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Behind the Brand: A Quick Chat with PARCH Co-Founder Ila Bryne

Where are you seeing PARCH perform best right now, and what placements or menu features are helping drive sales? PARCH performs best in premium grocery accounts, specialty beverage retailers, and on-premise locations looking to offer elevated non-alcoholic options with better ingredients. Bars, upscale restaurants, patios, and ethnic dining concepts have seen strong success by positioning...

Indiana Wine Country

Indiana Wine Country The Hoosier state had grapes and wine in the 18th century, and was the 10th largest producer by the mid 19th century. The Indiana Small Winery Act of 1971 sparked major growth, so now the state has many small wineries and two of the largest in the United States. The state’s location ... Read more

Russian River Brewing Blind Pig IPA

Russian River Brewing’s Blind Pig IPA is a sought-after holy grail beer. A Blind Pig is a slang name for a cheap or low-class illegal drinking establishment or speakeasy during prohibition. This IPA is 6.25% ABV, and it uses Amarillo, Citra, Cascade, Tangier, Nectaron, and CTZ hops. This year-round flagship IPA pours a golden hue … Continue reading Russian River Brewing Blind Pig IPA

3 of 161 New Zealand Sommelier Scholarship: Applications Now Open (Canada)

New Zealand Wine Sommelier Scholarship Applications Are Now Open! The New Zealand Wine Sommelier Scholarship applications are now open for Canada, with a refreshed selection process designed to both educate and identify the top candidate. This year, the goal remains to select one Canadian sommelier to attend the Sommit in New Zealand in February 2027. ... Read more The post 3 of 161 New Zealand Sommelier Scholarship: Applications Now Open (Canada) first appeared on My VanCity .

How to Find the Best Bourbons That Aren’t From Kentucky

When people think of bourbon, their minds immediately jump to Kentucky, and for good reason. The Bluegrass State is often considered the birthplace of bourbon, housing some of the most iconic distilleries in the world. However, in recent years, craft distilleries outside Kentucky have been proving that great bourbon can be made elsewhere. These non-Kentucky

Letrari celebra 50 anni: una storia di famiglia e di Trentodoc

La storia cinquantennale della cantina Letrari si è sempre mossa su una traiettoria coerente, nata da una visione precisa e arrivata oggi a una maturità che guarda avanti senza smarrire il proprio punto di origine. Alla base c’è la figura di Leonello Letrari, nome che appartiene di diritto alla storia dell’enologia italiana. Già negli anni […] L'articolo Letrari celebra 50 anni: una storia di famiglia e di Trentodoc proviene da La Stanza del vino .

Saturday Webinar: The Insider’s Guide to the CSW Exam

On Saturday, May 2—at 10:00 am central time (CDT), we are pleased to offer one of our most popular webinars—The Insider’s Guide to the CSW Exam—presented by Jane A. Nickles, CSE, CWE: If you are currently pursuing the Certified Specialist of Wine (CSW) Certification or considering the CSW as your … Continue reading →

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 →

La Sardegna porta 27 imprese al Real Italian Wine & Food Experience di Londra

L'articolo La Sardegna porta 27 imprese al Real Italian Wine & Food Experience di Londra proviene da Le Strade del Vino Sardegna .

Eradication and abdication

“Either the wine will find its price, however low, or it will be destroyed. A more complicated issue is: What will become of the vineyards?” The post Eradication and abdication appeared first on World Of Fine Wine .

Commitment to sustainability

WineGB accelerates sustainability drive with relaunch of national certification for UK wine. WineGB has announced the relaunch of Sustainable Wines of Great Britain (SWGB), its national independently audited sustainability certification scheme, reinforcing the organisation’s commitment to embedding sustainability at the core of UK wine production. This expansion includes an entirely new module for people. First […] The post Commitment to sustainability appeared first on Vineyard Magazine .

Bordeaux 2025 En Primeur | Vintage Report

Bordeaux 2025 En Primeur | Vintage report The Cru Wine team has just returned from Bordeaux, where we spent the... The post Bordeaux 2025 En Primeur | Vintage Report appeared first on Cru Wine Fine Wine & Spirits Merchant .

