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Garrison Brothers Cowboy Bourbon, 2025

I’d like to thank the Texas Whiskey Festival, Garrison Brothers, and their PR partners for providing this sample with no strings attached. When you think of great bourbon, who do you think of first? The obvious answer is Kentucky, right? So much so that there are still folks out there who think that it’s the only place that bourbon can be made. But there are folks all over the country these days who are lining up to prove that other states have what it takes as well. For example, I recently received a couple of samples through the Texas Whiskey Festival. They were promoting the winners of their “Best Texas Whiskey of 2026” competition. I ended up with samples of two of their category winners. We’ll talk about the bourbon today and then hit the rye in a bonus post on Friday, so keep an eye out for that. But before we get into the winner, let’s let the Festival speak for themselves about their contest: The 2026 Texas Whiskey Festival brought together distilleries from across the state fo

Hogshead: Aultmore, Glentauchers, Speyside…

We've tried a large range of bottlings from Hogshead Imports (or rather Hogshead Indie) in the past two years or so. Some have been really good, but other were sometimes marred by weird cask choices. Today we're trying a couple of older releases, mostly from refill casks. 

A Look Inside THE ROOT: Two Varieties Worth Knowing

In this year's edition of THE ROOT, we spotlight two unique Loire Valley grapes: Pineau d'Aunis and Grolleau Noir. Pineau d'Aunis is celebrated for its distinctive peppery spice and vibrant red fruit character, while Grolleau Noir offers bright acidity, fresh berry flavors, and remarkable versatility across sparkling, rosé, and still wines.

15th Annual Report: What’s Working in DtC Wine

The Wine Industry Supplier Network is the go-to resource for winery and vineyard professionals to discover, research, and connect with trusted suppliers and service providers...

Saving Pennies or Saving Dollars?

Contact your ATPGroup representative or call (707) 836-6840 to discuss practical opportunities for Enology cost optimization. This article is Part 2 of a four-part series exploring a broader approach to winery cost optimization, including evaluating every cost-savings opportunity across winery operations.

A major Breakthrough in Oxygen Control for Sparkling Wines

The LiOX by Diam solution has been designed to meet these requirements, particularly in the case of sparkling wines, where excess oxygen can compromise the aromatic stability and freshness of wines." This dialogue with industry stakeholders has resulted in the design of a closure that meets the specific enological requirements of sparkling wines, while incorporating the latest advances in oxygen management.

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If you purchased these items through a U.S. distributor, the importer of record would typically be the distributor. This change in policy creates a potential opportunity for wineries that imported certain goods directly during the affected period.

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At Papé Material Handling, we help businesses across the West evaluate technology as part of a larger warehouse strategy that includes equipment, fleet tools, automation, layout planning, and power solutions. On a practical level, these tools can help reduce damage to equipment and products, promote employee safety and compliance, lower costs through wireless management, improve fuel consumption, and keep maintenance and repair needs more visible.

Review: Non-Alcoholic Spirits of Fluere, Complete Lineup

Fluere is a non-alcoholic spirits brand owned since 2023 by Lucas Bols, known for its extensive liqueur lineup. With a selection of five N/A “spirits” under its command, Fluere covers a vast swatch of the alcohol world with its spiritless takes on gin, rum, mezcal, and more. We tasted the entire lineup. Thoughts — quite… The post Review: Non-Alcoholic Spirits of Fluere, Complete Lineup appeared first on Drinkhacker: The Insider's Guide to Good Drinking .

Cantine Catabbo e il riscatto silenzioso del Molise del vino

C’è una regione che nel vino italiano continua a vivere ai margini del racconto nazionale. Una terra poco incline all’autopromozione, lontana dai riflettori delle grandi denominazioni e spesso compressa tra l’ingombrante vicinanza dell’Abruzzo e il fascino mediterraneo di Campania e Puglia. Eppure, il Molise custodisce uno dei patrimoni viticoli più autentici del Centro-Sud Italia: colline ventilate che guardano l’Adriatico, vecchi vigneti sparsi tra ulivi e pascoli, una biodiversità ancora integra e, soprattutto, vitigni identitari che oggi stanno finalmente trovando voce. Tra questi, la Tintilia rappresenta il simbolo più potente di una rinascita ormai tangibile. Uva austera, complessa e dal carattere marcatamente tannico, era stata quasi dimenticata; oggi, invece, è la bandiera di una nuova generazione di vignaioli che ha scelto di puntare sulla riconoscibilità territoriale anziché sulla quantità. È esattamente in questa traiettoria che si inserisce il lavoro della famiglia Catabbo,

