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Sakura Sake Shop launches Japan’s first low-carbon sake

Sake retailer Sakura Sake Shop, has teamed up with global carbon management platform Zevero, to launch 作 for 2126 (ZAKU for 2126) – which it claims is Japan’s first low-carbon sake. The post Sakura Sake Shop launches Japan’s first low-carbon sake appeared first on The Drinks Business .

May 2026

Review: Wild Clay Collective Flamingo Edition and Pelican Edition Whiskeys

Glass is out. The new hotness: Ceramic decanters shaped like animals. Aiko Importers, best known for the World Whiskey Society releases, has launched a new line called the Wild Clay Collective, which “merges premium craftsmanship with creative designs.” Those creative designs get started with decanters shaped in the forms of Pelican, Flamingo, and Rainbow Trout. Flamingo… The post Review: Wild Clay Collective Flamingo Edition and Pelican Edition Whiskeys appeared first on Drinkhacker: The Insider's Guide to Good Drinking .

Amrut Pravas Single Malt Whisky Review

*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]" dir="auto" data-turn-id="request-WEB:68f8d1b7-40df-4029-abb7-5d09c3d0ae10-0" data-turn-id-container="request-WEB:68f8d1b7-40df-4029-abb7-5d09c3d0ae10-0" data-testid="conversation-turn-2" data-scroll-anchor="false" data-turn="assistant"> Amrut recently launched its latest single malt — the Amrut Pravas — exclusively for the global travel retail market and in a First Exclusive we got our hands on the Indian Single Malt (more like they sent it to us). That means you’re not going to casually spot this on retail shelves anytime soon, at least in the first phase of the launch. The whisky comes in a 1-litre format at 46% ABV at a approx price point of Rs. 15,000. Now that's not your average price point, but with only 3,000 bottles released globally in the first run, maki

Amrut Launches Pravas Single Malt Whisky at TFWA Singapore 2026 Exclusive to Duty Free

Amrut Distilleries has launched Pravas Single Malt Whisky exclusively for global travel retail, at TFWA Singapore 2026. We speak with Master Distiller & COO Ashok Chokkalingam at the show about this new expression & Amrut's overseas performance & expansion.

South Seas Distillery on Reviving Mahua & Indian Spirits for GTR at TFWA Singapore 2026

At TFWA Singapore 2026, we spoke with Bhanu Kaila, Commercial Director at Seven Seas Distillery, about the company’s presence at the show - showcasing Six Brothers Mahura as well as Crazy Cock Whiskies - the growing visibility of Indian spirits in global travel retail, and what lies ahead for the brand internationally.

Radico Khaitan on Indian Spirits, Global Travel Retail & TFWA Singapore 2026

At TFWA Singapore 2026, we spoke with Sanjeev Banga of Radico Khaitan about their presence at the show, the evolving Indian spirits category, and opportunities in the global travel retail market.

LARK Bringing Tasmanian Single Malt Whisky to the Mainstream | TFWA Singapore 2026

At TFWA Singapore 2026, we spoke with Stuart Gregor from Lark Distilling Co. about the brand’s presence at the show showcasing LARK Tasmanian Single Malt Whisky, developments in the whisky category in Tasmania, and the evolving global travel retail landscape.

Tilaknagar Industries Showcases Mansion House, Seven Islands & Samsara at TFWA Singapore 2026

At TFWA Singapore 2026, we speak with Soumyajit Das, Assistant General Manager – International Business at Tilaknagar Industries Ltd about the company’s showcase at the event, featuring Mansion House Brandy, Seven Islands Whisky, and Samsara Gin as part of its global travel retail portfolio.

Picadilly Debuts Indri Ilika at TFWA Singapore 2026 Exclusive to Duty Free

At TFWA Singapore 2026, we speak with Madhu Khanna, International Business Head, and Manmeet Kaur, General Manager – Global Travel Retail, at Piccadily Agro Industries Ltd about the company’s showcase at the event, including the new Indri Ilika expression created exclusively for airport duty-free retail, alongside other offerings such as Indri Single Malt Whisky and Camikara Rum.

Campania Stories 2026: Unveiling the Authentic Wines of Campania

The 2026 edition of Campania Stories ran from 23 to 27 April in Caserta, presenting new vintages from the region’s main appellations to the national and international press. The program opened on 23 April with a guided visit to the Royal Palace of Caserta and an inaugural conference in the Sala Romanelli, followed by two […] The post Campania Stories 2026: Unveiling the Authentic Wines of Campania appeared first on Liz Palmer .

