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What makes a well-made Mint Julep Cocktail much more complex than you expect? James Chatto reveals the secret

Introduction What makes a properly made mint julep much more complex than people expect? How did an Indian revolutionary leader end up creating one of Japan’s most famous curry recipes? How did a recipe collected during a 1930s concert tour in Indonesia become the legendary Queen Mother’s Cake, different from every other chocolate cake you’ve ever had? In this episode of the Unreserved Wine Talk podcast, I’m chatting with James Chatto, co-author of the terrific new book Acquired Tastes: The Lives and Recipes of Eight Culinary Ambassadors. You can find the wines we discussed here. Giveaway Three of you are […]

If the Chouffe hits

Obviously I don't do "guilty pleasure" beers, but I do have a fondness for Cherry Chouffe while also recognising it's no great feat of Belgian brewing artistry. So I was perhaps inappropriately delighted to find the fruited gnome series has a second addition: Chouffe Framboise . Raspberry, like cherry, is an established and acceptable Belgian beer fruit. When we start getting Chouffe Mango and Chouffe Banana, I'll worry that they've gone full Floris. This can't be exactly the same beer as Cherry Chouffe with only a different syrup, because it's 7% ABV rather than 8. Maybe that just means they've added more gunk. Anyone who sees the word "Framboise" and thinks immediately of acid tartness, may look elsewhere. This is heavy and dense, a clear claret-red colour in the glass, and is extremely sweet. For those who consider a cone of soft-serve ice cream incomplete without a streak of tachycardia-inducing pink sauce: this is your beer. I am, generally speaking, tolerant of fruity sweet flavo

The ‘Non Negos’ Of Natural wine

Wine Park %%BLOGDESLINK%% In a world which values and preserves authenticity – Natural Wine is a way forward. Preserving and expressing pure varietal character and true sense of the soil, natural wines have elevated the tasting experience even as they respect and preserve the environment in which the wines come to be. The indispensable link between nature and […] The ‘Non Negos’ Of Natural wine bwinpark .

Champagne and Cigars

A somewhat debatable topic amongst both Champagne and cigar connoisseurs – Should you really be pairing these two iconic lifestyle legends together? Without closing any arguments down, let’s take the side of our freedom to choose – If we enjoy a pairing, then we shouldn’t have to be persuaded against our preference. Nonetheless, let us…

The Macallan’s New 1986 Romantica Collection Is a Holy Grail for Whisky Collectors

The Macallan has unveiled the Romantica Collection, a new 1986 Vintage single-cask whisky release created to mark 100 years since The Macallan 1926 was first laid down. Whisky collectors won’t ... Visit Man of Many for the full post.

Ardmore Legacy (2025)

A review of the Ardmore Legacy, a lightly peated single malt from the Scottish Highlands.

Everything You Need To Know About Mexican Lager

Intravino Cup Montalcino | Siamo alla finale (bellissima e imprevedibile), si vota il vincitore

Sarà una finale bellissima e imprevedibile, ma ci arriviamo con ordine, perché prima vediamo come sono andate le semifinali. 535 votanti e stavolta ho chiuso le votazioni alle ore 20.30 di venerdì come da regolamnento (al turno precedente ero andato … continua »

The Millionaires� Club 2026: the world�s fastest growing million-case spirits

Domestic speci­ficity seems to be leading the major growth this year while international markets cope with disruption from various quarters

What Is Cold IPA? The Complete Guide to Craft Beer’s Most Confusing Style

What Is Cold IPA? The Complete Guide to Craft Beer's Most Confusing Style By B. Kline | The Beer Thrillers What Is Cold IPA? The Complete Guide to Craft Beer's Most Confusing Style What Is a Cold IPA? A Cold IPA is a modern beer style that combines the hop-forward character of a [...]

Cuvaison

Here is the brilliant new lineup by Cuvaison. I have long admired the wines of Cuvaison. These were some of the wines that I bought for my personal collection more than twenty years ago. Steve Rogstad has been at the helm for more than two decades and has helped shape not only these wines but wines from this windswept region. Founded back in 1969, ten years later Cuvaison acquired 400 acres of highly prized land north of San Pablo Bay in the Los Carneros district of Napa Valley which is a site that is highly influenced by fog and cooler temperatures from the bay. The new Cuvaison are outstanding. Check out the 2024 Cuvaison ‘Kite Tail’ Chardonnay (OB, 94) which is a treat to savor now. Learn more about this outstanding producer at https://www.cuvaison.com and here are the killer sparkling wine, Chardonnay and Pinot Noir releases by Cuvaison. 2025 Cuvaison Rose- Made from Grenache grapes, this 2025 Rose offers a soft mouthfeel on the approach. Laden with tension, texture and bright red

Bushmills 21 Years ‘Three Wood’

This is a travel retail edition of the Bushmills 21 Year Old , which comes at a higher strength of 46% and adds an extra finish.The spirit ages in signature bourbon barrels and Oloroso sherry casks for around 18 years and then goes into first-fill Marsala wine barrels . The regular version is Madeira-finished , if I'm not mistaken.  Bushmills 21 yo 'Three Wood' (46%, OB +/- 2023, Marsala finish, travel retail) Nose: rich, with a good dose of brown sugar, gently toasted oak and very light hints of wine. After a few moments it moves towards cherry jam. Then it becomes more tropical, showing pineapples, peaches and ripe mango. Hints of vanilla, marzipan and honey in the background. Subtle minty notes as well. Good start. Mouth: again there's an unmistakable winey note (clove, chocolate, leather) but also black cherry notes and blackberry jam. Red wine gums. Later also caramelized walnuts, with hints of black tea, as well as a return of the mango and honey. Toffee, hazelnuts and some

