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A Very Whiskey Wedding
"I was so surprised when Macaulay told me he was going to throw this impromptu wedding in less than 48 hours. But then again, it's the most Macaulay thing I could imagine." -Patrick Pho, District of Bourbon
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【 Review 】HINOKAMI Newborn #2
The Hinokami Distillery, operated by Satsuma Shuzo in Kagoshima Prefecture. The second release is “Newborn,” a blend of bourbon and sherry cask-aged spirits. Satsuma Shuzo is known for producing famous shochu brands such as “Satsuma Shiranami” and “Kannoko.” The company built its distillery in 2023. With its own Cooperage, in-house grain production, and a visitor […]
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Savanna + RumX 17 Years – Grand Arôme
RumX recently released a bottling of Savanna rum . It is a Grand Arôme from the Savalle column still, with 665 g/hlpa of esters. It underwent 17 years of tropical ageing on La Réunion, in an ex-cognac and ex-armagnac cask. After all these years it comes at a fierce 68.7% ABV.They announced this already as the rum of 2026 which is quite a bold claim. Of course it's a very old Savanna and it comes from a highly appreciated batch of casks, but we'll see how it performs in the glass.
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Just a few more whiskies from around the world
Warenghem 2019/2026 ‘Silvae’ (46%, Version Française, LMDW) TER 5 yo ‘Lignum’ (40%, OB, Italy, triple wood cask aged, 2025) Beverbach ‘Tequila Cask Finish’ (43%, OB, Germany, +/-2024) La Roja ‘Melquiades Lot #2’ (44.6%, OB, Switzerland, +/- 2025) Ki One 2021/2025 (57.1%, OB, The Whisky Exchange Whisky Show exclusive, Korea, new American oak, cask #21-0200, 243 bottles) Millstone 11 yo 2014/2025 (51.1%, Decadent Drams, Netherlands, 1st fill ex-bodega PX sherry hogshead, 320 bottles) Taichung 2013/2023 ‘Sorghum’ (55.5%, OB, Taiwan, bourbon, cask #12131328, 92 bottles) Nantou 6 yo 2018/2025 (57.6%, Scotch Malt Whisky Society, Taiwan, ‘Thrills, gills and skills with grills’, 1st fill bourbon barrel, #138.28, 180 bottles) Penderyn 20 yo 2004/2024 (59%, OB, LMDW Foundations, Wales, bourbon barrel, cask #37, 115 bottles)
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An Evening with Wayward Irish Spirits
Replay available below ***** Few Irish whiskeys are as unapologetically rooted in heritage, rebellion, and individuality as Wayward Irish Spirits, and in this live event we’re spending an evening exploring what makes them so unique. Join me as we travel to Killarney in Co. Kerry, where Maurice O’Connell, a direct descendant of Irish hero Daniel […] The post An Evening with Wayward Irish Spirits appeared first on Stories & Sips Whiskey Club .
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The pains to remain the same in Madrid
Enrique? José? Jesús? No. Jaime. I had no idea as to what his actual name was but the fellow behind the bar of Taberna la Dolores, with his sharpened features, embellished by a lack of enthusiasm, was, to me, a ‘Jaime’. Honestly, there’s a very good chance he was a Jesús, but that felt a little on-the-nose given that La Dolores sits on a Plaza de Jesús; a square in name only as it’s merely a somewhat broader street in the Barrio de las Letras of Madrid’s Centro district. Jaime […] For full access, please log in or purchase a subscription.
videoWinery visit at Castello di Querceto, Greve, Italy
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The Wine Makers – Keith Beavers: The Great American Wine Tour (and a Raid on Phil’s Cellar)
Keith Beavers is a busy man. He’s a podcaster, wine educator, and tasting director for VinePair, one of the most widely read drinks publications in the world. He also hosts VinePair’s Wine 101 podcast, making the unnecessarily intimidating world of wine a little more approachable. Since Keith was last on the show, he’s been crisscrossing the country, exploring the ever-evolving American wine scene and releasing the first six episodes of The Great American Wine Tour, visiting a half-dozen iconic and emerging wineries along the way. This week, Keith sits down with Bart and Sam to talk about all of that, but let’s be clear, this visit was really about one thing: raiding Phil Coturri’s cellar. And Sam’s cellar, too. Because somehow, despite Keith’s vast experience tasting wines from around the world, he’d never really had the opportunity to dig into properly aged California wine. We decided it was time to fix that. We pull the corks on a few old bottles from Sonoma Valley and the Moon Moun
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Review: Oban 15 Years Old Port Cask Finish
Hot on the heels of its 15 year old Cask Strength edition, Diageo has launched another Oban expression… and it’s another 15 year old. While the Cask Strength release was finished in sherry casks, this one’s done in Port (though at 52.1% abv, it’s not far from the proof of the cask strength expression). Turns… The post Review: Oban 15 Years Old Port Cask Finish appeared first on Drinkhacker: The Insider's Guide to Good Drinking .
