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Laphroaig Releases 2025 Càirdeas Lore Cask Strength
Laphroaig's 2025 Cairdeas release is Lore Cask Strength, an update to the classic Lore expression that's bottled straight out of the cask at 59.6% ABV. The post Laphroaig Releases 2025 Càirdeas Lore Cask Strength appeared first on Bevvy .
by Bevvy4 viewsnewsspiritswhiskeyfeaturedlaphroaig - news
The Drinks Trust reopens WSET bursary
The reinstatement of the scheme, which provides fully-funded training for drinks sector employees, comes as the hospitality industry grapples with recruitment and retention issues, with recent data revealing more than 80,000 vacancies across hospitality roles. The post The Drinks Trust reopens WSET bursary appeared first on The Drinks Business .
by Amelie Maurice-Jones3 viewsnewshospitalityrecruitmentsakespiritsstaff - news
Old Grand-Dad Releases Its 7-Year-Old Bonded Bourbon
Each year, Old Grand-Dad releases its 7-Year-Old Bonded Bourbon, which is produced from a single distillation season in accordance with the Bottled-In-Bond Act. The post Old Grand-Dad Releases Its 7-Year-Old Bonded Bourbon appeared first on Bevvy .
by Bevvy4 viewsdrinksnewsspiritswhiskeyfeaturedold-grand-dad - news
Jim Beam Launches Second Edition of Its Lineage Bourbon
Lineage is a new, limited-edition Kentucky straight bourbon whiskey that's a collaboration between Fred Noe and his son Freddie Noe. The post Jim Beam Launches Second Edition of Its Lineage Bourbon appeared first on Bevvy .
by Bevvy5 viewsdrinksnewsspiritswhiskeyfeaturedjim-beam - news
5 Hot Summer Cocktails to Cool You Down
Whether you’re poolside, beach-bound, or simply enjoying golden hour on your patio, these 5 hot summer sip cocktails are your ultimate cool-down companions. Light, vibrant, and packed with seasonal flavors, each drink is crafted to keep you refreshed when the temps rise. The post 5 Hot Summer Cocktails to Cool You Down appeared first on DMV Distributing .
by Alicia Brant4 viewsspirits - news
Tequila Isn’t the Only Spirit to Use Additives. Why Aren’t We Talking About the Others?
Spirits additives have been in the news a lot lately, almost solely in relation to tequila. A clash between the independently run Additive Free Alliance and the Consejo Regulador del Tequila (CRT), tequila’s regulatory body, has chilled the growing movement for transparency in the category, and currently, per the CRT, no brands may legally discuss use or non-use of additives — which are legal — on their packaging or in their marketing. The stalemate seems likely to continue without a satisfying resolution unless and until the regulator and the industry can reach a compromise. The article Tequila Isn’t the Only Spirit to Use Additives. Why Aren’t We Talking About the Others? appeared first on VinePair .
by Susannah Skiver Barton5 viewsreading-about-drinkingdistillationspiritstequilatradevp-pro - news
10 of the Best Cocktails to Make With Maraschino Liqueur
Maraschino cherries might be known for their saccharine glaze that fits right in atop a Shirley Temple, but Maraschino liqueur is a different story. While the syrupy cherries are typically sweet varieties such as Royal Ann, Rainier, or Gold, Maraschino liqueur is made from Marasca cherries, which are far more sour than their aforementioned counterparts. Moreover, the liqueur is produced not just with the fruit of the cherry itself, but its leaves, stems, and pits, which imbue the liqueur with complex bitter and botanical notes. The article 10 of the Best Cocktails to Make With Maraschino Liqueur appeared first on VinePair .
by Olivia White5 viewsreading-about-drinkingcocktail-recipesliqueurrecipespirits - news
The Cocktail College Podcast: The East India Cocktail
First documented in the late 1800’s, the East India Cocktail combines Cognac, curaçao, fruit syrup, bitters, and Maraschino liqueur. The drink has been tweaked, misattributed, and misunderstood for over a century, with the fruit syrup presenting one of biggest lingering question marks. What should said fruit be? How are we making the syrup? And what is such a bespoke ingredient doing in a 19th-century cocktail in the first place? Here to answer all of those questions is Chicago-based Abe Vucekovich, beverage director at Meadowlark Hospitality. The article The Cocktail College Podcast: The East India Cocktail appeared first on VinePair .
