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Tequila Isn’t the Only Spirit to Use Additives. Why Aren’t We Talking About the Others?
Spirits additives have been in the news a lot lately, almost solely in relation to tequila. A clash between the independently run Additive Free Alliance and the Consejo Regulador del Tequila (CRT), tequila’s regulatory body, has chilled the growing movement for transparency in the category, and currently, per the CRT, no brands may legally discuss use or non-use of additives — which are legal — on their packaging or in their marketing. The stalemate seems likely to continue without a satisfying resolution unless and until the regulator and the industry can reach a compromise. The article Tequila Isn’t the Only Spirit to Use Additives. Why Aren’t We Talking About the Others? appeared first on VinePair .
by Susannah Skiver Barton23 viewsreading-about-drinkingdistillationspiritstequilatradevp-pro - news
Lo Hon Chai
I’ve been doing a lot of reading and thinking, interspersed with conversations with Chat GPT. What else would you call it. . . I ask questions, the AI responds, I ask follow up questions, it’s a deeper and more intimate dialogue than I would have with most people. It’s tangential and at times scatalogical. I ask about Lo Hon Chai, Buddha’s delight, and it makes suggestions. It’s a Lunar new year dish, signifying purity or cleansing, designed to nourish without inflaming desires. . . I look at the ingredients and wonder about the flavours, it seems very bland - but it works - there’s a poise and gentle balance . . . Lo Hon means Arhat, an adept who has obtained Nirvana. . . I always thought the original number was 4, but the Chinese inflated it to 10, then 16 and finally 18. . . . A pair of recent books both containing the word Golden in their title. The Golden Road - by William Dalrymple and The Golden Wok - by Diana Chan. From the first I learn about the Indosphere and how
by noreply@blogger.com (Edward)23 views2022bookcontextpinot-noirrecipetasmania - news
John Wabeck, Pittsburgh’s Master of Whiskey
Mention John Wabeck’s name to restaurant professionals working in Pittsburgh, Washington, D.C. and beyond, and they inevitably note two points. First, his extensive wine knowledge and experience are second to none. But he’s also an esteemed mentor known for his dry, self-deprecating humor while taking time to coach, share knowledge, motivate and advise other professionals […]
by Dave DeSimone8 viewsuncategorized - news
Bold Filipino Flavors with Chef Carlo Lamagna at Magna Kusina
We first met Chef Carlo Lamagna back in the summer of 2017 when we did a collab for a Growing Gardens “Chef in My Garden” dinner. The...
by Bull Run8 viewsblog - news
Brew Day: Maximilian Lager (Vienna Lager)
The last Homebrew Con I attended with Muntons was 2022 in Pittsburgh. At the time Muntons had made a lot of exciting updates and additions to their range of homebrew products. The new Muntons Flagship Range featured more modern, American craft beer styles as opposed to traditional English styles. Also released was a range of Premium Malt Extract which included Maris Otter Pale, Wheat, Oat, Sour, Munich and Vienna Malt Extract. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Muntons Homebrew (@muntonshomebrew) I brewed 40 gallons of beer for the show and drove all eight kegs from my home outside of Boston to Pittsburgh. Marketing wanted to do a side-by-side of the Flagship Range Hazy IPA kit, the same recipe made as a partial boil/partial mash with the Oat Malt Extract, and the same recipe all grain. All three of the hazies came out great. The kit beer was noticeably the darkest of the three. The partial mash and all grain were very close. I also made a Passionfruit Sour with the Sour Malt
by noreply@blogger.com (Jason Chalifour)30 viewsbrew-dayextractvienna-kager - news
Sake 101: What is Namazake?
This post covers what an unpasteurised sake is, how it’s made, and what sort of flavours it can have, in the hope that you’ll pour yourself a glass next time you see one.
by hello mai sake3 viewswhat-is-sake - news
【Release Information】Ikawa Distillery Single Malt dessin Series Fauna 2025
Located at 1,200m above sea level and surrounded by the natural beauty of the Southern Alps, this is the 2nd in a long-awaited series of dessin from the highest altitude distillery in Japan. The previous work, “dessin Series Flora 2024,” was also quite good, and I am sure that everyone who tasted it had high […]
by TERUHO7 viewsnew-release - news
Klaus: Setting the Gold Standard in Cannabis Beverages
One day, while Warren Bobrow, famously known as “The Cocktail Whisperer,” was enjoying a drink, an idea struck him that would change his whole career. For years, he had perfected the skill of creating cocktails, becoming a renowned mixologist with an extensive knowledge of spirits and taste. However, at that instant, he understood that the future […]
by Warren_Bobrow18 viewsklausreviewsfood-and-beveragewarren-bobrow - news
Top Types of Bartending Jobs Explained: “Which Role Is Right for You?”
