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Bowmore 27 and Bowmore 31 Timeless Expressions Released.
Bowmore Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky has just unveiled Bowmore 27-year-old. The new Bowmore 27 addition joins its older age range of whiskies as part of the Bowmore Timeless Series. Bowmore describe it as “a masterpiece beautifully crafted and shaped by time”. For over 240 years, Bowmore has captured the essence of Islay from the […]
by Whiskey Blogger17 viewsbowmorescotch-whiskyscotch-whisky-brandsstuart-s-whiskey-blog - news
The Macallan Anecdotes of Ages Collection with Sir Peter Blake
The Macallan has revealed the new Anecdotes of Ages Collection – an extraordinary art and whisky collaboration with globally renowned British pop artist, Sir Peter Blake. The collaboration, which is The Macallan’s third with the iconic artist and is part of a relationship which has spanned more than three decades, celebrates The Macallan’s rich legacy […]
by Whiskey Blogger17 viewsscotch-whiskyscotch-whisky-brandsstuart-s-whiskey-blogthe-macallan - news
Join International Irish Whiskey Day ™ #irishwhiskeyday 3rd March 21
International Irish Whiskey Day 3rd March 3/3 Just a quick “Heads Up” that there is now less than two weeks to go to International Irish Whiskey Day ™ on Wednesday 3rd March or 3/3. Last year’s global online celebration of Irish Whiskey had a social media reach of over 8 Million for just #irishwhiskeyday and […]
by Whiskey Blogger16 viewsinternational-irish-whiskey-dayirish-whiskeyirish-whiskey-newsstuart-s-whiskey-blogwhiskey-bloggeririshwhiskey-day - news
Ever Wondered what’s the Messiest Job in the Winery?
The elegance and sophistication of wine does not lend itself to the image of winemakers covered in wine and spent grapes. But so often, art and chaos go hand in hand. You couldn’t imagine an artist finishing a masterpiece and not being covered in paint. So, is there a “messiest” job in the winery? Yes....
by Wine Cellar Door Editorial19 viewseditorial - news
Best Shows to Binge for Jordan Wine Lovers + Best Binge Food Pairings
[…] The post Best Shows to Binge for Jordan Wine Lovers + Best Binge Food Pairings appeared first on Jordan Winery .
by Lisa Mattson22 viewsfunwhat-s-new - news
EP 34: Patrick Fee & Kyle Merklein of McCormick Distilling Co.
This week's guests on Spirits of Whisk(e)y are Patrick Fee and Kyle Merklein of McCormick Distilling Co., home of the historic Hollady Distillery in Weston, Missouri, just outside Kansas City. Vice President of Marketing Patrick and Master Distiller Kyle are responsible for making and marketing an expansive portfolio of spirits, including gin, rum, and vodka, plus several house whiskeys, including their latest, a spicy pickle-flavored expression called Whicked Pickle. Listen and learn how Whicked Pickle went from no more than an idea to a successful market reality in just a few months. Then hear how Chef Louise Leonard, aka Weezy, incorporates Whicked Pickle into her world-famous Bloody Mary mix, garnished with home-pickled carrots, cucumbers, green beans, okra, and radishes from her own garden, plus a skewer of cheese and sausage, all chased with a beer back!
by Kerry Moynahan2 views - news
"Guile Brews" by Peter Symons - a review
"Guile Brews" is a historical treatise on the brewing traditions of Cornwall, Ireland, and England. This reasonably narrow region of focus allows a deep dive into brewers logs, local news reporting, and even into legal records (which are plentiful) of specific breweries in specific locations. This i
by Matthew Chrispen23 viewshistoryproduct-reviewrecipesbook-reviewguile-brewspeter-symons - news
The unexpected delights of Sicily
The post The unexpected delights of Sicily appeared first on Iberian Wine Tours .