by VinePair Staff6 viewscocktail-collegeclassic-cocktailscocktailsspiritsthe-cocktail-college-podcastthe-vinepair-podcast - news
The 10 Most Expensive Cognacs in the World (2025)
Cognac is often considered to be the most prized brandy in the world. Produced primarily in small quantities, the Cognac region has centuries of history behind it, and bottles of the stuff regularly fetch thousand-dollar sums at auction. But some expressions reach an entirely new level of luxury (and price), as demonstrated by a new report from Wine-Searcher that reveals the 10 most expensive bottles of Cognac in the world. The article The 10 Most Expensive Cognacs in the World (2025) appeared first on VinePair .
by Olivia White5 viewsbrandycognacmost-expensivespirits - news
The 50 Best Spirits of 2024
Check out the best spirits from previous years here! Since 2020, VinePair has released our annual ranking of the 50 best spirits of the year. Every iteration of this list has represented the product of a dozen or so major spirits categories tasted throughout the year, not to mention the subcategories and styles that exist within them: blanco, reposado, and añejo tequila; aged and unaged rums produced from molasses, Demerara, and cane juice; whiskeys spanning every major region of the world. All things told, each ranking takes into consideration more than a thousand bottles submitted and tasted. The article The 50 Best Spirits of 2024 appeared first on VinePair .
by VinePair Staff5 viewsreading-about-drinking50-best-spiritsrecommendationspirit-recommendationspirits - news
We Asked 15 Bartenders: Which Cognac Offers the Best Bang for Your Buck? (2024)
It’s no secret that Cognac carries a strong association with luxury. The category’s most famous high-end expression, Remy Martin’s Louis XIII, can set you back thousands of dollars. Empty bottles of the label, which are made from Baccarat crystal, routinely show up on eBay for triple digits. The notoriety of Louis XIII and other pricey Cognacs can make jumping into the category a bit intimidating. Fortunately, not all excellent examples require a mortgage payment to acquire. In fact, there is a wealth of expressions on the market whose quality punches well above its price tag. The article We Asked 15 Bartenders: Which Cognac Offers the Best Bang for Your Buck? (2024) appeared first on VinePair .
by Rich Manning5 viewsreading-about-drinkingbartenderscognacspirit-recommendationspiritswe-asked - news
Here’s Why Sake ONO Makes an Ideal Gift for Those With Discerning Taste
Many of us know that person who is hard to shop for, not because they’re hard to please, but because they seem to have such great taste that it’s a daunting task, especially if they like good things to drink. People have probably already thought of giving them the usual go-tos — some bubbly, whisky, additive-free tequila, or maybe a new, funky wine. But have you considered sake? The article Here’s Why Sake ONO Makes an Ideal Gift for Those With Discerning Taste appeared first on VinePair .
by Jonah Flicker5 viewsreading-about-drinkingfood-pairingsgift-guidegiftingsakespirits - news
The 20 Best Cognacs to Drink in 2024
Following a massive sales spike during the pandemic, Cognac has experienced a fairly significant downturn in the past few years, amid an overall decline in spirits sales as well as fierce competition from other categories. When comparing Cognac with other styles of spirits, though, the world’s most prestigious brandy has a lot to offer — often at very competitive prices. Consider that this is a spirit made from a raw material (grapes) that exhibits much more character and personality than, say, barley or corn. That character is then bolstered by oak aging, whether the minimum two years for V.S. The article The 20 Best Cognacs to Drink in 2024 appeared first on VinePair .
by Tim McKirdy4 viewsbuy-this-boozecognacspirit-recommendationspirits - news
POMMEAU
23.5% ABV | 47 Proof | 375ML Royal Heritage Cider honors the French tradition of Pommeau, a blend of apple cider and brandy aged in oak barrels for smooth, complex flavor. Our take uses hard cider from Michigan cider mills, separately blended with bourbon and vodka, then aged in Calvados Barrels before being combined for […] The post POMMEAU appeared first on Iron Fish Distillery .
by McKenzie Leishman4 viewsspirits - news
The 15 Best Brandy Cocktails
Let’s face it: Brandy isn’t exactly hot right now. The category is considered to be a bit old school, and with its equally niche subcategories, it can be downright confusing to consumers. But when it comes down to it, brandy is just distilled wine made from grapes, apples, pears, and the like. Brandy is largely classified by its base and origin: Cognac and Armagnac are aged expressions of distilled grapes from specific regions in France, while Calvados, from Normandy, is made with apples. The article The 15 Best Brandy Cocktails appeared first on VinePair .
