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Merlot On My Mind
Being obsessed over a grape lately? I have. Not even sure why, but I have. Merlot had been on my mind. Why Merlot? Why now? I don’t know. I’m sure something triggered it, but I really have no clue as to what and why. Merlot’s name might not be around since the 13th century as […]
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Costco to Discontinue Co-Branded Kirkland Beers, Ending Partnership With Deschutes
After less than two years, Costco and Deschutes Brewery plan to discontinue their co-branded line of Kirkland Signature beers. Deschutes chief executive officer Peter Skrbek announced the change in a notice to distributors sent on July 1, Craft Business Daily reports. Production is set to be scaled back as soon as this month. The collaboration includes Kirkland Signature Helles Lager and Kirkland Signature Vintage Ale, which are expected to be gone from most Costco warehouse’s shelves by September or October. The big box store launched its partnership with Deschutes in December 2024, and it enjoyed a slew of accolades soon after. The article Costco to Discontinue Co-Branded Kirkland Beers, Ending Partnership With Deschutes appeared first on VinePair .
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Champagne Rebounds In The U.S.
While the wine category overall continues to be challenged by moderation trends, lower disposable incomes, and heightened competition from other drinks categories, the Champagne segment has taken a step forward recently, although it hasn’t reattained the highs seen in the … Continue reading → The post Champagne Rebounds In The U.S. appeared first on Shanken News Daily .
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Wine Spectator: A Napa Valley Phoenix?
When the 2020 Glass wildfire destroyed Cain Vineyard and Winery, it was unclear if it could ever rise from the ashes. It has taken six years, and the future still remains uncertain, but Cain is slowly recovering. Third Leaf Partners, … Continue reading → The post Wine Spectator: A Napa Valley Phoenix? appeared first on Shanken News Daily .
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News Briefs for July 6, 2026
•Sazerac has released the third edition of its Prohibition Collection, a series of whiskies created by the Buffalo Trace Distillery to celebrate its Prohibition-era brands. This year’s collection includes five whiskies—Henry Watterson, Kentucky River, John G. Carlisle, Walter B. Duffy, … Continue reading → The post News Briefs for July 6, 2026 appeared first on Shanken News Daily .
videoThe Truth About Celebrity Wine
Six bottles. Six famous faces on the label. Zero clues in the glass. We stripped the branding off a lineup of wines made, backed or licensed by household-name celebrities and tasted the lot blind, because the whole point of a celebrity wine is the name — and we took the name away. The spread is wild: two of the six sit in the ordinary $21.99–$24.99 bracket you'd grab without thinking, while another costs more than most people spend on wine in a year. There's sparkling, there's rosé, there's red, and there's one bottle with an augmented-reality label that genuinely stops the tasting dead. The question on the table the whole way through: which of these are real wines from people who actually care, and which are a logo slapped on a tank sample? Guess along before the reveal. Pick which pours you think came from a passion project and which came from a marketing meeting, then see how badly the panel gets it wrong. One tasting note involves a mistaken identity so specific it deserves its o
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Spicy Margaritas That Bring More Than the Heat
Spice up your Marg with a range of depth and flavor. The post Spicy Margaritas That Bring More Than the Heat appeared first on Imbibe Magazine .
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Rye Whiskey Alternatives, What to Use Instead of Rye Whiskey in Classic Drinks
You line up everything for a perfect Manhattan, reach for the rye, and… the bottle is empty. Every bartender has been there. Whether you’re stocking a home bar, working a busy Friday night, or simply can’t find a good bottle of rye at your local liquor store, knowing the best Rye Whiskey Alternatives can save […] The post Rye Whiskey Alternatives, What to Use Instead of Rye Whiskey in Classic Drinks appeared first on Crafty Bartending .
