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Ardmore Times Four

Ardmore 25 yo 1997 (48.6%, Elixir Distillers, The Single Malts of Scotland) Ardmore 26 yo 1997/2024 (50.3%, The Whisky Exchange 'Seasons', cask #901299, de-char, re-char hogshead) Ardmore 25 yo 1997/2023 (50.1%, Gordon & MacPhail 'Connoisseur's Choice' for Kensington Wine Market, cask #5564, refill sherry hogshead, 232 bottles) Ardmore 20 yo 1992/2013 (51.3%, The Auld Alliance, refill barrel, 218 bottles)

Patio Perfection: The Best Brewery Patios in BC

There’s something special about patio season in British Columbia. Long summer days, fresh local beer, and a seat in the sunshine have a way of bringing people together. From waterfront decks and mountain-view taprooms to urban patios tucked into vibrant neighbourhoods, brewery patios offer some of the best places to gather, unwind, and enjoy the … Continued The post Patio Perfection: The Best Brewery Patios in BC appeared first on The BC Ale Trail .

Au château Clarke, le changement dans la continuité

Le groupe Edmond de Rothschild annonce un changement de gouvernance technique avec la nomination officielle de Fabrice Bandiera au poste de Directeur Technique du pôle bordelais. Ce dernier, qui supervisait déjà depuis 30 ans le château des Laurets sur la rive droite, prend en complément les rênes du château Clarke, la pépite médocaine du groupe. […] Cet article Au château Clarke, le changement dans la continuité est apparu en premier sur Terre de Vins .

Any Joy Pale Ale – Boundary x ASIWYFA 4.5% ABV

We’ve been on a lil streak of good weather recently and I found myself in Ballymena on Saturday with some time to kill before meeting pals. So, I did the first thing came to mind, hit Cellar 13 for a few craftybois to sit in the park with. Here’s a review of one of the […]

CAMRA Pub Design Award winners announced

The UK’s most visually stunning, lovingly restored, and historically significant pubs have been revealed by CAMRA. The Woodman, in Digbeth, Birmingham. Photograph: James O Davies CAMRA’s Pub Design Awards celebrate not only the UK’s best-looking pubs, but those which have been lovingly revamped or refurbished. There are also ambitious conversions, and buildings which have made a real […] The post CAMRA Pub Design Award winners announced first appeared on Beer Today . The post CAMRA Pub Design Award winners announced appeared first on Beer Today .

The Unexpected Rise of Fine White Wine

Investors, Collectors & Merchants Are Increasingly Paying Attention The post The Unexpected Rise of Fine White Wine appeared first on Moncharm Wine Traders .

Espresso Martini Mocktail

This easy non -alcoholic Espresso Martini Mocktail can be made two ways - classic or creamy - both with simple ingredients. With all the class and character of the original, this virgin espresso martini recipe is sure to be a show-stopper at your next party. This Mocktail Espresso Martini captures all the class and comfort... The post Espresso Martini Mocktail appeared first on The Mindful Mocktail .

Review: Kilkerran 16 Years Old

Kilkerran, like many other Campbeltown whiskies, owes its existence to the late Hedley Wright. The fifth-generation scion of the whisky-making Mitchell family resurrected the single malt’s parent distillery, Glengyle, in 2004 after nearly 80 years of absence. Of the many dead Campbeltown distilleries to bring back to life, why Glengyle? It probably helped that the… The post Review: Kilkerran 16 Years Old appeared first on Drinkhacker: The Insider's Guide to Good Drinking .

GSN Review: Barsys 360

Barsys is the first cocktail crafting technology company that emphasizes fresh ingredients. Barsys democratizes the drinking experience, bringing expert-level cocktails into homes and businesses around the world. The Barsys app further serves as a community hub, offering recipes from mixologists, bars, brands, influencers and more. Balanced cocktails, once reserved for only those in proximity to […]

Visual Wine Education: Everything You Need To Know About Grüner Veltliner

Bere Rosa 2026: torna l’evento estivo dedicato ai rosé nel cuore della Roma antica con 120 etichette in degustazione

Edizione numero 15 per Bererosa: l’evento estivo dedicato ai migliori rosé italiani, ideato dalla rivista enogastronomica Cucina & Vini, torna anche quest’anno nei suggestivi spazi di Villa Appia Antica. Tra alberi secolari e vestigia della Roma antica, si celebreranno le grandi espressioni dei vini rosati italiani, fermi e con le bollicine, con un percorso degustazione […] L'articolo Bere Rosa 2026: torna l’evento estivo dedicato ai rosé nel cuore della Roma antica con 120 etichette in degustazione proviene da insidewine .

