made from sugar cane? What makes Jamaican rum so famously funky, and what does a dunder pit have to do with it? How does the type of ice you use change the strength, temperature, and texture of a cocktail? In this episode of the Unreserved Wine Talk podcast, I’m chatting with Kara Newman, the author of eight cocktail books. You can find the wines we discussed here. Giveaway One of you is going to win a copy of one of Kara Newman’s The Cocktail Cabinet. How to […]
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Wednesday Women: Tamara Grischy on the rules and regions defining Australian wine
Australian wine is evolving, says Langtons’ general manager, driven by quality, defined by region, and reshaped by a new generation of drinkers.
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ASVO appoints new Executive Director
Emily White steps into the role with substantial experience across the wine and agribusiness industries and a background in marketing and business development.
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Last chance to enter Marie Brizard Cocktail Competition
Entries close tomorrow – get in now for the chance to win a $3,000 prize package and compete in the global finals in Bordeaux, France.
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Rare Van Winkle Bourbon Sells for $80,600 at Auction
A rare bottle of Van Winkle Bourbon has sold for $80,600 at a recent auction hosted by Unicorn Auctions, marking one of the most significant American whiskey sales in recent years. The headline lot, Van Winkle 18 Year Special Reserve Bourbon ‘Binny’s’ Private Barrel Selection (2003), originally sold for just $113 in 2003. The bottle’s […]
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Distillery Spotlight: Côte des Saints Distillery, Mirabel, QC
Driving through Montreal in the spring is a frustrating experience – there’s construction happening on every other street, the traffic is backed up as you wait for the same stoplight for 3 cycles, and a single accident on the highways will have you sitting in stop and go for a very long time. But it’s incredible just how quickly all of that changes as soon … The post Distillery Spotlight: Côte des Saints Distillery, Mirabel, QC appeared first on Toronto Whisky Society .