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A mini verticale of indie Glen Moray
Glen Moray 15 yo 2010/2025 (57.2%, Archives, the Fishes of Samoa, barrel, cask #800570, 104 bottles) Glen Moray 21 yo 2003/2025 (53%, Maltbarn, bourbon, No. 249, 181 bottles) Glen Moray 1975/1986 (61.2%, Scotch Malt Whisky Society, #35.2)
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J.J. Corry 23 Years (for Whiskybase)
J.J. Corry is a brand of Irish whiskey founded in 2015 by Louise McGuane. They are reviving the historical practice of whiskey bonding in Ireland, sourcing spirit from multiple distilleries. Maturation and blending takes place at their Atlantic rackhouse at Cooraclare Farm.They have a couple of ongoing expressions like The Gael (malt+grain) and The Hanson (grain), but today we're looking at a 23 year old single cask whiskey . It is bottled exclusively for Whiskybase.
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Spacedog Wines: A Bold New Voice in the Okanagan
Launching a winery in British Columbia in 2026 might strike some as an unusual choice. The province’s wine industry is still navigating the aftermath of devastating cold events, ongoing climate uncertainty and shifting market realities. Yet for the founders of Spacedog Wines, the timing felt less like a warning sign and more like an opportunity. […] The post Spacedog Wines: A Bold New Voice in the Okanagan appeared first on Advinetures.ca .
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Wine News: What I’m Reading the Week of 6/21/26
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 6/21/26 appeared first on Vinography .
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Perché Nord! 2026 | San Casciano e il Carso sembrerebbero non avere nulla in comune, ma…
La rassegna Perché Nord! organizzata dall’associazione di produttori San Casciano Classico dopo Rodano , Taurasi e Verduno , per l’edizione 2026 ha scelto come quarto “nord” il Carso, punto più settentrionale del Mediterraneo. Sul palco Fabio Pracchia – scrittore, degustatore, … continua »
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Drink Beyond the Vine Festival
Home to some of the best wine makers around, Wine Country earned its name. But there's more beyond the vine...
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Remus Master Distiller Experimental Series No. 2: Straight Wheat Whiskey
I’d like to thank the folks at Ross& Squibb and their PR teams for sending this bottle with no strings attached. Spring has sprung here in Minnesota, and you know what that means. Yep, it was 80 degrees last weekend, and it’s looking like there’s a chance of snow this coming weekend. In spring, Minnesota gets a taste of all the seasons at once: summer, winter, mud, road work—even football if you follow the NFL Draft or the spring game for the local college. You don’t get to experience all of them in their full force (for example, even at 80 degrees, I didn’t turn on my AC for more than a test run, and the Draft/Spring Games are poor substitutes for real games), but you do get the opportunity to remember what you can look forward to and what you are leaving behind. It seems that, much like living through a Minnesota spring, MGP—producer of tonight’s whiskey—is also currently trying to decide what to leave behind and what is coming in the future, as they announced the “temporary idling”
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Grant Nash Old Mate 128 Grenache 2025
There is an elegant simplicity about this Old Mate 128 Grenache from Grant Nash Wines that has me leaning in a little closer. Closed and not overly expressive aromatically on opening, raspberries and raspberry rope do their best to emerge. Spiced red berries and red currants plant themselves on the mid-palate with poached rhubarb, raspberries and strawberries circling the wagons. Sheets of dusty tannins coat the palate late as fine spices tighten the noose and cling on for dear life. A pre-release sample, I reckon this will show better with some more bottle age. 92/100 Region: McLaren Vale RRP: $65 Source: Sample Winery Website Subscribe to Qwine here Follow: Instagram , LinkedIn and X
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Arila Gardens Moppa GSM 2024
From the Moppa sub-region of the Barossa comes this Arila Gardens GSM ready to snuggle up to on a winter's night. Grown at 300 metres above sea level on a mix of ironstone and quartz soils, the vine material contributing to this blend is up to 130 years of age. A blend of 64/34/2, the fruit is sourced from two sites. A vivid purple hue greets the eye with a core of mulberries, blueberries and cherry fruit, not to mention a neat raspberry cameo. Silky with a terrific shape, savoury nuances from cola, soy, black tea and puffs of earthiness play respectable supporting roles. Dusty tannins are scattered through a sustained finish - that length is certainly a highlight and demands another sip. Once again, a great release from winemaker Adam Clay. 93/100 Region: Barossa RRP: $45 Source: Sample Winery Website Subscribe to Qwine here Follow: Instagram , LinkedIn and X
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Review: Booker’s Bourbon “Big Easy Batch” 2026-01
The first batch of Booker’s Bourbon for 2026 arrived a few days ago. We’re jumping on top of it with coverage of this “Big Easy Batch,” named for Booker Noe’s love of New Orleans. Who can blame him? This expression is a blend of five sub-lots from the Beam warehouses, the youngest being 7 years,… The post Review: Booker’s Bourbon “Big Easy Batch” 2026-01 appeared first on Drinkhacker: The Insider's Guide to Good Drinking .