"From crafting artful cocktails in upscale bars to keeping the energy alive in a packed nightclub, bartending offers a range of career paths for every personality and passion. Whether you’re just starting or looking to advance, choosing the right role can shape not only your workday but your entire career in hospitality. It’s more than just mixing drinks—it’s about creating experiences, connecting with people, and thriving in a fast-paced, ever-changing industry. Ready to find your perfect fit behind the bar?"
by admin16 viewsbartender-lifebartending-in-miami - news
The Sweetness of Moscato d'Asti with Ca'd'Gal Wines
A week ago, on May 9 th , was National Moscato Day. Whether you'r e a follow er of these national wine days or not , it provide s the perfect opportunity to have a reason to explore wine grapes or wine regions and try something new or that you haven’ t had in some time . In my house we are lovers of dessert wines , especially the lighter, less unctuous styles that are refreshing like Moscato d’Ast i can be. About Ca’d ’Gal Winery I attended a virtual tasting some months ago hosted by Studio Cru and was led by the owner of the Ca’d’Gal winery, Alessandro Varagnolo . Alessandro Varagnolo - copyright of Cadgal The Ca’d’Gal brand has 2 wineries in the Piedmont region of northwestern Italy. One is Tenuta Valdivilla , s et in the hills of the Langhe wine region in the town of Santo Stefano Belbo covering 6 hectares. A few kilometers away , in the gentle hills of the Monferrato area in Calamandrana , is the other property , Tenuta La Cova . &
by noreply@blogger.com (vinotravels21)19 viewsmoscatomoscato-d-astipiedmont - news
Best Champagne for Graduation Toasts, Gifts & Pictures
Spring semester is almost over. It is time to wear graduation hats and capes, pop a champagne bottle, and celebrate the achievements. Now is the glorious moment when years of hard work, late-night study sessions, and maybe a few too many caff.. Read More
by Wine & Champagne Gifts Blog4 views - news
Let’s Talk for a Moment About Edibles
I’ve just returned from a few days’ trip out to the West Coast for business, and my two visits to dispensaries were both enlightening and concerning. First of all, the concerning part, but mostly from a cost perspective, what they are made of. Well, there really isn’t any way to tell what’s in there- aside from the marketing descriptions and the catch […]
by Warren_Bobrow22 viewsreviewsskunk-magazinecannabis-cocktailcocktail-whispererwarren-bobrowzen-cannabis - news
Celebrating Oregon Wine Month Where Whiskey Meets Wine
Oregon Wine Month hits different when you’re making whiskey just “down the road” from the vineyards. Barrel finishing has become a defining part of what we do, and few projects reflect that better than our Pinot Finished American Whiskey. We’ll let our Head Distiller and Founder, Lee Medoff, take it from here...
by Bull Run8 viewsblog - news
Clos du Soleil’s storyteller
Crafting a tale of time, terroir and gentle winemaking Michael Clark considers himself a storyteller, only, he says, “I’m not telling stories through words, but through wine. It’s a story of a time, a vintage and a particular landscape.” As winemaker and general manager at Clos du Soleil, a multi-award-winning Similkameen Valley winery known for […] The post Clos du Soleil’s storyteller appeared first on VITIS .
by Vitis Magazine21 viewssponsored - news
Are we on the cusp of a sake shortage?
Sake producers are lobbying for price equity between rice varieties as farmers switch to growing rice more suitable to cooking than brewing, leaving drinks makers without key ingredient. The post Are we on the cusp of a sake shortage? appeared first on The Drinks Business .
by Sarah Neish20 viewsheadlinesnewsasiadbasiajapanrice-wine - news
【Release Information】YUZA Single Malt Japanese Whisky 6 years old
Yamagata’s Yuza Distillery’s first whisky with kanji spelling appeared. Yuza Distillery, which carefully creates each product based on the belief that it will not release a product unless it is of satisfactory quality, has finally released its first whisky with kanji spelling． Among the new distilleries, there are not many distilleries that are still producing […]
by TERUHO7 viewsnew-release - news
everywhere beer
Learn more about everywhere beer, opening Portland's newest brewery taproom in SE Portland.