by Simon10 viewsuncategorised - news
Coming Soon: The Missouri Wine Experience
<img src="https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/5a6dda85-2308-4330-b9e5-3940be4fde01/0CBC7286-A207-4939-8E0D-4A27973BAFF0.png"/><p>Did you know that at one time Missouri was the top producer of wines in the United States? Their wine region dates back to t
by Peninsula Underground4 views - news
G-WOW: Napa Valley Deep Dive
Explore the place I’ve called home for more than a decade – Napa Valley! It is truly a special place with its Mediterranean climate, fascinating geology and stunning wines. The post G-WOW: Napa Valley Deep Dive appeared first on Andrea Wine .
by Andrea8 viewsuncategorized - news
Building brewery success in southern West Virginia
Sophisticated Hound Brewing Company has become an anchor in downtown Princeton’s Mercer Street Grassroots District. The brewery’s success in attracting a crowd every week produces business for it and for the other small businesses in the district, which is described… Continue Reading… The post Building brewery success in southern West Virginia appeared first on BrilliantStream .
by Charles Bockway and Erin McCoy8 viewsbreweriescraft-beerpodcastwest-virginiasophisticated-hound - news
EP 33: Sean Josephs of Pinhook Whiskey & Peter Fornatale
This week's guest on Spirits of Whisk(e)y is Sean Josephs, Founder & Master Taster at Pinhook Whiskey, a brand that blends select straight bourbon and straight rye whiskeys produced by the Castle & Key Distillery in Frankfort, Kentucky, naming each distinctive result in honor of a promising young thoroughbred racehorse. After a special at-the-races edition of "Whiskey Chronicles," featuring Brooklyn Spirits author Peter Fornatale, listen and learn how Sean, a certified sommelier and cocktail expert, went from owning and operating award-winning restaurants in New York and New Orleans to marrying two of his passions—whiskey and horseracing—to the delicious benefit of bourbon and rye drinkers everywhere. Then hear Chef Louise Leonard's suggestions for pairing Pinhook's Tiz Rye Time with pumpernickel tea sandwiches, filled with lox, cream cheese, and dill.
by Kerry Moynahan2 views - news
SOW EP 32: Nicole Austin of Cascade Moon & George Dickel Whisky
This week's guest on Spirits of Whisk(e)y is Nicole Austin, General Manager & Distiller at Cascade Hollow Distilling Co. in Tullahoma, Tennessee, makers of George Dickel Whisky. Listen and learn how Nicole works to honor the brand's storied past—150 years and counting—with new Bottled-in-Bond and 15-Year Single Barrel releases while driving innovation with the first two editions of her hand-selected, "Mellow as Moonlight," Cascade Moon blends. Then hear Chef Louise Leonard's suggestions for pairing Cascade Moon Edition No. 2 with black-eyed peas, seasoned with smoked ham hock and accompanied by greens, cornmeal dumplings, and chile de arbol salsa, and Dickel Single Barrel with roasted game hen, miso-spiked yams, and garlicky mustard greens.
by Kerry Moynahan2 views - news
What each grape variety brings to the party
Back in pre-COVID-19 times, we were no strangers to arriving at a party with a bottle of wine in hand, but what does each grape variety bring to that party? We’re breaking down the three grape varieties key to creating our English Sparkling wines, and taking a look at Blanc de Blancs, Blanc de Noirs...
by Wine Cellar Door Editorial20 viewseditorialbacchuschardonnaypinot-noir - news
Make Yourself Special, Not the Bottle!