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One Daiquiri, Six Ways: Variations on a Classic
A closer look at Daiquiri variations
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Review: Sugarlands Eggo Blueberry Waffle Moonshine
Located along the main strip in Gatlinburg, Tennessee, Sugarlands Distilling Company opened its flagship distillery in March 2014. Serious whiskey drinkers may know the company for the straight rye whiskey released under its Roaming Man label, but among the crowds that pass through its doors each year, Sugarlands is best known for an extensive lineup… The post Review: Sugarlands Eggo Blueberry Waffle Moonshine appeared first on Drinkhacker: The Insider's Guide to Good Drinking .
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Win a free ticket to Tokyo International BarShow 2026, May 9-10
It’s that time of year again — the Tokyo International BarShow is on May 9-10 at Tokyo Dome’s Prism Hall. And again, Nomunication readers have a chance at winning a free ticket! The Tokyo International BarShow was first held in 2012, and since then it’s established itself as one of Asia’s largest and most influential […] The post Win a free ticket to Tokyo International BarShow 2026, May 9-10 appeared first on Nomunication .
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Rocky Ridge Straight to the Poolroom Pale Ale
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Pre-Prohibition W.A. Gaines & Co Old Hermitage Rye Whiskey Reserve Bottled by W. Bixby & Co, Boston, MA
“What's it mean; are you determined To make modern all mankind? If so, you should be be-sermoned And brought back to healthy mind.” – Charles C. Abbott At the last quarterly tasting for the Whisky Legends, several interesting and historically significant bottles turned up on the sidebar for the weekend. Being from the Boston area and having tasted a Bixby bottled Old Crow at a previous Legends tasting, one bottle in particular caught my eye. Enter my first introduction to Old Hermitage Rye...
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Whiskey Review: Bardstown Bourbon Company Bottled in Bond Bourbon
Introduction Today we’re revisiting Bardstown Bourbon Company Bottled in Bond Bourbon , a bottle that longtime listeners of Film & Whiskey may recognize from a previous review. Originally released as part of Bardstown’s Origin Series , the whiskey has since been rebranded with new labels, fonts, and packaging , now standing on its own as the company’s baseline Bottled in Bond offering. For those unfamiliar, Bottled in Bond means the bourbon must follow strict regulations: it must be distilled in a single season, aged at least four years, bottled at 100 proof , and produced by a single distillery under government supervision. In this case, Bardstown Bourbon Company distilled and produced the whiskey themselves. This expression is a six-year bourbon with a mash bill of 68% corn, 20% wheat, and 12% malted barley , making it a wheated Bottled in Bond bourbon . The MSRP sits around $49.99 , putting it right in the increasingly competitive $50 bourbon range. Before divi
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Whisky Review: Green River Wheated Full Proof Bourbon
Introduction We’ve tried just about everything Green River has put out over the past couple of years, and more often than not, we’ve walked away impressed. With Aaron Harris steering the ship and Lofted Spirits continuing to expand its footprint alongside Bardstown Bourbon Company, Green River has quietly built one of the more reliable portfolios in American whiskey. Now they’re expanding their Full Proof lineup with Green River Wheated Full Proof Bourbon , following the wheated expression’s win for Best Overall Whiskey at the New York Spirits Competition. That’s a bold move, and a high bar to clear. This batch comes in at 109.3 proof (54.65% ABV) , with a mash bill of 70% corn, 21% wheat, and 9% malted barley , aged between five and seven years , and priced at $49.99 MSRP . On paper, that’s a compelling value in today’s bourbon market. But how does it actually drink? This review is taken from our episode " One Battle After Another (2025) / Gre
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April Whiskies of the Month: Ancient Gaelic Festivals
The post April Whiskies of the Month: Ancient Gaelic Festivals appeared first on The Scotch Whisky Experience .
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Review: Maison Wessman 2023 White Raven and 2020 Raven Blood
The pair of Raven wines we are trying today were made at the Maison Wessman winery in Limoux in southern France and are the result of a collaboration between winemaker Róbert Wessman and JJ Julius Son, lead singer and songwriter for the popular rock band Kaleo. Collaborations between celebrities and wineries aren’t new anymore, but… The post Review: Maison Wessman 2023 White Raven and 2020 Raven Blood appeared first on Drinkhacker: The Insider's Guide to Good Drinking .
videoSummary of my visit to Castello di Brolio owned by Barone Ricasoli
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videoEp. 2808 From Sunken Roman Cities to Piedirosso: Exploring Campi Flegrei Through Wine with Gilda ...