De beste champagnes voor zonnige zomerdagen

Ontdek de 6 beste champagnes voor de zomer. Van de stijlvolle Veuve Clicquot Rosé Cooler Pack tot de iconische Moët Ice Imperial: deze zomerse champagnes zijn perfect voor terras, tuinfeest, picknick, stranddag of een lange avond in de zon. Inclusief serveertips, Ice Champagne uitleg en cadeauservice inspiratie.

Illinois HB 5784 Would Kill Hemp THC Beverages Early

If you sell, distribute, manufacture, or simply enjoy hemp-derived THC beverages in Illinois, the... The post Illinois HB 5784 Would Kill Hemp THC Beverages Early appeared first on Libation Law Blog .

Tamworth Garden VSOP Apple Brandy Review

The Tamworth Apple Brandy's nose starts off with toasted oak, cedar, cinnamon and some discernible fruit. The palate fares better with light fruit, elegant body and a long and lingering finish. But there's nothing about it that screams apple brandy. Am I wrong to want that?

New branding for Liverpool’s Neptune Brewery

After celebrating a decade in the industry, award-winning Neptune Brewery is marking the start of its next chapter with a new look. The independent Liverpool-based brewery has long been known for its trademark trident, making its vegan-friendly beers instantly recognisable in pubs and bars across the country. Since launching in 2015, Neptune has built a […] The post New branding for Liverpool’s Neptune Brewery first appeared on Beer Today . The post New branding for Liverpool’s Neptune Brewery appeared first on Beer Today .

Norte Brewing and Food Hall opening in Wilsonville

Cerveceria Norte , a 2023 launched Hispanic beer brand, will open their first brick-and-mortar location in Wilsonville, Oregon as part of a mini food hall in a new apartments and mixed-use development. Norte Brewing launched in 2024 as the brainchild of Zoiglhaus brewer Nick Velasquez and brewmaster Alan Taylor. Norte was always intended to be it’s own thing, an expression of a community and a flavor sensibility quite separate from Zoiglhaus’s German and American beers. The creative direction largely came from Velasquez, who tapped into his Hispanic background to make beers that may fill a growing whole in local craft beer for the Latino community. But ultimately the relationship didn’t work out between Velasquez and Zoiglhaus, so they went back to the community for help and partnered with the Latino Network. “We are working on some stuff to keep it focused on the hispanic heritage behind the brand,” says Zoiglhaus brewmaster/co-owner Alan Taylor. “Getting a taproom and a place where w

Susana Balbo appoints Matthew Clark Bibendum

Argentinian wine business moves UK agency from Enotria The post Susana Balbo appoints Matthew Clark Bibendum appeared first on The Wine Merchant Mag .

Kentucky Wine Country

Kentucky Wine Country 1798 was the year the first grapes were planted in Kentucky, starting earlier than most of its midwestern neighbors. But, like them, the wine industry that had developed over the next century was wiped out by Prohibition. Today the state has a growing wine industry and acreage in two AVAs, the Indiana ... Read more

DC Updates

Follow the Money Many people ask what WineAmerica does. Just follow the money: We save wineries money, and get wineries money. Here’s one example of a 10,000 gallon winery, which since 2018 has been saving $11,000 per year—that’s $88,000 in the past 8 years—thanks to WineAmerica’s advocacy over the years. The chart below explains how.

Compass Box Hedonism (2026)

A review of the Compass Box Hedonism 2026, featuring Karen Gillan on its label.

No. 22

Schlitz Gets the Viking Funeral It Deserves After 177 years, Schlitz is finally getting the dignified exit it deserves. This weekend, on May 23, Wisconsin Brewing Company will brew the final batch of Schlitz — an 80-barrel run using the classic 1948 recipe from the brand’s absolute peak. The beer will hit shelves in limited […]

Business in brief: St Austell, Stonegate, Timothy Taylor, and more…

Results, finance, appointments, capital schemes, and more. News in brief from brewers, venue owners, and other hospitality businesses. Turnover at St Austell Brewery rose to £234.2m in 2025, the company has reported, up from 231.4m in 2024. Underlying EBITDA was £22m, down from £22.4m the previous year. “The underlying EBITDA of £22m reflects both the […] The post Business in brief: St Austell, Stonegate, Timothy Taylor, and more… first appeared on Beer Today . The post Business in brief: St Austell, Stonegate, Timothy Taylor, and more… appeared first on Beer Today .

Making Funky, High Ester Rum Part 2 - Dunder and Acid

How do Jamaican distillers make funky, high-congener rum? Part 2 explores dunder, and cane acid, the ingredients that push fermentation beyond the ordinary.