Westward Whiskey is honoring Women’s History Month this month with two key initiatives, one of which is a new “Women of Westward” single malt release. As part of what is described as Westward’s ongoing commitment to female leadership in the spirits industry, as they have done for the past three years, they will honor and […]
He used this knowledge to create a unique whiskey that has just been released for sale in the United States as well as the United Kingdom, Ireland and other major world markets. Head of Liquid Development at Kirker Greer Spirits in Belfast, Richard has created a unique spirit, Shamrock Whiskey – launched on St Patrick’s […]
Advertising University and college membership provides students of the Chaplin School of Hospitality & Tourism Management, FIU Bacardi Center of Excellence with access to the global network, resources to support their career journey March 15, 2022 (New York, NY) – During this Women’s History Month, Women of the Vine & Spirits (WOTVS) announces its new […]
By Mr. Carrie Allan Special for the Washington Post A good Irish pub, no matter where it is on earth, is a thing of beauty. My favorite time to visit is late afternoon, with an Irish coffee sipped in a cozy wooden nook that gets darker and cozier the longer you linger. So much the […]
Local beer lovers have a lot to look forward to this year, but if you can’t wait to wet your whistle, two breweries/restaurants have just opened. Although the buildings are familiar to generations of drinkers in Monroeville and McKeesport, what’s on tap is all new. Photo courtesy of Brasserie de Luciano. The Brasserie at Luciano […]
FILE – A man crosses the street in a nearly empty Times Square, which is usually busy on a weekday morning in New York City on March 23, 2020. (AP Photo/Mark Lennihan, File) Marc Lennihan PA The conversations went like this: it will only be in a few days. He can be kept at a […]
I love them. And here in the United States, on St. Patrick’s Day, I’ll do my best not to get in there. American Irish pubs are becoming different beasts during the holidays announcing the holy snake charmer of the Emerald Isle, and the easing of covid restrictions may make this year’s celebrations particularly rowdy. While […]
Say what you like about the bourbon boom of the past few decades, for drinkers and mixologists alike, the rye renaissance has been equally exciting. Indeed, the revival of the style owes a great debt to the bartending community, which embraced spicy and grassy whiskey to shed light once again on forgotten classics like the […]
Downton Abbey fans have more to celebrate than the release of the new film. There’s a gin with a local connection that is gaining international acclaim and is made by Lord and Lady Carnarvon, owners of Highclere Castle, with botanicals grown on the vast estate where the series and films are set. You might want […]
Best Buy drops mask requirement for staff Most Best Buy employees in stores, service centers and other facilities are no longer required to wear masks. Starting Friday, Best Buy employees at all Best Buy locations, including stores, service centers and supply chain facilities, no longer have to wear face coverings. However, unvaccinated employees in designated […]
Wood Proof and Logo Bottle Seasons 2021 Proof & Wood Ventures has just added another special blend of rare whiskeys to its range – Seasons 2021. NEW YORK, NEW YORK, USA, March 3, 2022 /EINPresswire.com/ — Proof & Wood Ventures, the spirits company founded by spirits industry veteran Dave Schmier, has just added another special […]
Woodford Reserve, as part of its ongoing relationship with the annual Kentucky Derby, releases a special bottling each year showcasing the art of horse racing. It’s done it once again for 2022, this time sporting a striking label from artist Jaime Corum. The new Woodford Reserve 2022 Kentucky Derby Bourbon, according to its creators, this […]
GrandTen Distilling, a South Boston distillery with a decade-long history of creating what it says are distinctive spirits, has launched a brand new concoction in time for St. Patrick’s Day…the godfather of South Boston. This new spirit is a blend of the distillery’s in-house South Boston Irish whiskey and Amandine almond liqueur, and it boasts […]
For many whiskey drinkers, single malt has almost always meant scotch. Yet there are a growing number of single malts from neighboring Ireland available to consumers in the United States, and they are generally very different from the Irish whiskey blends people know and love, both in flavor and price. “Although small compared to Irish […]
It’s hard not to get poetic about the beauty of small-batch bourbons. While the rise of the spirits space has enhanced the creativity and breadth of products offered by distillers, small batches allow producers to take a more creative approach when crafting their spirits, giving often fantastic results. When it comes to small-batch bourbon distillers, […]
By BRUCE SCHREINER LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Bill Thomas sold thousands of bottles of his whiskey inventory in 2020 to keep his famous Washington, DC whiskey bar afloat when the coronavirus shut down much of the economy. The following year, the whiskey curator known for serving super premium and hard-to-get brands was restocking, even as […]