Welcome to episode 2808 of the Italian Wine Podcast and episode 264 of Wine, Food & Travel with Marc Millon. In this episode, Marc is in conversation with Gilda Martusciello of Salvatore Martusciello winery to explore Campi Flegrei, from sunken Roman cities to Piedirosso. They discuss what it means to make wine on an active volcano, how the volcanic and yellow tuff soils shape the wines, and how Campi Flegrei differs from Vesuvius. Gilda also shares how her husband's family helped map the area's key terroirs and grapes and were the first to petition for DOC status in Campania. The conversation ends with food and wine pairings, from Falanghina and Piedirosso with local seafood to Asprinio with mozzarella. More about the guest: Gilda Guida Martusciello discovered her love for wine through her encounter with Salvatore Martusciello and his family, pioneers since the 1990s in reviving Campania's native grape varieties. Their commitment and perseverance promoted the very creati
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13th Annual BourbonGuy.com Brackets: The Championships
Welcome back, folks! We are now at the end of the 2026 contest. Eight whiskeys entered the arena. Four have fallen by the wayside. There have been some delicious treats, with not a single stinker in the bunch. Let’s see how it all ends and if we’ve learned anything along the way. First, we have the Round Two matchups. Division 2: Crooked Meteor (Maker’s 46) vs. Wobbly Parachute (Benchmark Single Barrel) Pre-Reveal Thoughts: On the mouth Wobbly Parachute is giving me a little more cherry and baking spice. Crooked Meteor also gives some fruit and baking spice, but tosses a little bubblegum in there too. Crooked Meteor has a softer mouthfeel, being almost velvety by comparison. Wobbly Parachute is sweeter on the nose showing more toffee-This is so close that I'm going to hazard a guess that the winner here goes on to take the whole thing. I like Crooked Meteor's nose better. Wobbly Parachute has a nicer finish. At the end of the day though the mouthfeel of Crooked Meteor gives this just t
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Ends Today: July 4th Sale!… 15% Off William’s Brewing Sitewide Sale! + Application Ideas
William’s Brewing has a short 15% off sitewide sale going on right now. Applies to orders of $59.99 or more. Some exclusions apply. William’s rarely... The post Ends Today: July 4th Sale!… 15% Off William’s Brewing Sitewide Sale! + Application Ideas appeared first on Homebrew Finds .
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Ends Today: 30% Off Thermapen ONE! + Hands on Review
Thermapen ONE – Lightning-Fast Accuracy from ThermoWorks The Thermapen ONE from ThermoWorks delivers full temperature readings in just one second. It’s built for anyone who... The post Ends Today: 30% Off Thermapen ONE! + Hands on Review appeared first on Homebrew Finds .
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No Bourbon? Top Bourbon Substitutes for Cocktails
Running out of bourbon doesn’t mean your cocktail night has to come to an end. In fact, some of the best drinks I’ve ever made happened because I was forced to improvise behind the bar. Finding the right Whiskey Alternatives isn’t about grabbing the nearest bottle. It’s about understanding what each whiskey contributes to a […] The post No Bourbon? Top Bourbon Substitutes for Cocktails appeared first on Crafty Bartending .
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Chapin 48-Ounce Pump Hand Sprayer… $12.74 w/Coupon + Star San Tips & Tricks
Chapin 1002 48-Ounce Hand Sprayer for Multi-Purpose Use, 48-Ounce Also: Star San Tips & Tricks – includes Spray Bottle Method of Sanitizing You can... The post Chapin 48-Ounce Pump Hand Sprayer… $12.74 w/Coupon + Star San Tips & Tricks appeared first on Homebrew Finds .
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