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Agave Spirits Wins at Agavos Awards

Proof that Amazing Agave Spirits Can Come From North of the Border! The post Agave Spirits Wins at Agavos Awards first appeared on Litchfield Distillery .

🎧Special Episode! Meet the (Wine) Makers #23: Jun Kono President and Master Sake Brewer at Sohomare and Leo Lê Sommelier of Kappo Sono and Momoya

Sake is not a beverage we often cover on the podcast, but when we had the chance to talk to one of the great sake makers in the world, we jumped at the chance. In this episode we introduce you to Jun Kono of Sohomare, one of the world’s premier sake makers, and Leo Lê Sommelier of the great Kappo Sono in New York City and Momoya. What a treat to meet these two leaders in their respective businesses, and get to know them. As you know, sake is often called “rice wine,” but that is not the best description of it because the brewing process is so different and complex. And while many sake makers are trying to chase more accessible and fresher versions of sake, Sohomare is focused on making deep, complex, and elegant sake that is made to be eaten with food. We know you will learn a ton, like we did, in this conversation, and come away with a new appreciation for one of the most significant alcoholic beverages in human history. Send us a Text Message and we'll respond in our next episode! Co

Travel Blogger Tips for Your Kentucky Bourbon Trail® Distillery Visits

Guest blogger Chelsea Gilson of My Kentucky Bucket List shares her top tips for Bourbon Trail™ distillery visits. The post Travel Blogger Tips for Your Kentucky Bourbon Trail® Distillery Visits appeared first on Kentucky Bourbon Trail® .

A Perfect Pairing: Kentucky Bourbon Trail® & Kentucky Lottery

–The Kentucky Bourbon Trail® experience is expanding beyond distilleries in a first-of-its-kind collaboration with the Kentucky Lottery. Together, these iconic Kentucky brands bring you Bourbon Trail®-themed lottery games—blending heritage, thrill, […] The post A Perfect Pairing: Kentucky Bourbon Trail® & Kentucky Lottery appeared first on Kentucky Bourbon Trail® .

🎧Natural Wine RELOADED

Is natural wine dead? Or is it thriving? What even IS natural wine these days?! Most importantly, what's next for this multi-faceted yet misunderstood category? Helping us answer these searching questions are writer and winemaker Rachel Signer, journalist Simon J Woolf and wine producer Ben Walgate. We also indulge in a bit of impassioned debate between the two of us - this being a particularly provocative topic. (It's not every episode that moves Peter to use the phrase, 'complete bollocks', and Susie to say, 'cheeky middle finger', but here we are.) For example, did you know that the very term 'natural wine' itself is an unfortunate mis-translation? Are you familiar with, 'organic-PLUS' viticulture? Why hybrids may be the next big thing for natural producers? That natural wine is a philosophy, not a style? How the natural scene has influenced conventional wine? And the fact there's a new category of 'natural-adjacent' wines emerging..? Click on this link and use the code WINEBLAST at

June Whiskies of the Month: World Environment Day

The post June Whiskies of the Month: World Environment Day appeared first on The Scotch Whisky Experience .

La Pulga Tequila Debuts Limited-Edition Reposado Finished in Still Austin Bourbon Barrels

Fans of limited-edition spirits have a new bottle to chase. Fort Worth-based La Pulga Tequila has unveiled a limited-edition reposado tequila finished in barrels previously used for Still Austin Whiskey Co.’s Bottled in Bond Red Corn Bourbon, creating a uniquely Texas take on barrel-aged agave spirits. The expression begins as a seven-month reposado crafted from […]

Black Odesa, Felix Hart’s Latest Adventure

Peter Stafford-Bow does it again in his latest book, Black Odesa! You would think that after all the harrowing adventures Stafford-Bow’s character, Felix Hart, has been through he would relax and take it easy for a while. Well, he tried, but circumstances had other ideas. He thought life was grand, and then unexpected visitors showed up. That’s when everything started […] The post Black Odesa, Felix Hart’s Latest Adventure appeared first on Pull That Cork .

The QNCC Is Putting Nightlife Workers First

An inside look at the Queer Nightlife Community Center, which provides support, education and events for queer and transgender members of the industry.

