Why The 2015 Beaujolais Vintage Could Be The Best Since 1947
The King of Beaujolais liked what he tasted from 2015.
Legendary French winemaker and merchant Georges Duboeuf was on hand Wednesday to present his company’s 2015 Beaujolais vintage of small-batch Domaine and Chateau Cru wines....
Why Light Rum Could Be The Next Hot Category
“The stars are aligning for rum; I think it’s going to be the next hot spirits category,” says Draga Culic, brand director at Niche Imports, whose portfolio includes Mezan Rum. She cites growing interest...
New Head Distiller at Hangar 1 Indicative of Women’s Expanding Roll in Spirits
There’s a women’s movement in spirits that is rapidly expanding. Top roles in production and representation are increasingly filled by females. Hangar 1 Vodka is in line with this trend. Last January, the brand...
The Craft of Tequila: How Artisanal Techniques Have Lifted The Category
At a time when tequila sales are booming both in the U.S. and internationally, and a flood of new brands continue to appear at retailers’ doors, it’s difficult to assemble a price assortment that...
Blog: Sampling Maker’s Mark Wood-Customization Program
The first batches of Maker’s Mark Private Select, the bourbon brand’s wood-selection customization program, became available this spring. Marriott and Maker’s Mark hosted a group of journalists in Kentucky in April to sample some...
Why More Brands Are Turning Their Tasting Rooms Into ‘Brand Homes’
From distilled spring water to Kombucha to craft beer to organic wine, there’s a drink on the market to suit every taste. As a result, consumers face more brand choices and are savvier than...
Q&A: Duck Foot Elevates Gluten-Reduced Beer Into the Craft Category
Matt DelVecchio faced an unexpected problem while looking into launching a microbrewery in 2012. He was diagnosed with Celiac Disease. Suddenly, this beer lover couldn’t drink one without becoming seriously sick.
For some, this would be...
These Are The Beers of Summer
Summer is the thirsty season. The temperature’s up, the weather draws us to outdoor pursuits and many of us are fortunate enough to have some extra leisure time. By the pool, on the golf...
Wine Column: Getting The Most Out Of Burgundy
My love affair with Burgundy dates back a long time, but it wasn’t until a trip to the region in 2000 that I became somewhat obsessed. My fascination began with the trophy Pinot Noirs...
Interview: WhistlePig’s Michael Hodge on Producing a 15YO, Vermont-Oak Finished Rye
Fans of rye whiskey have never had it better. The craft boom has powered a surge of interest in this classic category, leading to an increase in new brands and production techniques. To the...