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S2 EP42 - The Terroir of Whiskey: A Distiller's Journey
This week's guest on Spirits of Whisk(e)y is Rob Arnold, Master Distiller at Firestone & Robertson Distilling Co., in Fort Worth, Texas, makers of TX Whiskey. Fort Worth, aka Cowtown, was at one time home to the world's largest horse and mule market. Now, however, thanks to the pioneering work of this third-generation whiskey professional and bona fide Renaissance man, it's a center of whiskey innovation. Listen and learn how the author of Shots of Knowledge: The Science of Whiskey (2016) and The Terroir of Whiskey: A Distiller's Journey into the Flavor of Place (2021) left his native Louisville to blaze his own whiskey trail, in the process earning a PhD in plant breeding and genetics at Texas A&M University. Then whet your appetite with Chef Louise Leonard's suggestions for pairing TX Pedro Ximénez sherry cask-finished Straight Bourbon with an exquisite Spanish flan, featuring flambéed apricots, cherries, and plums. This decadent dessert, which picks up the bour
by Kerry Moynahan1 view - news
Remembering Tomas Estes – 7 questions
In a 2018 audio interview, the famed Tequila Ambassador reflects on his life On October 30, 2018 Tomas Estes came to our home in Tlaquepaque, Mexico to interview us for... The post Remembering Tomas Estes – 7 questions appeared first on TasteTequila .
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Oregon Update: A New AVA and Delicious Wines
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by Peninsula Underground3 views - news
The Benefits of Extended Producer Responsibility
The post The Benefits of Extended Producer Responsibility appeared first on Allagash Brewing Company .
by Brett Willis8 viewsb-corporationsustainabilityinside-allagashquality-controlbeer-releases-and-brewery-newsblog - news
Dingle Single Malt and Jags
Dingle Single Malt and Jags. It has been quite a while since I last visited Dingle Distillery. For the last few years when visiting Kerry, I have had to take the Southern road at the fork in Castlemaine towards Iveragh and Portmagee rather than Dingle. But a lot has happened in Dingle since then. […]
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Meet Don Benn – West Indies Distillery
Don Benn is the Operations Manager and Master Distiller at the West Indies Rum Distillery. He has been part of the team for over 22 years. When not making wonderful rums he enjoys watching squash and cricket (and most other spots) as well as relaxing in the company of close family and friends. FRS: Tell us … Continue reading Meet Don Benn – West Indies Distillery
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S2 EP41: The Complete Whiskey Course—Terroir, Provenance & More
This week's guest on Spirits of Whisk(e)y is Robin Robinson, author of The Complete Whiskey Course: A Comprehensive Tasting School in Ten Classes. This veteran of the spirits sector has led a full and colorful life in whiskey, traveling the globe as both brand ambassador—Compass Box, anyone?—and whiskey educator, and now he's compiled that expertise and that experience into one handy and remarkably thorough tome. Listen and learn how Robin went from trodding the boards—because he's an actor, of course!—to translating his deep whiskey knowledge for the layman in great and lively detail. Then hear the very first installment of Club Corner, a new segment that spotlights the exceptional individuals who run the world's whiskey clubs, producing events that showcase whiskey's globality and stylistic diversity. First up? David Donahue and Vadim Perlovskiy of The Los Angeles Whisk(e)y & Spirits Guild.
by Kerry Moynahan1 view - news
A Vine Grows in Vermont
Perhaps you’ve heard, there’s been, yet again, devastating early frosts throughout France and in other parts of Europe, such as Northern Italy. This was very early on in the vintage, at the beginning of the plants leafing out. Some are reporting anywhere between 100% and 30% loss in places like the Loire, Auvergne, Northern Rhône, Jura, and Burgundy. Those who pruned late, which delays the spring growth, got lucky. The true damage won’t be known until May. Is it possible that the plant just sprouts new leaves? Yes, but will the vine flower? That’s another question. Fingers crossed that nature’s instinctual repair comes through so the 2021 vintage is not as devastated as it appears to be at this moment. Have you been getting out a little more? I have. Last night I met up with a friend at the newly reopened Ten Bells. Yassine has been busy fixing the place up and it looks fantastic. The floors are clean (!), the cruddy bathrooms are spruced up, the back room is enlivened by a Rousseau mu
by Alice Feiring4 viewsuncategorized - news
Swilled Dog masters cider, takes on spirits
Swilled Dog Hard Cider has come a long way in a relatively short time. Growing from a tiny locally-focused garage cidery in 2016 to a mid-sized, regional competitor today, the company shows it has what it takes to succeed in… Continue Reading… The post Swilled Dog masters cider, takes on spirits appeared first on BrilliantStream .
by Charles Bockway and Erin McCoy3 viewscider-mead-winedistilleriespodcastwest-virginia - news
SanTan Brewing Company Set To Reduce CO2 Emissions By 50% Per Year With Earthly Labs Capture and Reuse System
Chandler, AZ (April 29, 2021) – SanTan Brewing Company is on a mission to reduce its carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions for a cleaner Earth and better beer. To achieve this […] The post SanTan Brewing Company Set To Reduce CO2 Emissions By 50% Per Year With Earthly Labs Capture and Reuse System appeared first on SanTan Brewing Company .