In my most recent posting I proposed, given the Covid19 lockdown effect on our lives, that we be a bit more self-indulgent when enjoying the little things in life. Little things like wine . . . and food. In addition to uncorking that “special bottle” that’s been patiently waiting to be appreciated, I suggested that you upgrade your wine philosophy (and self-worth) to include higher quality wines. That is, make yourself special, not the bottle. And so, I’m offering below a few time-worn ideas and advisories that hopefully will enhance your level of wine appreciation. You may be aware of these, or occasionally even employ them, but either way, just consider them friendly reminders, or at worst, an encouragement to make your wine experience a bit more fulfilling. First, is the “thirty-minute rule.” For optimum enjoyment, pull whites from the fridge thirty minutes before serving. Also, for countertop or otherwise, poorly stored reds (and whites), pop them into fridge for
by noreply@blogger.com (tom)4 views - news
Italian Flourless Chocolate Cake
Pair with our La Castellana or La Fantasia The post Italian Flourless Chocolate Cake appeared first on Castello di Amorosa .
by Bradley Aden23 viewsrecipesdessertsdessertcakewine-recipewine-pairing - news
Florentine-Style Steak
Pair with our 2015 Il Barone The post Florentine-Style Steak appeared first on Castello di Amorosa .
by Castello di Amorosa20 viewsrecipesmain-coursesteakwine-recipewine-pairingitalian-recipe - news
Greenbrier Valley Brewing operations update
For anyone interested in the business of brewing in West Virginia, this interview with folks at Greenbrier Valley Brewing provides you a super inside look over the past year. It’s pretty amazing what all this brewery had to endure —… Continue Reading… The post Greenbrier Valley Brewing operations update appeared first on BrilliantStream .
by Charles Bockway and Erin McCoy8 viewsbreweriescraft-beerpodcastwest-virginia - news
Walsh Whiskey Awards 3rd Annual Bursary to IT Carlow Brewing & Distilling Student
Walsh Whiskey Awards 3rd Annual Bursary to IT Carlow Brewing and Distilling Student Stephen Foster Many Irish Whiskey Fans will recognise Carlow Town in Ireland’s South East as the home of of Walsh Whiskey who produce Writer’s Tears and The Irishman premium Irish Whiskeys. Carlow is also home to one of Ireland’s most progressive third […]
by Whiskey Blogger19 viewsirish-whiskeyirish-whiskey-brandsirish-whiskey-newsirish-whiskey-press-releasesstuart-s-whiskey-blogwalsh-whiskey - news
EP 31: Michael Scully & Paul Corbett of Clonakilty Distillery
This week's guests on Spirits of Whisk(e)y are Michael Scully and Paul Corbett of Clonakilty Atlantic Distillery in County Cork, Ireland. The Scully family has farmed this windswept land on the country's southwest coast for nine generations, and in 2018, they introduced whiskey to what had been a largely milky affair. Listen and learn how Founder Michael, along with Head Distiller & Blender Paul Corbett, fired up the newly built distillery's three copper pot stills and started turning out award-winning Poitín—Irish new make grain spirit—and, in short order, released Single Grain, Double Oak, and Port Cask Irish whiskey expressions, plus Minke Gin and Minke Sloe Gin distilled from whey produced on site by the farm's herd of dairy cows. Plus hear Chef Louise Leonard's suggestions for pairing Clonakilty Single Grain with skate—one of her favorite fish—pan-fried with brown butter and accompanied by a salad of wild greens and strawberries.
by Kerry Moynahan2 views - news
Why Jordan Winery is Closed to Visitors – Winter Pandemic Update
[…] The post Why Jordan Winery is Closed to Visitors – Winter Pandemic Update appeared first on Jordan Winery .
by Lisa Mattson20 viewswhat-s-new - news
When Perfection is the Enemy of...
With the exit of 2020 and a horrible start of 2021 behind us, I feel the need to address some of the issues hampering my brewing over the past few years and the resulting lack of regular content for Accidentalis.com. Hopefully, this will be cathartic for me and perhaps
by Matthew Chrispen16 viewsrambling - news
Valencia, Ready for Exploration
The post Valencia, Ready for Exploration appeared first on Iberian Wine Tours .
by Simon10 viewsuncategorised - news
EP 26: "The Water of Life" Filmmakers
Our podcast guests are Executive Producer Brittany Curran, Producer Trevor Jones and Director Greg Swartz about their soon to be released film, The Water of Life. The Water of Life is a look at the craftsmen, chemis...
by Kerry Moynahan2 views