Shelves display bottles of bourbons for sale at a Pennsylvania fine wine and liquor store, Saturday, Jan. 22, 2022, in Harmony, Pa. Despite the continued challenges of the pandemic, American whiskey producers toasted another year of growth. Combined U.S. sales of bourbon, Tennessee whiskey and rye whiskey rose 6.7%, or $288 million, to $4.6 billion […]
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Bill Thomas sold thousands of bottles of his whiskey inventory in 2020 to keep his famous Washington, DC whiskey bar afloat when the coronavirus shut down much of the economy. The following year, the whiskey curator known for serving super premium and hard-to-get brands was restocking, even as COVID-19 forced it to […]
If you’re a seasoned whiskey connoisseur or just learning to drink whiskey, some of the most popular whiskey brands can be found in the United States. And the whiskey market continues to grow at a rapid pace. As the bread and butter industry continues to crank out bottles from Kentucky, the US whiskey market is […]
Westside catering scene November 11, 2021 By Dolores Quintana As reported by Eater Los Angeles, Playa arrangementsThe Grain whiskey bar has reopened in Playa del Rey. Run by bar manager Liam Odien, the bar is “inspired by the original Los Angeles Motordrome, and the very Oak Barrels whiskey comes from, Grain offers an extensive whiskey […]
Happy to see you again, Port Jefferson! Let’s start this Wednesday with everything you need to know in Port Jefferson today. First of all, the weather forecast for the day: Partly sunny. Top: 61, bottom: 42. Here are the best stories today in Port Jefferson: New whiskey bar in Port Jeff to try in winter: […]
The weather is almost always perfect. Maybe there is a slight chill at night. The pro gesture is to sit on the patio and watch the Beverly Canon Gardens below. There might be a concert. There might just be people lurking around. You can even imagine that you are in a European seaside resort. This […]
US whiskey maker Woodford Reserve and home retailer Williams Sonoma recently formed a new partnership to bring unique whiskey cocktail experiences to kitchens and homes across the country. The partnership kicks off with a line of co-branded cocktail mixers, now available for purchase, in time to celebrate Bourbon Heritage Month. The line of cocktail mixers […]
Munich-based bar owner and whiskey expert Stefan Gabányi recently released a new edition of Schumann whiskey lexicon, which he first wrote in 1996, because he says whiskey is evolving and gaining popularity like never before. “It’s a bit of a phenomenon because there is usually a generational gap with spirits – no one wants to […]
The laid-back Polynesian vibes of tiki bars, which have gained a foothold since their launch in Hollywood in the 1950s, have helped many people soak up in style. But in terms of spirits, rum is the go-to addition to tiki cocktails. Just watch Serious Eats’ Tiki 101: Beginner’s Guide, which states, “Want to make some […]
John and Michelle Bisson had already unveiled plans for the new Vinifera Wine To Whiskey Bar when the COVID-19 pandemic took hold in Ohio last March. “We had no choice but to go ahead with the project,” said Michelle, co-owner of the Cuyahoga Falls spot, which opened in November and has a creative menu in […]
In order to honor iconic and influential women across the country and beyond, Knappogue Castle Single Malt Irish Whiskey has recruited 12 famous female bartenders from across the United States to create cocktails for the women who have inspired them in their careers. . From October 1, Knappogue will launch one of these specially created […]
Let’s start with a few things that absinthe is not. Absinthe is not hallucinogenic. Absinthe won’t drive you crazy. Absinthe is not illegal. If you’re like most people, these three statements have completely erased any knowledge you thought you had about absinthe. In this empty void, we now fill: What is absinthe? At its base, […]
Editor’s Note: Standard Proof Whiskey has not yet opened. La Poste regrets the error. The Craft Whiskey Bar and Standard Proof Whiskey Tasting Room will soon open in the epicenter of the Central Business District. Four Blue Palms, which is co-based in Austin and Nashville, operates the business at 219 Fifth Ave. NOT. The space […]
Tennessee whiskey changed Fawn Weaver’s life. The entrepreneur, investor and best-selling author of “Happy Wives Club” read a story about Nearest Green, the Tennessee slave who taught Jack Daniels how to make whiskey. The rest is history, or at the very least, a New York Times article about his efforts to verify history. It also […]
Colorado doesn’t say how much of each type of spirits sells for, but ask around and people are saying right now it’s the whiskey that’s hot. American whiskey alone accounted for $ 3.4 billion in sales in the United States in 2017, which helped generate record exports, prompting the Distilled Spirits Council to proclaim American […]
Steakhouse Delmonico “I’m warning everyone – the book is a bit heavy. It’s like a Bible.” Juyoung Kang talks about the list of whiskeys and spirits at Emeril Lagasse’s Delmonico Steakhouse. This tome, affectionately known as the “Book of Whiskey” (Scottish style – without the “e”), represents not only one of the best collections in […]
Fitz seems to know his way around an Old Fashioned. He should. For years, he’s been a daytime staple behind the long piece of mahogany at Manhattan’s Old Town Bar on 18th Street. I have a little apprehension, you see; it’s hardly a temple of mixology and there are certainly a few ways to screw […]