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Vineyards with al Fresco Dining
Come summer, the British do their best to recreate that classic holiday feeling by eating outdoors – perhaps more this year than ever before. And what could be a better option than one of our glorious vineyards, surrounded by rolling hills and leafy vines? We’ll take a look at some vineyards where you can dine...
by Wine Cellar Door Editorial6 viewseditorialal-frescofood - news
UK Vineyards with Alfresco Dining: Picnics, Terraces & Outdoor Eating
Come the warmer months, there’s nothing quite like eating outside, and few places do it better than a UK vineyard. Picnic baskets in the rows, wine gardens with chalk-soil views, terraces facing the South Downs, summer wine bars, alfresco BBQs in the vines: this is a guide to the best UK vineyards for outdoor dining, […]
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Mother’s Day Brunch + Takeout
Treat your Momma! Show mom you care and treat her to a delicious Mother’s Day brunch at SanTan! This year we’ve got an amazing menu planned and have taken extra safety […] The post Mother’s Day Brunch + Takeout appeared first on SanTan Brewing Company .
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Tasting Wine with Friends
I belong to a wonderful wine tasting group called The Early Swirlers… because that’s what we do, we just can’t wait! We met many years ago at formal wine appreciation classes with German wine expert Michael Schmidt but sadly he returned to his homeland. So, rather than join another class, we decided to do it...
by Wine Cellar Door Editorial6 viewseditorialwine-tasting - news
Meet Zan Kong – Worthy Park Estate
Zan is the Commercial Manager – Spirits for Worthy Park Estate. He comes from a Chinese – Jamaican background, grew up just outside of Toronto, Canada… the first generation of his family to be born in Canada. He grew up there but left once he graduated university to work in the hotel industry… which, eventually, … Continue reading Meet Zan Kong – Worthy Park Estate
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The Allagash 2020 B Corp Report
The post The Allagash 2020 B Corp Report appeared first on Allagash Brewing Company .
by Brett Willis8 viewsb-corporationsustainabilityphilanthropybeer-releases-and-brewery-newsblogb-corp - news
EP 40: Spirits of Whisk(e)y Season 1 Finale
For our Season 1 Finale of Spirits of Whisk(e)y Chef Louise Leonard will join Kerry & Philip to talk about all the wonderful guests and whiskeys we've had on our first 40 episodes. We will talk about our favorite moments from season 1 as well as our favorite drams.
by Kerry Moynahan1 view - news
The Mixed Blessings of Budburst
April is both an exciting and a nerve-wracking month in a UK vineyard. The vines will be stirring and the new shoots eager to emerge after the long winter, but there is still the possibility of a late frost which can damage that delicate new growth. What is Budburst? The warmth of spring awakens the...
by Wine Cellar Door Editorial6 viewseditorialbudburst - news
The Inspirational Steven Spurrier
The post The Inspirational Steven Spurrier appeared first on Iberian Wine Tours .
by Simon6 viewsuncategorised - news
EP 13 - David Blackmore of Glenmorangie & Ardbeg
This week's guest on Spirits of Whisk(e)y is David Blackmore, Global Master Ambassador at Glenmorangie and Ardbeg. Listen as the Edinburgh native shares his colorful whiskey journey, plus enjoy some lively cocktail talk and learn how to pair food with two of Scotland's more storied single malt whiskies.
by Kerry Moynahan1 view - news
Rosé. Review and update.
I was a Rosé enthusiast long before I first promoted them it in a 2001 article. In the mid/late 1990s, when White Zinfandel was cashing in big, and Portuguese imports, Lancers and Mateus, were delivering a similar sugary profile, my wife Helga and I made trips to Germany, France and Italy. We were taken aback by Germany’s Weissherbs t, France’s Vin Gris , and Italy’s Rosato . The surprise? They were Dry. Bone dry. And not sweet, like the aforementioned. The recognition of what authentic Rosé was really like , motivated me, initially, to start nagging my friends, and secondarily, to pontificate to those who stumbled upon my articles. In dinner gatherings, so as not to see what I was pouring, I pleaded with them to close their eyes, taste and evaluate, and then take a look at what they enjoyed. One friend offered, “Yea, it tastes fine, but I just can’t see myself holding a glass of pink wine.” In the 2001 article, (the first of many), I pr
by noreply@blogger.com (tom)3 views - news
VinePair Happy Hour: What Original Cocktail Have You Crafted Recently?
So far in 2021, our social lives have looked a lot like they did in 2020, and that means many of us are channeling our pent-up creative energies into hobbies like home bartending. Though the VinePair team loves making our tried-and-true favorites such as Negronis and Margaritas, we’ve recently been taking breaks after our end of day Zoom meeting to craft our own unique cocktail recipes (some more successful than others). The article VinePair Happy Hour: What Original Cocktail Have You Crafted Recently? appeared first on VinePair .
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Ireland, Hospitality and the Finest Ingredients
The post Ireland, Hospitality and the Finest Ingredients appeared first on Iberian Wine Tours .
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EP 39: Lisa Roper Wicker of Widow Jane Distillery.
This week's guest on Spirits of Whisk(e)y is Lisa Roper Wicker, President, Head Distiller, and Blender at Widow Jane Distillery. Located in the Red Hook neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York, Widow Jane, in addition to making and laying down its own distillates, affectionately named "Baby Janes," sources and blends straight bourbon and rye whiskeys from Indiana, Kentucky, and Tennessee, and then proofs them with limestone mineral water from New York's Hudson River Valley, home of the historic Widow Jane Mine. Listen and learn how Lisa, a former ballet dancer and native of Bloomington, Indiana, went from winemaking in America's heartland to whiskey making in the center of the hipster universe. Then here Chef Louise Leonard, for whom Brooklyn figures bigly in her whiskey journey, mix Widow Jane's American Oak-aged Straight Rye Whiskey with Pickett's Ginger Syrup, another Brooklyn product, this one made by her good friends, the Pickett Brothers. The result? A Brooklyn Mule. And yes, it's got
by Kerry Moynahan1 view