Clynelish from nought to 42 yo

Clynelish 0 yo (62.9%, Milroy’s, Soho Selection, New Make Spirit, 2026) Clynelish 23 yo 2002/2025 (51%, Thompson Bros. for HNWS Taiwan 20th Anniversary, refill barrel, cask #238, 172 bottles) Kittenish 25 yo 2000/2025 (52.8%, The Whisky Blues, ex-Caol Ila refill hogshead, cask #1426, 294 bottles) Clynelish 42 yo 1983/2026 (49.5%, OB, Rare Series, refill American oak hogshead, 160 bottles) Secret Highland 14 yo 2008/2023 (53.4%, Acla Selection, Classic Series, sherry hogshead, cask #194553, 180 bottles)

The Insider Spill Interview…With Stu Smith

The Napa Valley winemaker with 50 years of experience and the poison oak to prove it

Review: Royal Ranthambore Indian Whisky

In a recent review, we noted that Rampur Indian Whisky was starting to expand their offerings. Introducing Royal Ranthambore. This new whisky is distilled and distributed by Radico Khaitan, which is the new name for what was previously the Rampur Distillery. Royal Ranthambore is unusual in that it is a blended whiskey that includes neutral… The post Review: Royal Ranthambore Indian Whisky appeared first on Drinkhacker: The Insider's Guide to Good Drinking .

Baer

Erica Orr is the talented winemaker behind Baer wines. It is my pleasure to share one of the jewels of Woodinville. Winemaker Erica Orr took over this program more than a decade ago and began in 1998, working her first harvest with eminent winemaker Cathy Corison in the Napa Valley. She immediately caught the wine bug and enrolled in the enology master’s degree program at UC Davis where she completed her master’s degree in 2003. Erica also has a bachelor’s degree in biochemistry from UC Berkeley and three years of research experience as a biochemistry lab technician for 2009 Nobel Laureate Dr. Elizabeth Blackburn at UC San Francisco. She is a great person to chat wine with. The wines are really outstanding across the board. I love the 2024 Baer Rose (OB, 92) which is a stunning, beautifully-textured wine. I love the 2022 Baer ‘Ursa’ Red Wine (OB, 93) which is smooth and silky stuff from this slightly cooler vintage. Learn more about this great Woodinville winery at at baerwinery.c

Colazione a 5 stelle nel cuore di Cagliari, l’hotel Tirso apre le porte a chi cerca eleganza e identità

All’Hotel Tirso la colazione è un rito lento, aperto alla città. E profuma di mare Ogni mattina, qui, diventa una storia da raccontare. Luce obliqua sul golfo, il porto che si sveglia senza fretta, l’aria porta insieme salsedine e caffè: è in quel preciso istante che le porte di Palazzo Tirso si aprono — non […]

Ad Ascea il Poseidonia Beach Club: sostenibilità e menu a spreco ridotto sono i cardini di un viaggio tra i luoghi di Parmenide e Zenone

Gianni Rizzo, per tutti “il capitano” è al timone del Poseidonia Beach Club ad Ascea. Un lido che non sa di semplice spiaggia attrezzata, ma che offre diverse opportunità agli ospiti a cominciare dalle esperienze in barca, proseguendo verso i piedi delle dune marine per poi mangiare al ristorante o in pizzeria, con una carta […]

📺“No Safe Amount of Alcohol”? Not So Fast.

Full article, studies, and doctor commentary: https://winefolly.com/videos/wine-and-healthFor the last few years, headlines have screamed “no safe amount of ...

June in the Garden

“Nature is a strange factory, relentless in its productivity. We like to think life and death are opposite states, but it’s all tangled up together, the cherry blossoms and the cancer: a never-ending production of more, a monstrous fecundity.” -Olivia Laing, Funny Weather When I look around my gardens, I feel that they resemble my… The post June in the Garden appeared first on Brooks Wine .

Idaho Celebrates 17th Annual Wine & Cider Month in June

Idaho honors the Year of Riesling, the Lewis-Clark Valley AVA’s 10th anniversary, and Savor Idaho 2026 BOISE, Idaho (June 2, 2026) – June is Idaho Wine & Cider Month, a statewide celebration […] The post Idaho Celebrates 17th Annual Wine & Cider Month in June appeared first on Sip Magazine .

Poland Wine Travel Guide: Why Southern Poland Is Europe’s Most Unexpected Enotourism Escape

How Kraków and Małopolska are emerging as one of the most compelling new wine travel destinations in Europe. By, Jamie Knee Last month, I traveled to Kraków, Poland, where I was invited to speak at the International Wine Tourism Conference. I arrived expecting to find an emerging category that felt technically promising and still… The post Poland Wine Travel Guide: Why Southern Poland Is Europe’s Most Unexpected Enotourism Escape appeared first on Petite Wine Traveler .

Jackson Family Wines agrees mimosa tie-up for Kendall-Jackson with Uncle Matt’s Organic

California's Jackson Family Wines has unveiled a five-pronged marketing tie-up with orange juice producer Uncle Matt's Organic for its Kendall-Jackson brand in the US.

Book Club Books – Running List

Here is the running list of books we’ve read/plan to read in our Boozy Book Club: 2026: January: West with Giraffes by Lynda Rutledge February: Table for Two by Amor Towles March: Rosalind Franklin, The Dark Lady of DNA by Brenda Maddox April: Ham on Rye by Charles Bukowski May: skipped June: On the Road by […] Source