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Whisky Review: Laphroaig Lore Single Malt Scotch
Introduction Today, we’re diving into a Laphroaig Lore review, a premium expression from the renowned Islay distillery. For those who have been following along, back in Season 1, we explored Laphroaig 10 Year, our very first peated Scotch. At the time, Bob wasn’t the biggest fan of peat, though Brad had started warming up to it (or perhaps, drinking his way into appreciation). Since then, our palettes have evolved, and thanks to our friend Austin Dupree of Bourbon Earring, we now have the chance to try Laphroaig Lore. Laphroaig Lore was introduced in 2016 and is crafted from a blend of whiskies aged between 7 and 21 years in five different cask types, including sherry casks and smaller quarter casks. Clocking in at 96 proof (48% ABV), it’s a bold Scotch compared to the typical 80-90 proof range. Let’s dive into how it measures up! This review is taken from our episode " Braveheart / Laphroaig Lore " Click the link to listen to this review in audio format. Nose B
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Whiskey Review: Hardin’s Creek Colonel James B. Beam Bourbon
Introduction Today, we’re diving into Hardin’s Creek Colonel James B. Beam Bourbon Whiskey, an exciting release from Jim Beam’s new line of annual offerings. Launched in 2022, this whiskey is distilled at the Fred B. Noe Distillery and crafted by master distiller Freddie Noe. At just two years old and bottled at 108 proof, it aims to honor Jim Beam’s legacy with a low distillation proof and lower barrel entry proof. While the story is compelling, we had questions about how well a two-year bourbon could deliver on flavor. Here’s our full breakdown. This review is taken from our episode " District 9 / Hardin's Creek Col. James B. Beam ." Click the link to listen to this review in audio format. Nose Brad: The nose opens with notes of peanut brittle and vanilla frosting, offering some sharply sweet characteristics. Black pepper adds a touch of spice, but the young graininess holds it back. 7/10 Bob: I found floral notes like rose petal and melon alongside oak,
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Best New SA Wine Writer announced
The country’s best new wine writer for 2024 is Skye Nolan from Brackenfell near Cape Town, assistant-winemaker and compliance manager at Bellevue Wine Estate, Stellenbosch, who also had work stints at four other Cape wineries, as well as doing wine educational and business courses at a youthful age. The runner-up is Alisa Knoblauch from Somerset […]
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Best Gifts for Wine Lovers This Year
Picture this: the aroma of mulled wine filling the air, laughter around the table, and the clink of glasses celebrating another holiday season. If you’ve got a wine enthusiast on your list, you know the usual bottle of red just won’t cut it. This year, let’s think outside the wine rack! We’ve selected five gifts... View Article The post Best Gifts for Wine Lovers This Year appeared first on Winerist Magazine .
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Great British Wine Round-up December 2024
John's final round-up of the year looks at a selection of the finest sparkling wines for Christmas.
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From Sharecroppers to Superstars: Family Wineries in Italy
The arc of the Italian wine industry bends towards quality in the 21st century, something that has become increasingly clear to Sue and me as we have visited many of Italy’s important wine regions in recent years. Quality has not always been Italian wine’s guiding star, however. Piero Antinori’s 2014 book The Hills of Chianti […]
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Wine Tasting FAQ with Sonoma Vintner Ross Halleck
For anyone planning a trip to Sonoma or simply curious about the wine tasting experience, award-winning winemaker Ross Halleck of Halleck Vineyard in Sebastopol, answers your most pressing wine tasting questions. Drawing on years of expertise in Sonoma’s celebrated Russian River Valley, Ross offers practical tips and insider knowledge for a memorable tasting experience. Ross Halleck on the deck of our Wine Lodge surrounded by our estate Pinot Noir Vineyard in West Sonoma County.…
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What Are the Best Places to Buy Sake?
Sake, the traditional Japanese rice wine, has gained popularity in the United States over the past few years. But, if you aren’t a seasoned enthusiast, understanding what differentiates good from bad sake can become a challenge. To take it one step further, finding the right place to purchase high quality sake online can seem near […] The post What Are the Best Places to Buy Sake? appeared first on Crafty Bartending .
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The London Nº1 – Ralf’s Gin Of The Week
The London Nº1 – Distilled Gin Another week passed… and another gin to be introduced… Today I present The London Nº1 – Distilled Gin. Created by Charles Maxwell and distilled at the Thames Distillers Limited Distillery in London this gin is one of the rare real London gins. But it isn’t a London Dry Gin […]
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Champagne's Singaporean Legacy: Eugena Ng-Collery of Maison Collery
1. Do you remember your first glass of champagne? It was a casual get-together with friends here in Singapore. Someone brought a bottle...