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A 'Ryeteous' and Powerful Pour: Frey Ranch Uncut Rye Whiskey
The palate is delightfully sweet, candied even, with bubble gum, mint, lemon and orange rinds and white pepper roaming about and stalking your tastebuds. Along with its pleasant proof-warmth come bright, vibrantly fruity flavors that shift between tropical and stone fruits.
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Mortlach / Port Charlotte / Dalmunach (Lady of the Glen)
A review of three new releases from Lady of the Glen, including a Port Charlotte, Mortlach and Dalmunach.
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Old Orkney, Old Islay, Benrinnes, Mortlach (Decadent Drinks)
Here's our timely review of some of Decadent Drinks ' releases. We start with an Old Orkney and Old Islay, from the new Island series . Then there are two Decadent Drams: a deeply sherried Benrinnes 1997 and a bourbon-influenced Mortlach 2005. Old Orkney 8 yo 2016 (47%, Decadent Drinks 2026, bourbon + sherry casks) Nose: quite a vegetal start, with musty leaves. Bay leaves and subtle mint. Later it opens up towards dried apricot and raisins, along with some vanilla and yellow apple. Some sea spray, heathery notes and lemon peels. Just a mild sooty note and black pepper in the background. Mouth: richer fruity sweetness, with more dried fruits, hints of charred pineapple and stewed apples. Now more coal smoke as well, as well as burnt herbs and a salty hint. Then honey and earthy touches. Still a lot of leafy notes too. Finish: quite long and quite savoury again, with black peppercorns, salty peat and heather.An easy-going Orkney that offers more complexity than the price would sug
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A cheerful bunch of thirteen Chichibu in no particular order
Chichibu 7 yo 2017/2025 ‘Code’ (65.8%, Spirits of Salud, first fill bourbon barrel, cask #8274, 180 bottles) Chichibu ‘Paris Edition 2025’ (50.5%, OB, for La Maison du Whisky, Edition Asakusa, 2,484 bottles) Chichibu 7 yo 2017/2025 (65.4%, OB for LMDW, Itinéraires, 1st fill bourbon barrel, cask #8282, 176 bottles) Chichibu 7 yo 2017/2025 (61.4%, OB for LMDW, Itinéraires, Yoshiya Hongo, cider cask, cask #14329, 219 bottles) Chichibu ‘The Ultimate Spirits’ (51%, OB for the Whisky Hoop Japan, 391 bottles, 2023) Chichibu 2015/2025 (58%, OB, mizunara heads quarter cask, for Rudder & Club Qing, Hong Kong, cask #16865, 176 bottles) Chichibu 2010/2018 (62.2%, OB, Number One Drinks, mizunara hogshead, cask #1000, 278 bottles) Chichibu 10 yo 2014/2025 (62.3%, OB for LMDW, Itinéraires, Yoshiya Hongo, oloroso sherry, cask #10416, 246 bottles) Chichibu 8 yo 2016/2024 (63%, OB for Rudder, mizunara heads hogshead, cask #5826, 195 bottles) Chichibu 2018/2025 (62.2%, OB for Spirits Shop' Selection Taiw
video2023 Patent Wines Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon — 94 Points
2023 Patent Wines Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon — 94 Points Santé, James © 2026 James Melendez / James the Wine Guy — All Rights Reserved. **** Social Networks LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamespmelendez/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/james_melendez_jamesthewineguy/ WordPress: http://jamesthewineguy.wordpress.com/ YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/user/jamesthewineguy Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jameswineguy/ Twitter: http://twitter.com/jamesthewineguy
videoCastelli Romani DOC in 60 Seconds #italy
Castelli Romani DOC in 60 Seconds #italy Santé, James © 2026 James Melendez / James the Wine Guy — All Rights Reserved. **** Social Networks LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamespmelendez/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/james_melendez_jamesthewineguy/ WordPress: http://jamesthewineguy.wordpress.com/ YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/user/jamesthewineguy Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jameswineguy/ Twitter: http://twitter.com/jamesthewineguy
videoDon't ghost this idea. We dare you to make it 👻🍷 #Short
Don't ghost this idea. We dare you to make it 👻🍷 👻 Calimocho Boo Bucket 👻 • Marshmallow fluff ghosts around the sides • Stella Rosa Red • Diet Coke • Cherries #CalimochoRecipe #BooBucket #HalloweenCocktail #CocktailRecipe #FallSzn #Short
video¡TODO LO QUE DEJÓ LA FECHA FIFA! DUDAS, CERTEZAS Y PRUEBAS | RedWine
¡ARRANCAMOS! ¡Video de actualidad Vinotinto con las últimas actuaciones de los venex, mercado de fichajes y más! ¡Síguenos en instagram para que no te pierdas nuestro contenido! @Redwine.oficial 🔥 @Iamzurdo_20 🔝 #ElAmorPorEstosColoresNosUne #Vinotinto #Futbol
video2026 Prosecco of the Year
🥂 Adam's back with another winner from the 2026 Wine Awards! This time, he's popping the cork on the Best Prosecco of the Year: La Vostra Prosecco DOCG. 🍾✨ Watch to see what makes this bubbly stand out from the rest.
