Imbibe Magazine

JUNE 9, 2025

Opened in 2016 in Fountain Square, Square Cat has since been named one of the best record stores in the country by Vinyl Me, Please magazine.

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Drinkhacker

JANUARY 10, 2025

Located in Brooklyn New York, Fort Hamilton Distillery is named after the nearby Fort Hamilton Army Base and began barreling whiskey in 2016. On their website, they note their particular dedication to producing outstanding rye: On a mission to recapture Americas finest spirits, we celebrate Americas original whiskey style New York Rye.

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VinePair

JANUARY 27, 2025

In 1986, Glenglassaugh shuttered its doors again until an investor group brought it back to life in 2008, before the distillery was eventually acquired by Brown-Forman in 2016. Between 1907 and 1960, the distillery lay dormant for 53 years before relocating to an upgraded facility.

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Australian Bartender

JANUARY 27, 2025

Notable wines include the Apostolos Thymispolous Xinomavro 2021, a fruit-forward, crunchy red from Greece, and the rare Paolo Bea Arboreus 2016, an orange wine made with skin-contact Trebbiano. The selection spans global regions, including the US, Lebanon, Greece, Italy, France, and Spain.

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Bar Magazine

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Since their establishment in 2016, the Awards have seen a considerable rise in applications and Award recipients year on year, with 52 organisations achieving the Award in 2024. Previous recipients have included Caffe Nero , Dorchester Collection , Elior , Mitchells and Butlers , and Red Carnation Hotels UK Ltd. What sets these Awards apart?

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VinePair

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

A Major PNW Wine Player Out of Nowhere Ackley Brands has been around less than a decade, starting with the 2016 purchase of Oregon’s Montinore Estate , a respected biodynamic producer in Willamette Valley. And given the current climate of panic in the industry on the whole, what’s driving them and what’s the endgame?

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The Whiskey Wash

JANUARY 2, 2025

Under the leadership of Leonard and his father, Ian Macleod has gone from strength to strength, acquiring the Glengoyne Distillery in 2003, Tamdhu in 2011, Edinburgh Gin in 2016, and Rosebank in 2017. This investment from Ian Macleod Distillers was a huge milestone for the company, which has resurrected The King of the Lowlands.

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Chilled Magazine

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Barkeep one was released in 2016. It has everything one would need or wants to read when we talk about our world of mixology and cocktails. Tell us about Barkeep 1. It was done in-depth with the knowledge from our craft.

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VinePair

APRIL 30, 2025

Vassaltis Vineyards is a newer winery on the scene; founded in 2016, its a great spot for a four-course lunch and winery tour.

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VinePair

DECEMBER 18, 2024

The American Single Malt Whiskey Commission (ASMWC), which was founded in 2016 by pioneering producers like Westland Distillery and Virginia Distillery Company , tirelessly lobbied for this designation, and now that its approved, producers have high hopes that this TTB ruling will propel the category forward on a global stage.

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The Whiskey Wash

MARCH 21, 2025

Since establishing their independent whisky business in 2016, Phil and Simon Thompson have built a reputation for quality across their single malt whisky casks, independent bottlings, and gin products. The remaining 3.2 million will come from a combination of new and existing investors through fundraising.

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The Whiskey Wash

JULY 10, 2025

Editor’s Note: This review was originally published in September 2016. It was updated in July 2025. Duty-free stores the world over hold the occasional treasure just waiting to be unearthed by many a travel-weary whisky lover.

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Imbibe Magazine

JANUARY 22, 2025

But the company was affected by the emergence of imported teas from India at well below the production costs of tea produced at our garden, says Bitacos tea specialist, Claudio Gutirrez, so, in 2016, they began a premium organic line of specialty teas under the brand Bitaco.

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VinePair

JULY 9, 2025

Tater TED Talks In 2016, at the Bar Institute, a bartender trade show in Baltimore, longtime bourbon collector and Louisville bar owner Matthew Landan presented a seminar titled “Underground Whiskey: How to Navigate the Collector’s Market for Fun and Profit.”

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VinePair

JANUARY 6, 2025

That branch, on Chrystie Street on the Lower East Side, lasted until 2016. Credit: Bar Snack For the Experimental Cocktail Club which was founded in Paris in 2007 this was not their first New York rodeo. The group made its first charge at the market in 2012. To the consumers and medias eyes, that was that. ECC is back!

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VinePair

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

The year was 2016, and Tallinn barely knew what a Whiskey Sour was and the goal was to bring cocktail culture in, says Ji Mali, bartender at Whisper Sister in Estonia’s capital city, describing the place’s debut.

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The Whiskey Wash

DECEMBER 11, 2024

160 Tsunuki Distillery Japan Tsunuki, established in 2016, produces a rich and complex whisky. GN4 Boatyard Distillery Ireland Boatyard Distillery, founded in 2016, produces award-winning gins. The distillerys location in Yamagata Prefecture adds a unique character to its spirit. Grain SMWS Codes SMWS Ref. G1 – G16 SMWS Ref.

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Bar Magazine

JANUARY 22, 2025

Joining him are Ollie Bridgewater, Executive Chef at Michelin-starred The Gilpin in Windermere, and Ruth Hansom, owner of Hansom Restaurant & Wine Bar in North Yorkshire and the first female winner of the prestigious Roux Scholarship back in 2016.

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VinePair

JUNE 10, 2025

At Charlie’s, we currently have their 2016 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon on the list for $220 a bottle. Forman is, in my opinion, one of Napa’s true ‘cult’ producers — delivering wines of incredible quality that consistently over-deliver at their price point.

