Why Do We Decant Certain Wines?
Decanters have long been used to make wine look pretty, or to control its temperature, but improving flavor by decanting is a relatively recent phenomenon. It raises the question: Why do we decant certain...
How to Fix Legal Cannabis
Recreational cannabis sales have started in Connecticut. After lagging behind our New England neighbors for several years now, my home state finally has operational dispensaries. The number of people driving across state lines into...
8 Cocktails Made With Mexican Spirits
As we continue our deep dive into Mexican alcohol trends, we turn to mixed drinks. The Margarita may be the top cocktail, but there are plenty of other drinks that use tequila as well...
Podcast: Discussing Distilling with Sazerac’s Danny Kahn
Buffalo Trace Distillery is doubling their distilling capabilities. This has huge ramifications for the whiskey industry, and represents an enormous production undertaking. Helping oversee this project is Danny Kahn, Distillation and Aging Operations Director...
Exploring All the Spirits of Mexico
If you’re interested in spirits and cocktails, you’ve probably noticed that tequila has been heating up. Mezcal has become more popular as well. But what’s the difference between the two? And what are these...
Mexican Beer Trends in 2023
Agave isn’t the only hot commodity coming out of Mexico these days. In fact, the popularity of Mexican beer predates both tequila and mezcal by decades. Often seen as a refreshing summer option, the...
The Most Popular Mexican Alcohol Brands
Consumers can’t seem to get enough of tequila and beer from Mexico these days, but which brands are growing the fastest?
Modelo Especial is the top Mexican beer brand consumed in the U.S., according to...
Podcast: Elizabeth McCall, Woodford Reserve’s New Master Distiller
Fresh off being named the new Master Distiller of Woodford Reserve, Elizabeth McCall joins us to talk about what's next for the brand, learning under the former Master Distiller Chris Morris, expanding Woodford's production,...
Can Tequila Growth Continue Sustainably?
Tequila and mezcal sales remain red hot in the U.S. This combined category grew 17.2% in 2022, according to the Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS) in their annual economic briefing in...
What’s Next for THC and CBD?
Cannabis is red hot these days, even as it hangs in a precarious balance between state and federal legislation. Despite this, THC and its milder, fully legal counterpart, CBD, continue to boom with consumers...