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2026 U.S. Open Cider Championship Registration Ends October 9th

September 25, 2026 (Oxford, OH) — Registration is now open for the 2026 U.S. Open Cider Championship, and a big thank-you to everyone who’s already entered! Key dates: Where to [...]

Buffalo Trace Resurfaces 5 Iconic Whiskey Brands With Newest Prohibition Collection

Buffalo Trace Distillery is resurfacing five historic American whiskey brands for the third installment of its Prohibition Collection. This year’s edition features a lineup of five distinct whiskeys, including a high-proof rye, an uncut bourbon, and a blended whiskey, each representing a now-defunct brand that operated during Prohibition. The five whiskeys represent brands — Cove Spring, Henry Watterson, John G. Carlisle, Kentucky River, and Walter B. Duffy — produced under the direction of Albert B. Blanton at the George T. Stagg Distillery, which was granted one of six federal licenses to legally produce whiskey for medicinal purposes during Prohibition. The article Buffalo Trace Resurfaces 5 Iconic Whiskey Brands With Newest Prohibition Collection appeared first on VinePair .

Edrington Posts $1.1 Billion In Sales, Led By Macallan 12YO

Led by single malt Scotch label The Macallan, Edrington posted sales of $1.1 billion for its fiscal year end in March. The total marked a 3% decline from the previous year, on lower sales of Macallan’s top-end marques, partially offset … Continue reading → The post Edrington Posts $1.1 Billion In Sales, Led By Macallan 12YO appeared first on Shanken News Daily .

Trinchero Aligns With Reyes In Six Markets

Trinchero Family Wine & Spirits has appointed Reyes Beverage Group as its distributor in six markets: Texas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, D.C. The move is effective July 1. “Reyes Beverage Group brings a strong track record, deep local … Continue reading → The post Trinchero Aligns With Reyes In Six Markets appeared first on Shanken News Daily .

Control States Spirits Volume Down 1% In The Past 12 Months

Spirits volume in control states was down 1% in the 12 months through May, with dollar sales falling 3%, according to NABCA. Results were weighed down in the month of May due to five fewer selling days across U.S. control … Continue reading → The post Control States Spirits Volume Down 1% In The Past 12 Months appeared first on Shanken News Daily .

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Irish Stout Hot Wings Recipe

Irish Stout Hot Wings One of the things I like best in the world is good Buffalo hot sauce.  Something with serious kick, but also well-rounded flavor – not simply burn for the sake of burning.  Last year, I experienced some of the best Buffalo wings of my life (and vegetarian ones at that!) and since then, I've made it my mission to perfect a blend of elements, and create my ideal wing sauce. After months of experimentation, I finally nailed it. One of the key elements that was eluding me until now was using a bit of stout to round out the flavor, and add the depth and richness to offset the pure heat of the pepper.   Irish Stout Hot Wings Recipe Ingredients Illustration by Em Sauter 10 oz. red pepper hot sauce (2 small bottles.  My preferred brand is Scoville Food Institute.) 6 oz. or 1/2 bottle Irish stout 1 tbsp dried minced onion 1 tbsp garlic powder 1/2 cup honey 1/2 cup brown sugar 1 1/2 tsp black pepper 1/2 tsp white pepper 1 tsp smoked paprika 2 tbsp c

Vinexpo Asia is moving permanently to Hong Kong; Singapore responds

After just two editions in Singapore, Rodolphe Lameyse of Comexposium has pulled the plug on Singapore, committing to Hong Kong from 2027. db hears the case from other sides. The post Vinexpo Asia is moving permanently to Hong Kong; Singapore responds appeared first on The Drinks Business .

Are Cigar Blends Finally Hitting Their Stride? A Look Inside Barrell Bourbon’s Latest Cigar Blend

The first cigar blend from Barrell Bourbon has officially landed, and I'm surely not the first person to wonder why it took them so long. Cigar blends soared onto the whiskey scene a few years ago but seem to have fallen off recently, suggesting their time in the limelight has passed. It seems I may be wrong in this thinking. The buzz around this release is real. Heck, I'm excited about it, and guess what? I don't even smoke cigars. You don't have to be a cigar enthusiast to enjoy a cigar...

