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This Week in Whisky News

Here’s a consumer-impact focused scan of the last week across Scotch, bourbon, Irish, Japanese, and world whisky. Links go to the original reporting/announcements. Bacardi takes… Read More

Who Pays $558,000 for a Bottle of Wine?

Most people hesitate before buying a $50 bottle of wine. Someone once spent $558,000. Not on a wine collection, not on a wine cellar. On a single bottle. The obvious question isn’t whether the wine was good. The real question is: who spends that much money on a bottle of... The post Who Pays $558,000 for a Bottle of Wine? appeared first on The Finest Italian Wine .

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La Grande Bleue & Oceana: One Year of Commitment & Concrete Action to Protect the Oceans

One year after the launch of La Grande Bleue and the announcement of its partnership with the international NGO Oceana, Gérard Bertrand is pleased to share a highly encouraging first-year [...]

2026 Great Lakes Winemaker Challenge Announces Winners

Two K Farms Named Winery of the Year June 24, 2026 — The 2026 Great Lakes Winemaker Challenge has announced this year’s top award winners, recognizing outstanding wines, ciders, and [...]

📺Angus Hates a Portuguese Pinot Noir… Portugal Hates Him Back

Carlos is back from Portugal with a tan, a cellar full of memories and a very rare bottle to share. In this episode of Got...

American Wine Legislation Pulled from Agenda in California State Senate

June 23, 2026 (Sacramento, CA) — AB 1585 (Connolly & Ransom) was withdrawn from a Senate committee hearing this morning and will not be heard this year. This means the [...]

FTC, Southern Glazer’s inch closer to settlement in price discrimination case

Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits and The Federal Trade Commission have moved closer to settling the US regulator’s lawsuit that accused the distributor of price discrimination. In December 2024, the FTC filed a lawsuit accusing Southern Glazer’s of “depriving” small and independent retailers of discounts and rebates,.

2025 Bordeaux tasting notes: Left Bank—St-Julien

Simon Field MW’s tasting notes from the 2025 Bordeaux en primeur tastings continue with wines from St-Julien. The post 2025 Bordeaux tasting notes: Left Bank—St-Julien appeared first on World Of Fine Wine .

Want to Become a Real Beer Judge? Flying Bike Brewery is Here to Help

Seattle’s Flying Bike Cooperative Brewery is hosting a BJCP Exam Prep Course beginning on July 11th. If you want to become a BJCP judge, this kind of education is essential. Space is limited, so do not delay.

Straightaway Cocktails Launches Experiential Bar At PDX on June 24

Portland mainstay celebrates the golden age of travel and the region’s culinary craftsmanship as part of the airport’s latest extension PORTLAND, OR., June 23, 2026 – This June, Straightaway Cocktails […] The post Straightaway Cocktails Launches Experiential Bar At PDX on June 24 appeared first on Sip Magazine .

Heaven Hill Debuts Spring 2026 Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond Release

On Wednesday, Heaven Hill Distillery announced the latest release in its highly allocated Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond Decanter Series, unveiling a 10-year-old Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey scheduled to arrive on shelves in July. The Spring 2026 edition is the 17th national release in the series and is comprised of barrels distilled in spring 2016 and bottled […]

Whiskey of the Week: Little Book Chapter 10: “All The Wiser”

In a series that spotlights Freddie Noe's blending skills, "All the Wiser," the 10th chapter of Little Book, was made from six Beam brand bourbons. Read our review.

WineaPAWlooza Raises $1.9 Million as Monica Stevens Carries Its Legacy

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Bartender Book of the Month Club: How to Sound Wine Smart

Welcome to Chilled’s Bartender Book of the Month Club, your monthly guide to essential reads for bartenders. Each month, we spotlight a standout book to add to your collection and keep your creativity flowing. How to Sound Wine Smart: An Illustrated Guide By Maryse Chevriere / Published by Simon Element Whether you're stepping into the [...] The post Bartender Book of the Month Club: How to Sound Wine Smart appeared first on Chilled Magazine .

Old Fitzgerald Adds 10-Year-Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey to its Bottled-in-Bond Decanter Series

Today, Heaven Hill Distillery announced the spring edition of the Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond Decanter Series, a 10-year-old bourbon bottled at 100 proof that will be allocated to select markets beginning in July. The release is available in 750-milliliter decanters with a suggested retail price of $149.99, according to a press release. Old Fitzgerald’s Bottled-in-Bond Decanter Series has biannual releases each fall and spring. The article Old Fitzgerald Adds 10-Year-Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey to its Bottled-in-Bond Decanter Series appeared first on VinePair .

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📺Why the Old Beverage Sales Playbook Is Breaking Down

In this episode, we talk with Ben Salisbury, Founder and President of Salisbury Creative Group, about why beverage sales needs a reset. Ben has been...

The Beer Junction Celebrates its 16th Birthday on Friday, June 26th

The Beer Junction invites you to join them this Friday, June 26th, as they commemorate another anniversary. And they’ve got an anniversary beer to introduce as well, brewed by their friends at Ravenna Brewing.

How An NHL Star, A Singer, A Chef And A Winemaker Built A Wine Brand In A Group Chat

How An NHL Star, A Singer, A Chef And A Winemaker Built A Wine Brand In A Group Chat

Founders’ Reserve 10-Year Bourbon

An exclusive release available only at the Distillery Store! The post Founders’ Reserve 10-Year Bourbon first appeared on Litchfield Distillery .

Blasted Church Block Party

SAVE THE DATE! THURSDAY, JULY 2ND, 2026 Join us for a Day of Divine Summer Revelry On Thursday, July 2nd, we’re throwing open the vineyard gates and inviting all to gather for a truly blessed summer celebration at Blasted Church Vineyards: The Blasted Church Block Party! Expect live music all day, holy-happy-hour pricing on wine ... Read more The post Blasted Church Block Party first appeared on My VanCity .

La Valle della Loira corre sui mercati internazionali: export record e vini sempre più richiesti

Dalla Francia occidentale arriva uno dei segnali più interessanti del panorama vitivinicolo internazionale. La Valle della Loira continua infatti a rafforzare la propria presenza sui mercati esteri, confermandosi tra le regioni più dinamiche del momento. I numeri parlano chiaro. Secondo i dati di InterLoire, l’organizzazione che rappresenta oltre 3.000 operatori della filiera, nel 2024 il […] L'articolo La Valle della Loira corre sui mercati internazionali: export record e vini sempre più richiesti proviene da La Stanza del vino .

Which Cruise Line Has the Best Wine List at Sea? Wine Spectator’s New Awards Close the Case

Which Cruise Line Has the Best Wine List at Sea? Wine Spectator’s New Awards Close the Case