VinePair

JUNE 6, 2025

This month, Veuve Clicquot unveils its next highly anticipated La Grande Dame vintage, an especially exciting release of the 2018 cuvée. What is your first impression of La Grande Dame 2018? From your perspective, what makes La Grande Dame 2018 so prestigious? The 2018 does that beautifully.

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VinePair

DECEMBER 12, 2024

The agencys recent statement suggests that Southern Glazers has been actively engaging in price discrimination since at least 2018, and is pervasive in their companys business model.

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Drinkhacker

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Augusta Distillery was founded in 2018 and has largely functioned as a bottler of exceptional sourced bourbon. Since that time, Augusta has transitioned into a fully functional distillery with Alex Castle appointed as the first master distiller in May 2024.

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Imbibe Magazine

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

From 2018 and 2023, that number grew by 3.8 As those newcomers and their descendants assimilated into communities across the country, restaurants serving Italian or Italy-inspired recipes like tiramisu became not only common, but also mainstream. percent on average each year.

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Imbibe Magazine

APRIL 30, 2025

5 to Try Dagaz Carmnre 2018 From coastal Colchagua comes an approachable and elegant expression of Carmnre, the France-born red wine grape that many consider Chiles signature variety. In recent years, areas within the subregion have become known for crisp, cool-climate bottlings of Garnacha, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Pas, and Pinot Noir.

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Advanced Mixology

DECEMBER 19, 2024

2018 Capensis Chardonnay This South African export has an ABV of 14% and is predominantly peachy with nutty undertones. Many wine collectors prefer to hold and keep the 2018 Capensis Chardonnay in the cellar, allowing it to age some more. It is medium-bodied somewhere in the middle of water and whole milk.

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The Whiskey Wash

JANUARY 27, 2025

So, I started in 2017 and filled my first barrels of Hogback whisky in 2018. I thought if I stuck to that, it would be something that I could become the best at. I could be a big fish in a small pond by producing scotch style single malt whisky in America.

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VinePair

JUNE 2, 2025

Its been his routine since July 2018, when he and his Penelope co-founder Michael Paladini made their first trip to the historic distillery, then (and often still today) known as MGP of Indiana. The Penelope Story In 2018, Polise and childhood friend Michael Paladini founded Penelope Bourbon.

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Bar Magazine

MAY 22, 2025

.’ Global Sparkling: 2009 House of Arras ‘EJ Carr Late Disgorged’ Tasmania, Australia Champagne: NV Champagne Laurent- Perrier Ros Global Sparkling: NV Cloudy Bay ‘Pelorus’ Ros, New Zealand Global Sparkling: 2016 Ca’ del Bosco ‘Cuve Anna Maria Clemente’ Franciacorta, Italy Champagne: 2013 Champagne Taittinger (..)

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The Whiskey Wash

MAY 22, 2025

A practicing vet before co-founding Little Brown Dog Spirits Ltd in 2018, Andrew now spends his days selecting casks, managing maturation, blending, and designing releases for one of Scotlands most characterful independent bottlers.

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Imbibe Magazine

APRIL 11, 2025

based Paquera, founded in 2018, has been to bring traditionally made agave spirits to a wider market, working with a co-op to bring the producers into the spotlight. But the mission of U.S.-based

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Bar Magazine

MAY 14, 2025

More than three in four hospitality professionals (76%) said theyve struggled with their mental health at some point in their career a 20% increase from 2018. Almost half (49%) reported facing these difficulties in the last two years, showing how recent crises continue to shape daily working life.

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Drinkhacker

MARCH 7, 2025

When Grain and Barrel Spirits launched Chicken C**k Whiskey in 2018, the branding drew plenty of amused chatter. While the name might draw some snickers today, the brand was originally established in Paris, Kentucky back in 1856.

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The Whiskey Wash

JUNE 2, 2025

The outer chamber houses the 1940 vintage, symbolizing the past, while the inner chamber contains a 5-year-old whisky distilled in 2018, representing the future. With just 250 decanters produced, it exemplified long-term cask management, architectural artistry, and the legacy of Gordon & MacPhail as custodians of time. Bottled at 43.4%

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The Whiskey Wash

DECEMBER 6, 2024

The first cycle began with optimism in 2015 and reached peak euphoria in 2018. The 2018 Whisky Market Highs In 2015 you could buy a bottle of Macallan Private Eye for $1,800. Fast forward to 2018 and that same bottle of Private Eye was worth over $4,700 at auction. In 2018 Macallan opened its new distillery and visitor center.

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Tales of the Cocktail

JANUARY 27, 2025

Monica Berg (2018 Honoree) A London-based, multi-award-winning bartender and entrepreneur. Tiffanie Barriere (2020 Honoree) An African American cocktail historian who uses storytelling and research to bring cultural significance to cocktails while mentoring Black women in the industry and co-chairing numerous industry initiatives.