Veneto – La Cantina Roeno e l’Enantio

La storia della Cantina Roeno nasce 65 anni fa per mano di Rolando Fugatti e dalla moglie Giuliana dal Fior. Siamo a Brentino Belluno, nella località di Belluno Veronese. L’azienda, la cui produzione attuale supera le 500.000 bottiglie annue tra rossi, bianchi, spumanti e rosé, coltiva vitigni sia locali che internazionali: Pinot Grigio, Sauvignon, Chardonnay, […]

Bartenders Name the Best Bars in Their Cities Right Now

When travelers ask locals where to grab a drink, the answer often depends on who you ask. Rather than turning to Google reviews or Yelp, we went straight to bartenders across the country and asked a simple question: What's the best bar in your city right now? (Other than their own, of course). [...] The post Bartenders Name the Best Bars in Their Cities Right Now appeared first on Chilled Magazine .

1915 Annodomini 2021 – Spadafora 1915

Vino: 1915 Annodomini Varietali: 80% Magliocco Dolce, 20% Greco Nero. Denominazione: Terre di Cosenza D.O.P.. Titolo alcolometrico: 14,5% vol. Annata: 2021. Temperatura di servizio: 18° – 20° C. Valutazione: 90/100 — Altre etichette dell’azienda in Guida (Di)Vino — Spadafora 1915 Z.I. Piano Lago 18 87050 Mangone (CS) – CALABRIA – ITALY Phone: +39 0984 969080 […] L'articolo 1915 Annodomini 2021 – Spadafora 1915 proviene da The Wolf Post Wine Magazine .

1915 Annodomini 2021 – Spadafora 1915

Wine: 1915 Annodomini Variety composition: 80% Magliocco Dolce, 20% Greco Nero. Denomination: Terre di Cosenza D.O.P.. Alcoholic strength: 14,5% vol. Vintage: 2021. Serving temperature: 18° – 20° C. Rating: 90/100 — Other company labels in Wine Guide — Spadafora 1915 Z.I. Piano Lago 18 87050 Mangone (CS) – CALABRIA – ITALY Phone: +39 0984 969080 […] L'articolo 1915 Annodomini 2021 – Spadafora 1915 proviene da The Wolf Post Wine Magazine .

Afternoon Brief, June 10

Fees and Visitors Fall in Wine Country: California's wineries are dropping their prices, but that's not bringing back the visitors, a new report finds...

Review: Russell’s Reserve Bourbon 13 Years Old (Updated 2026)

Wild Turkey’s Russell’s Reserve brand tends to fly under the radar a bit, but ignoring this latest release would be a mistake. It might be the best bottling ever to come out under the label. You’re getting a 13 year old cask-strength bourbon, available for a limited time. Here’s a bit of the story behind… The post Review: Russell’s Reserve Bourbon 13 Years Old (Updated 2026) appeared first on Drinkhacker: The Insider's Guide to Good Drinking .

How should spirits companies target the RTD opportunity?

The dynamic RTD category is a potentially lucrative source of value growth for spirits brands, but making the most of this opportunity is complex.

HQ Build-Out: Episode 1

We're locked in for at least 4 years, and the renovation is officially underway. Come take a look at what we're building — before the walls go up and the bottles find their home.

Clément et Florian Berthier Silex Côteaux du Giennois Sauvignon Blanc 2023

Wines to Watch the World Cup By

The games are far apart and the ticket prices astronomical, so while the United States gets to play co-host with Canada and Mexico to this summer’s FIFA World Cup, most of us will be watching the matches from home. Weerts came to Sonoma County in 1999 to work at Vérité and in 2004 became the winemaker at Stonestreet, where he made the wines through 2014.

Rant: Can They Make Up Their Bleeping Minds?!

The wine industry is in trouble. Yes, it’s a rollercoaster; what goes up must come down and vice versa. But right now, we are sitting in the lull. We are all strapped into that fiberglass shell of a seat, listening to the agonizing clink-clink-clink of the chain lift working to get us to the top... The post Rant: Can They Make Up Their Bleeping Minds?! appeared first on Exploring the Wine Glass .

What to Expect When Planning a Kentucky Bourbon Trail® Trip With Mint Julep Experiences

Planning a Kentucky Bourbon Trail® trip in 2026 takes more than picking a few distilleries and hitting the road. The post What to Expect When Planning a Kentucky Bourbon Trail® Trip With Mint Julep Experiences appeared first on Kentucky Bourbon Trail® .

Domaine Roger Belland Santenay 2023

Sweet Stout – Jar of Destiny

We are back with another Jar of Destiny beer. My pick from the 18th one was a Sweet Stout. For the challenge, I brewed a milk stout. This beer was based on a Left Hand Milk Stout clone recipe that I found that recipe through the AHA. I modified the recipe based on my own preferences […] The post Sweet Stout – Jar of Destiny appeared first on Brew Dudes .