A couple more cognacs

Castillon ‘Le Choix de la Maison V.S.O.P.’ (40%, OB, Fine Champagne, 1960s) Larsen ‘VS’ (40%, OB, Single Grape, +/-2025) A. de Fussigny ‘Sélection’ (40%, OB, Fine Cognac, +/-2026) A. de Fussigny ‘XO’ (40%, OB, Fine Champagne, +/-2026) Marie Foucher ‘Lot 19.79 Le Prullepie’ (54.1%, Malternative Belgium, Fins Bois, 366 bottles) Prunier 1979 (53.7%, Ferrer, Collection Dame Jeanne, Petite Champagne, +/-2026) Jean-Luc Pasquet ‘L79’ (49.1%, Swell de Spirits, Wild Card #6, Petite Champagne, 2025) Prunier 1969 (49.7%, Ferrer, Collection Dame Jeanne, Grande Champagne, +/-2026)

Review: Northcross Triple Wood Irish Whiskey

Northcross Irish Whiskey is made at the Great Northern Distillery in County Louth, in the northeast corner of Ireland (just south of Northern Ireland). The distillery, founded by John Teeling, is the largest independent distillery in Ireland, making and aging many different styles of whiskey. The first release from Northcross, their Triple Wood, takes advantage… The post Review: Northcross Triple Wood Irish Whiskey appeared first on Drinkhacker: The Insider's Guide to Good Drinking .

Joseph A. Magnus Cigar Blend Bourbon Review: The Balance Between Consistency and Scale

Jos. A. Magnus & Co is a brand perhaps most notable for this very release: The Cigar Blend. Named after the man himself, Joseph A. Magnus was a 19th-century distiller and blender in Cincinnati, who founded his whiskey business in the late 1800's and was most notable as a pre-Prohibition blender "ahead of his time." The business was shuttered by Prohibition and remained dormant until 2015, when the great-grandson of Magnus, Jimmy Bedell, ushered in the brand's revival. A short year later,...

International Wine Challenge announces new global regional structure

The International Wine Challenge has announced a major new regional structure that will see the competition evolve into four regional wine competitions across the Americas, Asia Pacific, Europe and the United Kingdom. The new structure will launch from July 2026, with entries opening for both IWC Americas and IWC Asia Pacific ahead of their first...

IWC Launches Regional Competitions Across Four Continents

The International Wine Challenge (IWC) is undertaking the most significant restructuring in its 42-year history, launching four regional competitions across the Americas, Asia Pacific, Europe and the United Kingdom as it seeks to bring judging closer to producers while maintaining a single global benchmark. The new structure, announced this week, will see regional competitions held in Argentina, Australia, France and the UK, replacing the traditional model under which wines from around the world were shipped to London for judging.

When History Sneaks Into the Glass

I spent an evening evaluating a lineup of old Napa Cabernets and kept returning to the oldest wine in the lineup. Remarkably well made for its age, it continued to hold my attention. The next morning, I learned I had … Continue reading →

Lehmstein 2022 – Cantina St. Pauls

Vino: Lehmstein Riserva Varietale: 100% Pinot Nero. Denominazione: Alto Adige D.O.C.. Titolo alcolometrico: 13,5% vol. Annata: 2022. Temperatura di servizio: 16° – 18° C. Valutazione: 93/100 — Altr eetichette dell’azienda in Guida (Di)Vino — Cantina St. Pauls Via Castel Guardia, 21 Frazione San Paolo 39057 Appiano (BZ) – ALTO ADIGE – ITALY Phone: +39 0471 […] L'articolo Lehmstein 2022 – Cantina St. Pauls proviene da The Wolf Post Wine Magazine .

Lehmstein 2022 – Cantina St. Pauls

Wine: Lehmstein Riserva Variety composition: 100% Pinot Nero. Denomination: Alto Adige D.O.C.. Alcoholic strength: 13,5% vol. Vintage: 2022. Serving temperature: 16° – 18° C. Rating: 93/100 — Other company labels in Wine Guide — Cantina St. Pauls Via Castel Guardia, 21 Frazione San Paolo 39057 Appiano (BZ) – ALTO ADIGE – ITALY Phone: +39 0471 […] L'articolo Lehmstein 2022 – Cantina St. Pauls proviene da The Wolf Post Wine Magazine .

Marin Brennan Isn’t Reinventing Long Island Wine—She’s Refining It

Marin Brennan, head winemaker at Bedell Cellars and Corey Creek. Julie Cappiello/Pyxis Digital Marin Brennan, the head winemaker at Long Island’s Bedell Cellars and Corey...