Weekly Cellar Round-Up

Over the course of a week, I taste a bunch of wine, usually with friends, and almost always with my wife. Here are some of the wines we tasted over the past few weeks. These are wines that were not sent … Continue reading →

How to Open a Wine Bottle Without a Corkscrew: Date Night Lifehacks

No wine opener? You can use a fork This post How to Open a Wine Bottle Without a Corkscrew: Date Night Lifehacks was posted on WineDivaa .

How Craft Bitters Became a Force in Cocktails

A closer look at the rise of bitters in modern cocktails

Let's Debunk Beer Myths: Guinness Tastes Better In Ireland

Nasce il Gruppo Giovani del Consorzio Lugana

Il Consorzio Tutela Lugana DOC annuncia la nascita del Gruppo Giovani Lugana, una nuova iniziativa pensata per coinvolgere le nuove generazioni di imprenditori e professionisti già attivi all’interno delle aziende associate e accompagnare l’evoluzione della denominazione attraverso visione, competenze e progettualità. Il gruppo riunirà 31... L'articolo Nasce il Gruppo Giovani del Consorzio Lugana proviene da oscarwine .

Current releases from Dão legend Antonio Madeira

I’ve reported on Antonio Madeira and his wines before in detail. He’s one of the most important producers in the

Alcobrew Enters Premium Single Malt Space with Gamber Valley Launch

The whiskies are distilled, matured and bottled at the company's Solan facility in Himachal Pradesh, with initial availability planned across Haryana, Uttar Pradesh and Chandigarh. Further expansion into key markets including Maharashtra, Karnataka, Rajasthan, Odisha and Delhi NCR is expected through a phased rollout. The move comes at a time when Indian single malts continue to gain momentum both domestically and internationally. Industry estimates suggest the segment could grow at nearly 20% annually over the next five years, driven by premiumisation trends and increasing consumer confidence in Indian-made whiskies. In a milestone for the category, Indian single malts overtook imported Scotch in volume sales for the first time in 2024, accounting for more than half of all single malt volumes sold in the country. Romesh Pandita, Chairman and Managing Director of Alcobrew Distilleries India, puts it, "With Gamber Valley Indian Single Malt Whisky, we are not launching a product—we

Die storieverteller

Helene Joubert gebruik kreatiwiteit en strategie om wyn vir ’n nuwe generasie relevant te maak.

Learning from the best

With a love of agriculture nurtured by her grandmother who used to grow vegetables in Limpopo, Mosima Mabelebele found her way into winemaking through a chance funding application, and went from beginner to producing award-winning wines.

Restaurants: dinner at La Trompette, Chiswick, with three interesting wines

Website: https://www.latrompette.co.uk/ La Trompette is one of my favourite restaurants in London. Tucked away in Chiswick, it has an upmarket

Function partners with Western Collective

Function and Western Collective Announce Garden City Taproom Collaboration, Launching  June 2 with Fort George Brewery  Function, the Portland-born rotating brewery pop-up taproom concept revealed plans to expand to the Boise, Idaho area to the New School in March after announcing the closure of their original northwest Portland location . Leading up to the planned build-out of a new taproom, food hall, and lodging next to the river in Garden City, Idaho, Function is partnering with local brewery Western Collective to host 6 months of rotating guest brewery pop-ups. The first featured brewery partner will be Fort George Brewery out of Astoria, Oregon, with the launch beginning Tuesday, June 2. The Fort George lineup will be featured alongside Western Collective’s house beers, ciders, slush, and  taproom staples.  “This is exactly the kind of thing we wanted to start building before our own doors open in Garden City,” said Function  Owner Casey Armstrong. “

Die kuns om stories te deel

Van ’n kreatiewe kind in Mpumalanga tot ’n bemarkingsleier by een van die Kaap se oudste wynplase, bring Elani Nell haar skerp oog vir visuele storievertelling na die wynwêreld.

Growing into the role

Known for her creativity and passion in the cellar, Johannah Shibe Moloantoa is a rising star in South Africa’s wine industry. Starting with a curiosity about agriculture, she’s helped create award-winning wines and quickly made her mark as assistant winemaker at Nederburg.

Dit gaan alles oor balans

Simon Terblanche het sy loopbaan in wyn met fokus en vasberadenheid opgebou. Vandag is hy ’n jong plaasbestuurder met ’n duidelike visie.

Van die kelder tot konsultasie

Hugo Pietersen se loopbaan is gedryf deur sy liefde vir wyn en mense. Met harde werk, deursettingsvermoë en geloof bewys hy enige droom kan bereik word, ongeag jou agtergrond.