by Warren Wills40 viewsbrewery-profilechuckanut-breweryeverywhere-beercraft-beerday-one-distributionhazy-ipa - news
Whiskey Review: Bushmills Black Bush Irish Whiskey
Introduction Today, we’re wrapping up our Bushmills trilogy with Bushmills Black Bush . A couple of years ago, Bob bought a bottle of Bushmills during the holidays, and it came with two 50ml samples of Red Bush and Black Bush. So we got to try all three for the price of one. We really loved the Red Bush , which was aged exclusively in bourbon barrels. Now we’re on to Black Bush, which is all sherry-cask-aged Irish whiskey . It’s 80 proof , triple-distilled, and aged at least three years , just like the others in the lineup. Given how meh we found the standard Bushmills and how fantastic Red Bush was, we’re curious where Black Bush will land. Will it bring balance to the force, or will it be the one dragging down the lineup? The following review is taken from our episode " Lawrence of Arabia / Bushmills Black Bush ." Click the link to listen to this review in audio format. Nose Brad: This comes across extremely malty. I get a little bit of honey, some stone fruit
by Robert Book and Bradley Paul Gee2 views - news
Rahr & Moth: End of an Era
Two major closures this month mean that the North Texas craft beer scene is now moving into a distinct and wholly new phase, both culturally and as a commercial industry.
by Paul20 viewsbeer-barsbreweriesclosuresdallasfort-worthmeddlesome-moth - news
Tennessee Wines Partners with University of Tennessee to Launch Wine & Ag Tourism Scholarship Supporting Future of Tennessee Winemaking
The post Tennessee Wines Partners with University of Tennessee to Launch Wine & Ag Tourism Scholarship Supporting Future of Tennessee Winemaking appeared first on Tennessee Wines .
by Mal Alder9 viewsnews - news
Greyhound Cocktail
The Greyhound Cocktail is an old fashioned cocktail with just two or three ingredients; vodka, grapefruit juice, and simple syrup if you need it sweeter. It makes for a lovely refreshment that is fantastic all year round. I want to make everything possible that incorporates lemons, lime, oranges, and grapefruits. The first three get their... The post Greyhound Cocktail appeared first on Creative Culinary .
by Barb19 viewschristmas-favoritescocktailsfruitslabor-day-barbecue-ideasthanksgiving-favoritesvodka - news
Lamentationes Desperatorum
I was wandering around the supermarket where I do the weekly shop recently, and as is my wont I bimbled over to the beer section to have a browse. I was pretty sure I wouldn't be buying anything, my beer fridges being pretty full of excellent lager after all, but it is a habit at the end of the shop to just take a peek. Now, while owning the fact that I do my weekly shop in a supermarket, and that I understand they have to offer what is more likely to sell, it was still a dispiriting experience. Unless you have read a vanishing small number of my posts on here, or any other social media platforms, you will know that I am a very irregular drinker of the old India Pale Ale - side thought, it seems almost jarringly quaint to see it spelt out in full rather than just acronymed down to IPA. Yes, I am predominantly a lager drinker, especially of beers I am buying in the shop or at the pub/taproom. Most of the top fermented beers I drink are my own homebrew, stuff like bitter, mild, stout, an
by noreply@blogger.com (Alistair Reece)20 viewshalf-formed-rantssupermarket-beerwafflings - news
A Guide to Port Wine: History, Styles, and Modern Trends
Introduction Looking at the hilly municipality of Gaia (as Vilanova de Gaia is known) across the river from downtown Porto city, the historic Port house names are illuminated in big letters on boards, breaking through the rolling mist. Port, a fortified wine known for its long aging ability, is by far the best-known cultural asset […] The post A Guide to Port Wine: History, Styles, and Modern Trends appeared first on Cellar Tours .
by Barnaby Eales21 viewsportugalportportuguese-wine - news
Pair California Wines with Global Cuisines: A Culinary Passport for Your Palate
Wine tasting and international cuisine offer a delightful way to explore diverse cultures and flavors. Sharing a meal from one's heritage, accompanied by a thoughtfully […] The post Pair California Wines with Global Cuisines: A Culinary Passport for Your Palate appeared first on California Winery Advisor .
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