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The Whiskey Wash

MAY 16, 2025

Green Label returned to shelves in 2016, and this time it was here to stay, a permanent reminder that some blends deserve a second act. The move was met with disappointment from fans who had come to see it as a quiet classic. Eventually, that demand proved impossible to ignore.

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The Cocktail Lovers

JUNE 30, 2025

That was in 2016. “With everything I’d learned over the years, I realised there was a lot I could do and I jumped straight into it,” he says excitedly. That’s when we changed to the current business which focuses on a range of alcoholic beverages – not just bitters.”

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Imbibe Magazine

JUNE 23, 2025

In 2016, Robinson partnered with fellow Garden State native Viana. “This urban city by the sea optimizes cultural aspects of city life that are not typical of most Jersey Shore towns. It was that alone that attracted folks like me and chef David Viana to this town,” says Neilly Robinson, a New Jersey native and founder of Heirloom Kitchen.

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VinePair

JULY 10, 2025

People were just interacting with social media in a different way back in 2016,” says Jenny Pfäfflin, brewer and creative and marketing director, in a recent phone interview with Hop Take. It made sense for the business.

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VinePair

JULY 21, 2025

Finally, in 2016, Frank Caiafa, then manager of Peacock Alley, lovingly updated the Crockett volumes with his 400-page “The Waldorf Astoria Bar Book.” In 1934 came “100 Famous Cocktails,” “prepared in collaboration with Oscar of the Waldorf.” Unlike the Crockett books, the recipes came with detailed headnotes and mixing instructions.

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The Whiskey Wash

JULY 10, 2025

Editor’s Note: This review was originally published in May 2016. In 2016, the Macallan Edition 1 sold for around $95-$130 at retail. 1 Vital Stats : 48% ABV (96 proof), no age statement, 100% malted barley, $95-130 per 750 ml bottle (in 2016, more like $2,000+ today). It was updated in July 2025.

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VinePair

APRIL 8, 2025

Joanna is drinking: Aejo Old Fashioned Zach is drinking: 2016 Ridge Vineyards Estate Cabernet Sauvignon Adam is drinking: Domaine de Montille “Le Clos du Chteau” Bourgogne Blanc Listen Online Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Spotify The article The VinePair Podcast: Is Asia Tequila’s Next Big Market? Tune in for more.

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Imbibe Magazine

JUNE 11, 2025

Elmo Brewing in late 2016, and Carl the kölsch steadily cultivated a following at the taproom and around town. Solemn Oath first brewed lightly fruity Lü in 2016, and it grabbed a bronze medal at that year’s Great American Beer Festival, later becoming a year-round beer in 2018. He opened St.

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VinePair

APRIL 8, 2025

Back in 2016, the company worked with advertising agency Ogilvy Malaysia to produce three glasses tailor made for a few Guinness Signature Cocktails, including the Guinness Espresso Martini, Black Velvet, and Irish Winter Mist.

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Drinkhacker

JULY 3, 2025

The brand has moved upmarket with 12 , 15 , and 18 year old bourbon expressions, but a minor furor over the flagship brand began in 2016, when Knob Creek dropped its age statement from the 9 year old and rechristened it “Knob Creek Small Batch,” reportedly bottled as young as 5 years old.

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Chilled Magazine

JUNE 24, 2025

He has also taken on production roles in projects like “Final Stop” (2016) and “The Islander,” which was filmed on the Croatian coast in 2018. His acting career includes roles in films such as “Mindcage” (2022) , “The Fanatic” (2019) , and “The Poison Rose” (2019).

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The Whiskey Wash

JUNE 22, 2025

White Peak was founded in 2016 in a former wire factory on the banks of the River Derwent. Opened in 2016, it contrasts with the company’s alpine Shinshu site by offering a warmer, southern climate that accelerates maturation and deepens flavor. ABV with natural color and no chill filtration.

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VinePair

JULY 17, 2025

Domaine des Miroirs ‘Mon Rythme Son Rythme Les Saugettes’ 2016. These grapes never really went away, but now they’re having a real moment, and it’s exciting to see.” Paul Brady, owner, Paul Brady Wine , Beacon, N.Y. This legendary winemaker rarely makes this cuvée and it’s super hard to find.

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The Whiskey Wash

JULY 10, 2025

Editor’s Note: This review was originally published in August 2016. As of March, 2016, four out of the top ten most expensive whiskies to sell at auction were Macallans. It was updated in July 2025. The particular bottle reviewed here is the mid-2010s design Macallan 12 Year Old in the red box. This design has since been updated.

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The Whiskey Wash

JULY 20, 2025

Credit: Wild Turkey In 2016, Academy Award-winner and certified bourbon fan Matthew McConaughey joined Wild Turkey as Creative Director. The company later paid $256,000 to help restore the river’s ecosystem. Why is Wild Turkey associated with Matthew McConaughey? Matthew McConaughey and Eddie Russell.

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Drinkhacker

JULY 25, 2025

Founded in 2016 by a group of friends with a shared dream, Branch and Barrel began in the most grassroots way imaginable: distilling in a garage using a turkey fryer and a hot water heater, with aging done in mason jars filled with charred tree trimmings from the backyard.

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The Whiskey Wash

JUNE 10, 2025

Green Label was discontinued in 2012, but was brought back by popular demand in 2016. It was a quiet cult classic beloved by dedicated Johnnie Walker fans. You are: Thoughtful, low-key, and quietly knowledgeable. You appreciate nuance and probably have a few under-the-radar favorites you recommend to friends.

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VinePair

JUNE 25, 2025

A wave of “hold my beer” memes took off on X (formerly Twitter) after the 2016 election, and again in April 2017 during a week of high-profile PR blunders by major corporations. Reddit and YouTube users would post videos of stunts gone wrong, often titling them with the abbreviation “HMB.”

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