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Sake Industry News. Issue #145
Happy World Sake Day! Tactical Budgeting Helping Fukushima & Saga, Hakusan GI is 20, Niigata Gets Serious About Sake Tourism, Hakutsuru & LA Galaxy, Bordeaux Sake Brewery, NODAI’s Class Of 1995 + more
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TTB Publishes Shutdown Plan: What It Means for the Beverage Industry
On October 1, 2025, the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) released... The post TTB Publishes Shutdown Plan: What It Means for the Beverage Industry appeared first on Libation Law Blog .
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The Ultimate Guide to Bartender Gifts: From the Bar to Their Home Bar
Christmas is just around the corner. If you’re struggling to find the perfect present for the... The post The Ultimate Guide to Bartender Gifts: From the Bar to Their Home Bar appeared first on Taste & Trot .
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TOP 10 THINGS TO DO FOR TEXAS WINE MONTH
October is here and Texas Fine Wine invites wine enthusiasts to ‘Come on over y’all’ and celebrate Texas Wine Month with us.
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An Honor
I am honored and humbled by wine writer Jeff Kralik's take on my Wine Enthusiast Wine Star Nomination! Craig Camp: Champion of Sustainable Winemaking Posted on September 24, 2025 by the drunken cyclist In a world that seemingly has decided to focus on the negative, I tend to relish every bit of good news that comes across one of my various screens. A handful of days ago, however, I did not have to search far as some great news was waiting for me in my in-box. Craig Camp has been nominated for a Wine Enthusiast Wine Star Award, for Environmental Advocate of the Year. While surely I would be considered by some as relatively “new” to the wine world, I can say without equivocation that I know of no more deserving person than Craig Camp. Here is the link to his article.
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European Wine Tourism Index 2025: Ranking Europe’s Leading Wine Destinations
Wine tourism represents one of the fastest-growing segments of global cultural and experiential travel. According to a recent survey by TUI Musement, more than 91% of respondents expressed interest in wine-related travel, with the highest engagement among travellers aged 18 to 44. Responding to this demand, and coinciding with Europe’s harvest season, TUI Musement has […] The post European Wine Tourism Index 2025: Ranking Europe’s Leading Wine Destinations appeared first on Liz Palmer .
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9/30/25: Spaten Oktoberfest Ur-Märzen
We've reached the end of Oktoberfest season. Tomorrow, we turn to a new page on the calendar, one that's darker, spookier, pumpkinier. But, for now, the sun's shining, the grass is browning, and insects and birds are making music. It's still September and still prime time for an Oktoberfest beer. To honor the closure of this season of the blog, we're doing a beer from Germany, as is tradition. Spaten is one of the "Big Six" Oktoberfest breweries because they're one of the original Munich breweries that offers their lager at the official celebration. Today, we're drinking Spaten's Oktoberfest Ur-Märzen. Prost ! Spaten (full name Spaten-Franziskaner-Bräu) is one of those illustrious breweries whose history goes back centuries. According to "The Spaten Story," the brewery traces its lineage back to 1397 (nearly six-hundred years before the Salem Witch Trials), when a Munich tax document listed a brewer as the owner of the place where Spaten would operate. Through the coming ages, Spa
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Greg Norman Luxury and Elite Edition Straight Bourbon Whiskeys
For Immediate Release September 2, 2025 For Media Inquires: Sara Lilkas SparkShoppe, LTD. Phone: 518-389-6608 ext 113 Email: sara@sparkshoppe.com Greg Norman and Cooperstown Distillery Unveil Luxury and Elite Edition Straight Bourbon Whiskeys Celebrating Excellence and Award-Winning Craftsmanship in Golf Club Decanters Cooperstown, N.Y. – Golf icon and global entrepreneur Greg Norman has collaborated with Cooperstown Distillery […] The post Greg Norman Luxury and Elite Edition Straight Bourbon Whiskeys appeared first on Cooperstown Distillery .
