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Wild Turkey Debuts 16-Year-Old Gold Foil Edition, First in New Austin Nichols Archives Line
Wild Turkey is launching its Austin Nichols Archives line with the release of a 120-proof, 16-year-old bourbon called Gold Foil Edition, the brand announced today in a press release. Gold Foil Edition, one of the most anticipated spirits releases of the year, is now available in select markets at a suggested retail price of $400. Austin Nichols Archives will be an annual, limited-edition series dedicated to celebrating the most famed dusties of the distillery’s past. The article Wild Turkey Debuts 16-Year-Old Gold Foil Edition, First in New Austin Nichols Archives Line appeared first on VinePair .
by Stephen Bradley1 viewbourbonnewsproduct-releasespirit - news
Reports: Pernod Ricard Held Acquisition, Merger Talks with Brown Forman
UPDATE 3/27/26: Pernod Ricard and Brown-Forman confirmed the discussions about a potential deal between the two entities in separate releases late yesterday. Both refer to the “potential business combination” as a “merger of equals.” Pernod and Brown-Forman both say they will release no further communications until they reach an agreement. We will continue to update this story as more information becomes available. Pernod Ricard is in talks to merge with or acquire Brown-Forman. The article Reports: Pernod Ricard Held Acquisition, Merger Talks with Brown Forman appeared first on VinePair .
by Stephen Bradley2 viewsmergers-and-acquisitionsnewsreportsalesspirit - news
The Cocktail College Podcast: The Corpse Reviver No. 1
Bartenders, you know fruit forms the heart of so many great cocktails — but keeping it fresh and consistent year-round? That’s a challenge — but not when you have Les vergers Boiron on hand. For decades, they’ve been the gold standard in the culinary and pastry worlds — in fact, back when I was a chef we used them all the time in sorbets, sauces, and mousses. And you have to check out Boiron’s line of fruit purees crafted specifically for beverages: Ambient purees. We’re talking real fruit, no added sugar, no artificial colors — and they’re totally shelf-stable. The article The Cocktail College Podcast: The Corpse Reviver No. 1 appeared first on VinePair .
by VinePair Staff4 viewscocktail-collegeclassic-cocktailscocktailsnhbspiritthe-cocktail-college-podcast - news
The 20 Best Cognacs to Drink in 2025
For the second year in a row, Cognac is experiencing a significant downturn in sales, perhaps as much as some 13 percent overall. Insiders chalk this up to China — Cognac’s biggest market by value — levying duties of up to 34.9 percent on European brandy, something widely viewed as retaliatory for the EU’s decision to impose huge import tariffs on Chinese-made electric vehicles. Similar tariff problems abound in the U.S. — Cognac’s biggest market by volume — and consumers seem to be switching to lower-priced bottles. That’s not necessarily a bad thing. The article The 20 Best Cognacs to Drink in 2025 appeared first on VinePair .
by Aaron Goldfarb4 viewsbuy-this-boozecognacspiritspirit-recommendation - news
Prestige Alcohol Brands Are Difficult to Build — and All Too Easy to Ruin
It was the evening after my wedding in New Orleans — ages ago — and the core crew of our leftover revelers had descended upon a relaxing Marigny haunt to unwind in style before the impending crash back to our respective realities. “Johnnie Black on the rocks,” I said to the barkeep. “Scratch that,” my brother quickly interrupted. “He’ll take the Macallan 25, neat.” The barman stretched for the gloriously toffee-hued bottle lording over the back bar as my brother turned his sly signature grin my direction. “Relax! It’s on me. You only get married once, right? The article Prestige Alcohol Brands Are Difficult to Build — and All Too Easy to Ruin appeared first on VinePair .
by John Sumners5 viewsreading-about-drinkingbusinessluxurynhbspirittrade - news
Every Major Spirit Category and Its Base Ingredient [Infographic]
Although cask aging, different types of stills, blending, and numerous other factors dictate the profile and quality of a finished spirit, the creation of any alcoholic beverage begins with fermentation. Some form of sugar in the base liquid is exposed to yeast, which converts those sugars into ethanol. Sugars are simple carbohydrates that can be found in everything from fruits and potatoes to various plants and cereal grains. And the type of base ingredients distillers use varies from spirit to spirit. The article Every Major Spirit Category and Its Base Ingredient [Infographic] appeared first on VinePair .
by Pete O'Connell5 viewsreading-about-drinkingdistillationinfographicsspiritvisualization - news
Hennessy and LeBron James Launch Limited-Edition Cognac
Basketball icon LeBron James has teamed up with Hennessy to launch Hennessy Limited Edition by LeBron James. Unveiled on Thursday, the limited-edition V.S. Cognac will be available in select markets globally and online at Hennessy.com starting September 30 for a suggested retail price of $53.99. “As an admirer of Hennessy and its iconic brand, I’ve always appreciated its commitment to basketball and how it celebrates the sport’s influence on and off the court,” James said in a press release. The article Hennessy and LeBron James Launch Limited-Edition Cognac appeared first on VinePair .
by Olivia White4 viewsbasketballcognachennessylimited-editionnbaspirit - news
The 25 Best Cognacs for 2023
If you’re looking for proof of the “premiumization” trend in alcohol, Cognac offers a fine example. Between 2016 and 2021, dollar sales in the U.S. grew a staggering 64.4 percent, according to data from the Distilled Spirits Council, with the “super premium” price range leading the charge. All things told, sales topped out at close to $3.5 billion in 2021, the most recent year for which the organization has published data. It’s hardly surprising that many would be willing to fork out a little extra per bottle or upgrade to more expensive offerings. The article The 25 Best Cognacs for 2023 appeared first on VinePair .
by Tim McKirdy4 viewsbuy-this-boozebest-cognaccognacfrancerankingspirit - news
We Asked 11 Bartenders: What Are the Best Split-Base Cocktails?
Classic cocktails typically feature one star spirit that’s considered central to the drink’s identity. It can dictate where the beverage appears in a cocktail book or on a bar menu, and is a major factor in attracting — or dissuading — guests from ordering it. But as bartenders continue to push the limits of mixology, more and more programs are spotlighting split-base cocktails, which use two different spirits as the foundation of their builds. The article We Asked 11 Bartenders: What Are the Best Split-Base Cocktails? appeared first on VinePair .
by Hannah Staab5 viewsreading-about-drinkingbartenderscocktailsspiritwe-asked - news
The Cognac Conundrum: Why the World’s Most Celebrated Brandy Is Ignored in Its Homeland
About 212.5 million bottles of Cognac were sold in 2022, according to the Bureau National Interprofessionnel du Cognac (BNIC), the spirit’s trade organization. Only 2.8 percent, or about 5.95 million of them, were sold in France, with the remaining 97.2 percent exported to leading markets such as the United States, China, and elsewhere in Europe. How is it possible that the French don’t consume their own product, one with centuries of storied history? The article The Cognac Conundrum: Why the World’s Most Celebrated Brandy Is Ignored in Its Homeland appeared first on VinePair .
by Jake Emen4 viewsreading-about-drinkingcognacfrancespiritwine