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2023 wine duty changes in the UK & what they mean
2023 – 2025 WINE DUTY CHANGES & WHAT THEY MEAN This blogpost will be updated shortly due to changes in UK duty rates applicable from 1st February 2025 but you can see the new rates in the table below. If you have been burying your head in the sand recently you may have missed an upcoming important deadline for wine-drinkers – 31st July 2023 – after which, despite much lobbying by the drinks industry and despite the government’s stated desire to control inflation, higher rates of duty will be applied to most still wines. THE 2023 CHANGES IN DUTY ON WINE IN THE UK From 1st August 2023 it is estimated that 90% of still wine will see duty rise by at least 9% from its current level of duty – £2.23 per bottle. Duty on a fairly average 13% ABV bottle of wine will increase by 20% to £2.67 and for still wine with 15% ABV the rise in duty will be a whopping 44% to £3.21 per bottle (these rates exclude VAT which applies to the duty charged as well as to the wine itself). Fortified wines like port
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Best Sparkling Wines for the Holidays 2024: Picks for Every Palate
How to choose sparkling wines for the holidays in 2024? Every year I get asked for my top picks. Happily, over the past couple of months, I have tasted a wide range of great sparkling wines, at all price points, for every palate preference. Check out my recommendations, tasting notes, and sparkling wine videos below. Tis the season. Time to stock up on sparkling wines for the holidays. Festive gatherings abound this time of year and nothing sets a merrier tone that a nice bottle of fizz. They also make excellent gifts. After all, who doesn’t want a bottle of bubbly? Nobody…that is who. Everyone’s needs are different when choosing sparkling wines for holiday gatherings – from budget-friendly options to supply big parties, to top of the line Champagnes for special occasions. And, we all have quite varied tastes. With this in mind, I have tried to make my recommendations as comprehensive as possible. There are categories for more affordable bubblies, mid-range sparkling wines , value Cham
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Whiskey Review: Jefferson's Reserve Pritchard Hill Cabernet Cask Finished Bourbon
There’s something both amusing and humbling about revisiting our early reviews. In those days, our scores often reflected a stricter stance, and we didn’t always weigh market value as heavily as we do now. Case in point: our review of Jefferson's Reserve Pritchard Hill. Were we too harsh in our judgment, or did we have it right all along? Maybe it’s worth revisiting. Keep reading to see where we ended up. This review is taken from our episode " Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire / Jefferson's Pritchard Hill ." Click the link to listen to this review in audio format. Introduction Today, we're diving into Jefferson's Pritchard Hill Cabernet Cask Finished Whiskey, an intriguing expression from Jefferson’s Reserve line. This bourbon starts as a 15-year aged whiskey before being finished for an additional 12 months in French oak casks previously used for Pritchard Hill Cabernet Sauvignon. At 90.2 proof, it promises a smoother, less punchy experience than some higher
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Winter Favourites: Sake Essentials for This Season
As you probably know by now, here at Mai we advocate for sake every day and everywhere - so here are our top 3 sake to enjoy this season!
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Whiskey Review: Jefferson's Small Batch Bourbon
From the Vault It's funny revisiting reviews from the early days of our podcast--we were certainly harsher with our scoring than we are now. Not that we've softened up our stance on whether we like something, but I think now we have a better understanding of, say, a product's value compared to the rest of the market, and not based solely on our enjoyment of it. I say all of that because as I look through our scores from 2021 on Jefferson's Small Batch Bourbon--they seem a bit harsh. Should we revisit this one? Were we overly critical? Or did we get it just right? Read on to find out. This review is taken from our episode " Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban / Jefferson's Small Batch ." Click the link to listen to this review in audio format. What’s Unique About Jefferson’s Small Batch Bourbon? Jefferson’s Small Batch Bourbon is an entry-level expression from Jefferson’s, a brand celebrated for its experimental approach to whiskey. Founded in 1997, Jefferso
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Illinois Wine Reviews
<img src="https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/5a6dda85-2308-4330-b9e5-3940be4fde01/Illinois.jpg"/><p>Did you know that Illinois has more than 100 wineries, making it one of the top 15 wine-producing states in the country? It is also one of the fastest-g
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Holiday season at Bullock Distillery is special
Are you interested in some good whiskey from a stellar local business this holiday season? When you talk bourbon and other distilled spirits in Charleston, West Virginia, you should focus your attention on The Bullock Distillery. There’s no better spirits… Continue Reading… The post Holiday season at Bullock Distillery is special appeared first on BrilliantStream .