videoWhy mountain Cabernet tastes completely different
Same grape, same vintage, same valley—completely different bottle. Discover why 1,000 feet of elevation completely rewrites the flavor of Napa Cabernet. What questions does this video answer? How does berry size and skin-to-juice ratio dictate tannin grip in Cabernet? Why do valley floor AVAs like Oakville and Rutherford produce plush, generous wines? What happens to grapevines planted above Napa's coastal fog line? Why do mountain Cabernets from Howell Mountain and Mount Veeder need a decade to open? Why is Napa Valley land strictly limited from further commercial expansion? About This Video: Pour two Napa Cabernets from the exact same vintage and the exact same grape. One is plush, rounded, and opulent on release; the other has massive tannic grip and demands at least a decade in the cellar. The difference isn't the producer—it's roughly 1,000 feet of elevation. Napa Valley is only 30 miles long, but it contains 17 nested appellations. On the valley floor—in Oakville, Rutherf
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Third and final spring session of our cognacs
Baron Otard ‘V.S.O.P.’ (40%, OB, Fine Champagne, +/-1975) A. de Fussigny ‘Supérieur’ (45%, OB, Fine Champagne, +/-2025) Delamain & Cie 1985/2026 ‘Les Tarins Verts’ (51%, Malternative Belgium, Petite Champagne) Petite Champagne ‘Lot 19.70 La Signature’ (51.2%, Malternative Belgium, 167 bottles) François Voyer ‘Lot 19.60’ (48%, Malternative Belgium, private bottling, 42 bottles, 2026) Prunier ‘Lot 23’ (57.2%, Ferrer, Collection Dame-Jeanne, Grande Champagne, +/-2026)
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Ep 610: Ryan Puttick, Franschhoek Cellar and Old Road Wine Company, Wines of South Africa Tasting Series, 2/4
We continue the Wines of South Africa Tasting series today in the company of Ryan Puttick, Franschhoek Cellar and Old Road Wine Company (00:00:08) Intro (00:01:08) Ryan Puttick Origin Story, Franschhoek Cellar and Old Road Wine Company intro (00:06:30) Wine Tasting - Grand-Mere Semillon 2024 and virtual vineyard tour (00:10:30) Looking ahead - market visits and harvest 2027 Wine region or PR agency with an event coming up? Learn how Interpreting Wine can help you take one day's tasting or masterclass to the trade who couldn't be there. Learn more at https://interpretingwine.com/events Intro and outro music The New Investors http://newinvestors.dk/ Contact: glenn@velournet.dk GUEST CONTACT: Ryan Puttick, Franschhoek Cellar and Old Road Wine Company https://www.dgb.co.za Date recorded: 13 Oct 2026 Listen and subscribe - https:// www.interpretingwine.com /listen CONTACT ME: Email: hello@interpretingwine.com SOCIAL LINKS: Instagram - https://www.interpretingwine.com/instagram/ Wines of Sou
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In the Glass: Old Vine Garnacha and Age-Worthy Verdicchio
Plus some lighter reds, a stellar rosé from Texas, and a cellar Rhone gem
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Wine News: What I’m Reading the Week of 9/27/26
Hello and welcome to my weekly roundup of the wine stories that I find of interest on the web. I The post Wine News: What I’m Reading the Week of 9/27/26 appeared first on Vinography .
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Question Everything…Even the Change of a Single Word
The anti-alcohol contingent knows the impact of language.