River Dart Summer Ale - Brewing with Homegrown Calais Goldings

There's something really special about growing your own hops. I've had a hop plant in my front garden for a couple of years now, and this summer I finally had a decent enough harvest to actually brew with. The variety is Calais Goldings - a close

Inside Look: Curate, Cape Town, South Africa

Complex cultural and culinary legacies inform the menus and design of this experiential Cape Town restaurant. The post Inside Look: Curate, Cape Town, South Africa appeared first on Imbibe Magazine .

Can You Add Brewing Salts and Acids the Night Before Brew Day?

When I'm prepping for a brew day, I like to get as much done ahead of time as possible. If I can shave a few minutes off mash-in the next morning, I'm all for it. One question that comes up a lot – and one I

A Wine Lover’s Diary, part 1017: Hester Creek, Winemaker’s Cut and a Winemaker’s Dinner

Monday, April 20th: Here are the notes on the Hester Creek wines I tasted last week, which are now released. Hester Creek Character White 2025 (Okanagan Valley) A blend of Gewurztraminer and Pinot Gris. Pale straw in colour; aromatic, spicy, … Continue reading →

LEARNING ABOUT WINE Crémant de Bourgogne

Crémant de Bourgogne Crémant de Bourgogne is easier to understand when it is treated as one of Burgundy’s wine categories rather than as a secondary alternative to more famous sparkling regions. It is made by the traditional method, and it shares Chardonnay and Pinot Noir with Champagne, but those facts do not tell the reader ... Read more The post LEARNING ABOUT WINE Crémant de Bourgogne first appeared on My VanCity .

Review: Eagle Rare Bourbon 30 Years Old

When Buffalo Trace announced Eagle Rare 25 in late 2023, the news effectively came with a wink and a nod: Yes, it was the oldest Eagle Rare to date, but don’t be surprised to see more “ultra-aged” whiskey coming down the pipeline. By 2018, the distillery had already invested millions in Warehouse P, an experimental… The post Review: Eagle Rare Bourbon 30 Years Old appeared first on Drinkhacker: The Insider's Guide to Good Drinking .

McConnell’s Cognac Cask Finish

McConnell's Cognac Cask Finish is the grand finale of the 5-Year-Old Series, embodying the most premium expression in this range. A blend of Irish Malt and Irish Grain Whisky, it is aged for five years in first-fill Bourbon casks before being finished in exceptional Cognac casks handpicked by Master Distiller Graeme Millar. This rare finish in Irish whisky reveals rich notes of candied lemons, dried pineapples, and a lingering ginger spice. The Cognac casks, specially selected by Millar, play a crucial role in shaping the whisky’s character. The oak enhances the interaction between the whisky and the cognac-infused staves, resulting in a delicate and floral flavor profile. Cognac itself is a French brandy crafted from distilled white wine and matured in oak barrels, celebrated for its smooth texture, rich flavors, and complex aromas. Bottled at 46% ABV.

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Atom Brands Unveils Wormtub Single Cask Scotch Whisky Collection

Fewer than 20 Scottish distilleries still use worm tub condensers — so what makes the whisky they produce so distinctive? Atom Brands' new five-bottle collection showcases exactly that.

Fukuju embraces ‘sustainable luxury’ with organic release

The post Fukuju embraces ‘sustainable luxury’ with organic release appeared first on The Drinks Business .

Short & Shoddy | Pre-Prohibition Porter

Author: Will Lovell A few years back, while judging a local homebrew competition, I had the opportunity to try a […] The post Short & Shoddy | Pre-Prohibition Porter appeared first on Brülosophy .

Struggling To Quit? Make Sure You Answer This Question

The morning after I’d been drinking, I’d often wake up in the early hours and wonder: “What’s wrong with me?” “Why do I keep doing this?” “Why can’t I just get my act together?” Lying in bed with my eyes closed and my head pounding, I had no idea that I was asking myself all […] The post Struggling To Quit? Make Sure You Answer This Question appeared first on The Sober School .