Global Top 10: Tanduay, the unshakeable world leader in rum

Tanduay retains its crown as the world’s number-one rum without contest. But behind the Filipino giant, The Spirits Business’s Brand Champions 2026 ranking tells a deeper story of a shifting market: read alongside market data, it maps out the coming years for anyone who distributes, imports or produces rum. A breakdown of the big dynamics,… Cet article Global Top 10: Tanduay, the unshakeable world leader in rum est apparu en premier sur Rumporter .

A New Language for Red Wines? Serena Gusmeri on Contemporary Chianti Classico

From sparkling wines and whites to Montefili’s Sangiovese: in the Gran Selezione, freshness and drinkability go hand in hand with structure and ageing potential, while preserving the wine’s distinctive identity. [...]

Cocktail Foam Alternatives: 8 Ways to Create Foam Without Egg White

Discover 8 cocktail foam alternatives that create rich, creamy froth without egg whites, including vegan options and professional foaming agents. The post Cocktail Foam Alternatives: 8 Ways to Create Foam Without Egg White appeared first on Crafty Bartending .

Liv-ex EP: the 2025 vintage is ‘an opportunity rather than a mistake’

There is hope for en primeur, according to Liv-ex’s closing report on this year’s campaign – and though the "make or break"’ campaign turned out to be more of a “middling” affair met with “tepid sale”, pricing that may seem sensible with the benefit of hindsight. The post Liv-ex EP: the 2025 vintage is ‘an opportunity rather than a mistake’ appeared first on The Drinks Business .

Canada Day pairings: BC wines for 10 Canadian summer dishes

A west coast feast...

High-end Scotch drags Edrington FY sales down

The Macallan owner Edrington reported a full-year revenue drop of 14% as prestige expressions and Highland Park declined. The post High-end Scotch drags Edrington FY sales down appeared first on The Spirits Business .

SipMargs expands across US

Ready-to-drink sparkling Margarita brand SipMargs has begun its nationwide expansion in the US following an investment from Sazerac The post SipMargs expands across US appeared first on The Spirits Business .

Viña Artesano to give a ‘taste of the land’ to the premium on-trade

Argentinian winery Viña Artesano, owned by Grupo Avinea, is releasing a new range of fine wines that has been inspired by viticulture working in harmony with nature. As the latest portfolio of wines is set to become available across the UK on-trade, db finds out more. The post Viña Artesano to give a ‘taste of the land’ to the premium on-trade appeared first on The Drinks Business .

Hennessy revisits Spirit of Travel campaign

LVMH-owned Hennessy Cognac is rolling out a series of activations across travel retail in Paris, Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan, Hainan and more The post Hennessy revisits Spirit of Travel campaign appeared first on The Spirits Business .

Fero surpasses US$1 billion in inventory

The drinks industry supply-chain platform has now traded more than 100 million bottles, db can reveal. The milestone is “a testament to both the strength of demand and power of the platform we are building for the industry”, said CFO Dan Gibney. The post Fero surpasses US$1 billion in inventory appeared first on The Drinks Business .

La Genisia and the Evolving Identity of Metodo Classico in Oltrepò Pavese

September 25, 2026 (Codevilla, Italy) — Pinot Noir is probably the grape variety that more than any other reflects in the glass the characteristics of the place where it is [...]

Thailand reviews alcohol dispenser rules to close retail loopholes

Thailand's government is reviewing alcohol sales regulations in an effort to tighten controls on self-service alcohol dispensers, amid concerns that some retailers have exploited gaps in existing rules. The post Thailand reviews alcohol dispenser rules to close retail loopholes appeared first on The Drinks Business .

Eight Napa Valley bargains at Costco

Napa value in the ailses...