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Lodi's San Joaquin Series Soil - Exploring the Jahant, Cosumnes River, and Alta Mesa Viticultural Areas
Reddish sandy/clay loam soil and blue oak characteristic of Lodi's Jahant AVA along Liberty Rd. As we conclude our California Wine Month journey through Lodi's wine history, we explore the three remaining sub-appellations that complete the region's diverse tapestry: Jahant, Cosumnes River, and Alta Mesa AVAs. Located between the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta to the west and the eastern hillside appellations, these three regions share a unique common denominator: variations of California's official state soil, the San Joaquin series. Characterized by shallow sandy clay loam over hardpan layers, these soils initially seemed less ideal for viticulture than Lodi's deep sandy plains. However, innovative farming families in the 1980s discovered that deep ripping techniques could transform these terraced floodplains into exceptional wine-growing terrain. From the cool, fog-influenced vineyards of Jahant and Cosumnes River to the "high table" mesa topography of Alta Mesa, these appellatio
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Old Friends: Boddingtons Pub Ale
I am starting to think that my eldest brother has an awful lot to answer for, and not just the horse racing I mentioned in the last post. Fun fact, when my younger brother and I were around 11/12 years old, the eldest, then about 19 I think, came home to stay for a while, and so naturally he taught us how to read the form for the horse racing. We loved having our big brother at home, he was our hero and we thought him the very epitome of cool, every Saturday morning we would head up to the local shop, at the time we lived in a place called Sebastopol, not in Crimea, but just outside Cwmbran in Wales, and buy the paper. We would then sit and go through the races for that day, and my brother would give us both a quid to put on any horse we wanted, when the National came round he bumped it to a fiver. It was he that told us to always keep an eye out for a horse that has come fourth in both its previous outings, the frequency with which they win is interesting. Anyway, said brother,
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Apple and Vanilla Rum Sour (Easy Fall Cocktail)
Fall is officially here and if you find yourself with a surplus of apples and a bottle of aged rum, this is the autumn cocktail for you! Any time I go apple picking, I always end up with more than I possibly can eat before they start going bad. So over the years I've come … The post Apple and Vanilla Rum Sour (Easy Fall Cocktail) appeared first on Moody Mixologist .
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Jamaica Rum's 2024 GI Revisions Paused Per Court Order
A Jamaican court has put enforcement of Jamaica's 2024 rum GI revisions on hold, pending further hearings.
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5 Tips to Crush It This Sober(ish) October
Five steps I took to change my relationship with alcohol
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The Best Gifts To Get Any Wine Lover - From Novice to Connoisseur
Buying a gift for a wine lover can feel tricky — after all, how do you impress a wine lover who already has a treasure trove of wines? You want to gift them something amazing, not just another bottle of Cabernet or Sauvignon Blanc. And trying to.. Read More
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【 Review 】Kanosuke Double Distilleries Limited Edition 2025
The annual release from Kanosuke Distillery’s Limited Series. This time, the limited edition “Double Distilleries” is now available. Reviewing its characteristics and taste. １．Bottles and labels Kanosuke Double Distilleries Limited Edition 2025 KANOSUKE Double Distilleries Limited Edition 2025 ２．Kanosuke Double Distilleries Limited Edition 2025 Features Shochu Richer Barrels Connecting the Evolution of Blending […]
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9/28/25: Northern Row's Schwester
This is the penultimate Oktoberfest post of 2025, which features a lager I picked up in July. It's been sitting in my fridge since, waiting patiently for this evening. So, let's go. Here's Northern Row's take on an Oktoberfest lager: Schwester. Northern Row's located in Cincinnati, OH's Over-the-Rhine. They're focused on crafting innovative beer out of their home in a pre-Prohibition brewery stock house. You can find a little more info over on their "Northern Row Beer" page . If you explore their website, you'll also find that they distill spirits. Schwester (located on the page hyperlinked in the above paragraph) is a 5.6% ABV festbier brewed in collaboration with Meckesheim, Germany's Schumi's Mecksebräu . For those wondering, the connection with Meckesheim is that it's the sister city of Harrison (a city just west of Cincinnati). The nose on my can is subdued. All the same, what little I find is clean, hoppy, biscuity, and bready. That's all there is to it. There isn't any malt
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Week 4 of Recovery Month 2025: Purpose – Finding Meaning in Recovery
Table of Contents September 22–30 marks Week 4 of Recovery Month 2025, and this final week centers on something deeper than just staying sober: purpose. Recovery is not only about leaving old habits behind—it’s about creating a life worth living. “You are worthy of joy. It is closer than you think.” For many people, addiction […] The post Week 4 of Recovery Month 2025: Purpose – Finding Meaning in Recovery appeared first on Nova Recovery Center Near Austin Texas .