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The 50 Best Spirits of 2024
Check out the best spirits from previous years here! Since 2020, VinePair has released our annual ranking of the 50 best spirits of the year. Every iteration of this list has represented the product of a dozen or so major spirits categories tasted throughout the year, not to mention the subcategories and styles that exist within them: blanco, reposado, and añejo tequila; aged and unaged rums produced from molasses, Demerara, and cane juice; whiskeys spanning every major region of the world. All things told, each ranking takes into consideration more than a thousand bottles submitted and tasted. The article The 50 Best Spirits of 2024 appeared first on VinePair .
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Whiskey Review: Rebel 100 6-Year Bourbon
Introduction Today, we’re diving into Rebel 100 6-Year Bourbon, a whiskey that holds a special place in our hearts. As longtime fans of the Rebel lineup, we’ve been consistently impressed by what Lux Row has to offer, and this age-stated version of the beloved Rebel 100 piqued our interest. Clocking in at 100 proof and carrying a six-year age statement, this expression promises a refined take on a budget favorite. Brad and I first sampled this at the Kentucky Bourbon Festival, where Lux Row had a tasting bar featuring several new releases. With this review, we’re revisiting it in a more controlled environment to see how it stacks up. Let’s get into it. This review is taken from our episode " La La Land / Rebel 100 6-Year Bourbon ." Click the link to listen to this review in audio format. Nose Bob: On the nose, I got a lot of cherry. This is a classic Rebel nose with some added depth. Cherry is all over the place here, and there’s a dusty quality that I thi
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Tasting notes
A fortnight of travel related wine consumption. . . I’ve been like this cliff top echidna, enjoying the sights while using my nose to look for treasure. . . Riesling. Light and bright. Parish Vineyard Riesling 2023 (Coal River, Tasmania) - v. sharp wine, with a slightly unexpected fruit profile - tangarine and pink grapefruit in the mouth. Grippy and rewarding. The Kühling-Gillot Qvinterra Troken 2023 (Mosel) also excellent. Tight and sappy, all the usual suspects - slate and mineral in the mouth, a terpene nose, hardness with a trace of sweetness in the mouth . A pair of complex (and costly) chardonnay. As much as I love Chardonnay, budgetary constraints and poor access, have lead to a years (5) long hiatus between sips of Giaconda. Still - the Giaconda Chardonnay 2016 feels like an old friend. Familiar, idiosyncratic, seemingly unchanged. Terrific nose - smouldering and complex, at times a hint of toffee. Amazing acid structure and text
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Wajos Christmas Tonic – Philipp´s Mixer Of The Week
Wajos Christmas Tonic – A perfect festive pairing for Wajos Christmas Gin Yesterday was the first Sunday in Advent. Are you already in the Christmas spirit? We have a delicious tonic syrup here that will get you in the Christmas spirit. Whether you want to add a little flavor to your water or mix a […]
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A Tampa Bay Craft Beer Experience
Nicknamed the “Gulp Coast,” Tampa Bay boasts over 100 breweries, each with its own unique story and a passion for crafting delicious beer. Check out my adventures there during Tampa Bay Beer Week! The post A Tampa Bay Craft Beer Experience appeared first on 010 Beer Blog .
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Introducing the New Pouilly-Loché & Pouilly-Vinzelles Premier Cru Terroirs
Nearly a decade in the making, the Pouilly-Loché and Pouilly-Vinzelles Premier Cru terroirs are finally approved. From the 2024 vintage onwards, four climats can proudly bear the 1er Cru mention on their labels. In an exciting development for the Mâconnais region, Pouilly-Loché and Pouilly-Vinzelles Premier Cru climats have have officially been granted, elevating some of the appellations’ finest vineyards to the ranks of Bourgogne’s most distinguished terroirs. Four years after the granting of Pouilly-Fuissé Premier Crus, the best climats of Pouilly-Vinzelles and Pouilly-Loché have finally joined their ranks. This long-anticipated recognition is part of a broader initiative to refine the identity of the Mâconnais, a region historically overshadowed by its northern counterparts in the Côte de Beaune and Côte de Nuits. The Newly Recognized Pouilly-Loché & Pouilly-Vinzelles Premier Crus Pouilly-Loché is celebrating its first Premier Cru with the approval of Les Mûres, an 8-hectare site. K
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The triple bottom line
The future is interconnected, and so are sustainable practices Sustainability is a cornerstone of the British Columbia wine industry, and one that is essential for its long-term success. In April 2024, I attended the U.S. Sustainable Winegrowing Summit in Lodi, California, where I was inspired by cutting-edge practices in vineyard management, social responsibility and environmental […] The post The triple bottom line appeared first on VITIS .
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