by Hannah Staab5 viewsreading-about-drinkingbrandycocktail-recipescocktailsreciperoundup - news
A First Look at WhistlePig The Boss Hog XI: The Juggernaut Rye Whiskey
WhistlePig Boss Hog XI: The Juggernaut is finished in Indian Thandai barrels. The post A First Look at WhistlePig The Boss Hog XI: The Juggernaut Rye Whiskey appeared first on Bevvy .
by Kevin Gray4 viewsdrinksnewsspiritswhiskeyfeaturedwhistlepig - news
Nikka Whisky Nine Decades Honors the Brand’s 90th Anniversary
This limited-edition blend features whiskies from each decade between the 1940s and the 2020s The post Nikka Whisky Nine Decades Honors the Brand’s 90th Anniversary appeared first on Bevvy .
by Kevin Gray5 viewsdrinksnewsspiritswhiskeyfeaturedjapanese-whisky - news
The Cocktail College Podcast: The Between the Sheets
A quasi-Sidecar riff, the Between the Sheets is a 1930s creation that often flies under the radar. While the drink’s split base of Cognac, rum, and orange curaçao might be equal in quantity, there’s no question regarding the guiding North Star of this drink. Joining us today to discuss the classic is Ricky Ramirez, owner of The Mothership in Milwaukee and a certified rum savant. So enamored with rum is Ricky that he whipped up three versions of this cocktail, each with a different brand and style of rum so that each has a grand impact on the finished drink. The article The Cocktail College Podcast: The Between the Sheets appeared first on VinePair .
by VinePair Staff6 viewscocktail-collegeclassic-cocktailscocktail-recipescocktailsspiritsthe-cocktail-college-podcast - news
Booker’s Bourbon Just Launched ‘The Reserves,’ Its First New Release in 5 Years
Booker’s Bourbon 'The Reserves' 2024 is the first of what's to become an annual, limited-release series by master distiller Freddie Noe. The post Booker’s Bourbon Just Launched ‘The Reserves,’ Its First New Release in 5 Years appeared first on Bevvy .
by Kevin Gray5 viewsdrinksnewsspiritswhiskeybookersfeatured - news
Beyoncé Just Launched a New Whiskey – SirDavis
Knowles-Carter teamed with Moët Hennessy to create a specific flavor profile that reflected her ideal whiskey. The post Beyoncé Just Launched a New Whiskey – SirDavis appeared first on Bevvy .
by Bevvy5 viewsdrinksnewsspiritswhiskeybeyoncefeatured - news
Woodford Reserve Released a New Blended Malt Whiskey
The new limited-edition bottle is part of the brand's Distillery Series. The post Woodford Reserve Released a New Blended Malt Whiskey appeared first on Bevvy .
by Bevvy5 viewsdrinksnewsspiritswhiskeyfeaturedwoodford-reserve - news
Wild Turkey Master’s Keep Triumph Is the Brand’s Oldest Rye Yet
Triumph is the second-ever rye whiskey released in the Master's Keep series. The post Wild Turkey Master’s Keep Triumph Is the Brand’s Oldest Rye Yet appeared first on Bevvy .
by Kevin Gray1 viewdrinksspiritswhiskeyfeaturedrye-whiskeywild-turkey - news
Redbreast Launched a New Irish Whiskey Aged in Missouri Oak
The brand's signature single pot still whiskey is finished for 10 months in Missouri oak. The post Redbreast Launched a New Irish Whiskey Aged in Missouri Oak appeared first on Bevvy .
by Kevin Gray2 viewsdrinksnewsspiritswhiskeyfeaturedredbreast - news
We Asked 12 Bartenders: Which Cognac Offers the Best Bang For Your Buck?
There’s a longstanding visual that’s often associated with drinking Cognac. It involves an old, rich white guy in a smoking jacket sitting by a roaring fireplace, slowly and joylessly swirling the liquid in the broad-based snifter in his palm. Despite the category’s efforts to distance itself from this stuffy stereotype, it persists. This assumption does more than convey pretentiousness — it implies that Cognac is the forbidden fruit of the spirits world, unattainable unless you have deep pockets. This is untrue: Cognac is for everyone, and for every budget. The article We Asked 12 Bartenders: Which Cognac Offers the Best Bang For Your Buck? appeared first on VinePair .
by Rich Manning5 viewsreading-about-drinkingbartenderscognacspirit-recommendationspiritswe-asked