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Apple Vanilla Syrup Recipe (for Fall Cocktails and Mocktails)
Fall is here and if you end up with a surplus of apples like me, I have some great recipes for you! This easy-to-make apple vanilla syrup is a great way to use up those extra apples or to get the most out of bruised or wrinkly ones that might otherwise get tossed. Apple syrup … The post Apple Vanilla Syrup Recipe (for Fall Cocktails and Mocktails) appeared first on Moody Mixologist .
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Mixology Spirit: Marc Guskey
Black Pond Brews cares about family, community and crafting delicious beers & cocktails. The post Mixology Spirit: Marc Guskey first appeared on Litchfield Distillery .
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Raise a glass to the new Evolve
Is it possible to have too much bubble? We say no, and that’s why we’re so thrilled about Evolve Sparkling House, the newest winery on the Naramata Bench. Even before it opened its doors in late July, Evolve had already been raking in the accolades—among other awards, it was recognized as Canada’s Top Sparkling Producer […] The post Raise a glass to the new Evolve appeared first on VITIS .
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Whiskey Review: Bardstown Bourbon Company Maison Ferrand Finish II
We’re back with another Bardstown Bourbon Company release—this time, the Maison Ferrand Finish II , a collaboration with the renowned French cognac house. This double-finished blend clocks in at 111 proof and was aged up to 12 years , with the finishing process adding a unique touch: 15 months in Maison Ferrand cognac casks . The blend includes Bardstown's own 95/5 rye whiskey (95% rye, 5% malted barley), among other components, making this a complex, layered pour. The bottle recently took home Double Gold at the San Francisco Spirits Competition , so we were eager to see if it lived up to the hype. Here’s how it fared in our glass. Nose Brad: I like this nose a lot. It is raisin-forward, there’s some dark cherry. For me, it reminded me of when I take heavy whipping cream and smell it to make sure it’s not gone bad. I’m like, “Oh, this kind of reminds me of heavy whipping cream a little bit.” There’s a little bit of vanilla in there
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Whiskey Review: Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13
Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Double-Barreled in American and Hungarian Oak Introduction We’re back with Bardstown Bourbon Company, and this time, we're tasting their Discovery Series #13 . This release is a double-barreled Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, finished first in American oak and then in Hungarian oak. It blends four Kentucky bourbons, aged 8, 9, 9, and 15 years , and comes in at 110.8 proof . As longtime fans of Bardstown's Discovery Series, we were excited to dig into this one. So let’s break down what we found. Nose Brad: The nose on this is stunning. It's like decadent maple syrup, with notes of candied almonds and a bit of nuttiness. It really reminded me of a Nutter Butter. There are a lot of raisins on it. It's just a decadent, beautiful nose. 8.5/10 Bob: Yeah, I get a surprising amount of wine character on the nose, like dark red grape, maybe a Pinot Noir or Cabernet Sauvignon vibe. There's definitely almond in there, too. My one knock on the Discov
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Whisky Review: Glenmorangie Lasanta 12 Year Single Malt Scotch
In this episode of the Film & Whiskey Podcast, we revisit one of our early favorites: the Glenmorangie Lasanta 12 Year. This Highland single malt scotch whisky is aged in both ex-bourbon and sherry casks, though the distillery doesn’t specify the exact type of sherry casks used. Clocking in at 43% ABV (86 proof), the Lasanta is part of Glenmorangie’s core lineup and carries a 12-year age statement (though the company has recently rebranded this as a 15-year release). We first tried this expression in season one, and we were excited to see how it held up with a few more years of experience (and a lot more whiskey) under our belts. Nose Brad : Bob, the nose here is what you want out of a scotch. There’s honey, the barley comes through, and it’s a little bit minty. It gets a little herbaceous for me. And maybe it’s just the time of year, but it reminded me a little of a Cadbury egg—it’s kind of chocolatey and creamy. It’s not a strong no
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Chai Old Fashioned (Fall Whiskey Cocktail)
The Old Fashioned is a great choice for a cool weather cocktail and this Chai Old Fashioned leans into the autumn season with a pop of warming spice. Whether you're making your Chai Old Fashioned with bourbon, rye, or even aged rum, you're going to want to make this variation again and again! Why you … The post Chai Old Fashioned (Fall Whiskey Cocktail) appeared first on Moody Mixologist .
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