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Can emotions influence winemaking? 🍇 Jane Anson talks to Pichon Comtesse estate director Nicolas Glumineau about feelings and how they impact winemaking. How important is intuition in creating something great? Follow for more wine insights. #Winemaking #WineCulture #WineEducation
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Maine Forced Tito’s Into a State Warehouse — Then Taxed It for Being There
The Maine Supreme Judicial Court’s decision in State Tax Assessor v. Fifth Generation, Inc.,... The post Maine Forced Tito’s Into a State Warehouse — Then Taxed It for Being There appeared first on Libation Law Blog .
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Chasing the Sun with Veuve Clicquot and Yinka Ilori in NYC
By Martha Cisneros Paja Last week, I found myself escaping the relentless hum of Manhattan to step into a vibrant, sun-drenched oasis that felt worlds away from the concrete jungle. On Thursday, June 18, 2026, The Garden at The Standard East Village transformed into a sanctuary of pure optimism and high style. As a sommelier, […] This post Chasing the Sun with Veuve Clicquot and Yinka Ilori in NYC was posted on WineDivaa .
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Booker's Big Easy Batch: Honest, Approachable Full-Bodied Bourbon
This is neither a showy whiskey with cask-finished flavor vectors nor a particularly powerful pour. It's an honest, approachable, full-bodied bourbon that makes old school drinkers say, "Now that's bourbon!" It's the kind of whiskey Booker Noe liked and wanted to share with others.
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TrimTab Brewing Closing the Tasting Gallery July 4 After 13 Years
After 13 years, Birmingham, Alabama based Trim Tab Brewing is closing their Tasting Gallery for good on America’s birthday. Buckminster Fuller (American architect) described a trim tab as the tiny rudder on a ship’s rudder – a small mechanism that, Continue Reading →
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3x Rye Whisky: Arbikie / inQuota / Tennessee
A review of three rye whiskies from across the globe, including releases from Scotland (Arbikie), Tennessee (an Archives release) and Italy (inQuota).
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See the Full 2026 Spirited Awards Top 10 Nominee List
NEW ORLEANS, LA — Tales of the Cocktail Foundation (TOTCF) is proud to announce the Top 10 Nominees for the 20th annual Spirited Awards®. Since its inception in 2007, the Spirited Awards has become one of the world’s highest-regarded honors in the drinks industry, celebrating outstanding individuals, establishments, products, media, and leaders who continue to Read more... The post See the Full 2026 Spirited Awards Top 10 Nominee List appeared first on Tales of the Cocktail Foundation .
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Tales of the Cocktail Foundation Announces Top 10 International Nominees for the 2026 Spirited Awards
NEW ORLEANS, LA (May 21, 2026) — Tales of the Cocktail Foundation (TOTCF) is proud to announce the Top 10 International Nominees for the 20th annual Spirited Awards®. Since its inception in 2007, the Spirited Awards has become one of the world’s highest-regarded honors in the drinks industry, celebrating outstanding individuals, establishments, products, media, and Read more... The post Tales of the Cocktail Foundation Announces Top 10 International Nominees for the 2026 Spirited Awards appeared first on Tales of the Cocktail Foundation .
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Armagnac Hontambère 2012 / Pouchégu 1998
The latest armagnacs from Hontambère / Rac Spirits arrived. The first one is their own production, a Hontambère 2012 . This is 100% Folle Blanche, matured in a dry cellar for 14 years. We already tried 2013 before.Next up is one of the Pouchégu casks, this time a 1998. Check some of their previous releases . Armagnac Hontambère 14 yo 2012 (50,6%, OB 2026, cask H16, 400 btl.) Nose: a nice combination of citrus notes, eau-de-vie from mirabelles, a touch of greens and then also nougat and walnuts. Then also marmalade, hints of heather and a bit of white pepper. Mouth: apples aplenty (fresh and cider apples), with grapes, berries and some tannic / peppery power. A bit of an eau-de-vie style. There's some rustic character, but also brightness and a nice juicy edge. Mid-palate I'm getting a toffee note and light vanilla, which evolves towards herbs and liquorice, with a pleasant bitter citrus edge. Finish: medium length, oak spice comes forward, a little verbena and liquorice.I believe
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INSIDER DEAL! 53% OFF Keller CASA Petaluma Gap Pinot Noir
91-93 Point, Estate, Petaluma Gap Pinot Noir for less than $15 a bottle! The Bulk Buy Rated Keller CASA Petaluma ... Read more
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A few Ardnahoe on the table
Ardnahoe 5 yo (59.1%, OB for Members of the Ardnahoe Society 2024, PX + oloroso, 3,000 bottles) Ardnahoe 7 yo 2019/2026 (59.3%, OB for Switzerland, bourbon barrel, cask #572, 224 bottles) Ardnahoe 5 yo ‘Cask Strength Batch #2’ (61%, OB, first fill bourbon, 2026) Ardnahoe 6 yo 2019/2025 (60.1%, OB for Switzerland, PX quarter casks, small batch, 325 bottles) Ardnahoe 6 yo 2019/2026 (60.4%, OB for Switzerland, oloroso quarter casks, small batch, 683 bottles)