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VinePair

JULY 9, 2025

Eventually I published it in my 2018 book “ Hacking Whiskey ,” which, for better or worse, became a sort of “Anarchist Cookbook” for taters new to the scene. Henry McTater Credit: Whiskey Taters In 2018, Henry McKenna 10-Year-Old won Best Bourbon at the prestigious San Francisco World Spirits Competition (SFWSC).

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The Whiskey Wash

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

Among his notable achievements are Old Potrero Rye Whiskey and Junipero Gin, both introduced in 1996, as well as Old Potrero Holtalings Whiskey (2006), Genevieve Gin (2007), JH Cutter Whiskey (2018), and the Old Potrero Christmas Spirit (2024). These spirits helped catalyze the American craft whiskey and gin movements respectively.

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Cheers

DECEMBER 23, 2024

Denver in 2018. Through college, I kept working in bars and restaurants, and as soon as I turned 21, I fell in love with bartending, she says. Not long after moving to Denver, Jump became the opening bar manager for Death & Co. years there, learning and growing, until I decided to take a leap into freelancing.

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VinePair

MAY 6, 2025

And concerningly, over the past two years, the value of New Zealand wine exports has seen its first substantial slide in modern history: down to 2018 levels after peaking in 2022. Thats a whole lot of eggs in one little basket.

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Imbibe Magazine

JANUARY 22, 2025

Available from renegadetea.com A Renegade farmer | Photo by Szendeff Lorinc; Renegade white tea Acacia Rain | Photo courtesy of Renegade Tea Estate DAR ES SALAAM AND TANGA, TANZANIA: KAZI YETU Co-founded in 2018 by Tahira Nizari and Hendrik Buermann, Kazi Yetu recently completed construction of Sakare Tea Factory, Tanzanias first specialty tea processor (..)

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Bar Magazine

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

The Savoy bars are comprised of both the Beaufort Bar and the American Bar, the latter having previously won Worlds Best Bar in 2017, Worlds 50 best; and Worlds Best Bar, Spirited Awards 2018.

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The Whiskey Wash

DECEMBER 11, 2024

158 Yuza Distillery Japan Yuza, established in 2018, produces a light and fruity whisky. GN3 Borders Distillery Scotland Borders Distillery, established in 2018, produces gins with a distinctive Scottish character. The distillerys location in the heart of Glasgow adds a unique character to its spirit.

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Tales of the Cocktail

APRIL 7, 2025

We are an NGO based in Buenos Aires, created in 2018, that maps women and LGBTQI+ professionals in different countries. Mapa de Barmaids & Afines is the first platform to recognize and empower women in the hospitality industry in Latin America.

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VinePair

DECEMBER 17, 2024

In fairness, the latter learned on the job, earning recognition as one of The Hills top lobbyists every year since 2018. His opposite numbers at the Beer Institute and the National Beer Wholesalers Association had considerable experience operating in that milieu outside the brewing industry before taking up their current roles.

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VinePair

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

Average price: $150 Rating: 96 See Review King of Kentucky Bourbon (2024) In 2018, Brown-Forman revived the King of Kentucky brand after it was discontinued 50 years prior. Sip this one neat to enjoy its full potential, or mix it with some sweet vermouth and bitters for the Manhattan of a lifetime.

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VinePair

JUNE 19, 2025

There was something so perfectly hip about it,” Edward Wasserman, the dean of UC Berkeley’s Graduate School of Journalism, told Fast Company in 2018, for the magazine’s 25-year retrospective on what it declared an “unmatched” success of the California Milk Processor Board’s now-iconic campaign. Wasserman retired in 2020.)

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VinePair

JUNE 10, 2025

I recently added the 2018 Cavallotto Bricco Boschis Barolo to our list at Charlie’s for $135. At Charlie’s, we currently have their 2016 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon on the list for $220 a bottle. Internationally, I’m a big fan of Cavalotto — a ‘cult’ producer and one of my favorite expressions of Nebbiolo.

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VinePair

JANUARY 22, 2025

Average price: $40 Rating: 92 See Review Forlorn Hope Petite Voile Chardonnay 2018 This wine takes Chardonnay to a whole different level. The nose offers subtle aromas of peaches and vanilla. The palate has a nice medium weight, but still keeps things refreshing with prominent acidity.

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Dry Atlas

JULY 23, 2025

THC by dry weight are federally legal under the 2018 Farm Bill, states are responding to this legal gray zone in dramatically different ways. By contrast, liquor and grocery stores are already optimized for selling age-gated, occasion-driven beverages. The Blurry Legal Lines Of course, normalization doesn’t mean clarity.

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VinePair

JULY 11, 2025

Opened in 2018, the bar was designed to celebrate the city’s deep ties to the bourbon industry and currently offers almost 100 distinct bottles of America’s native spirit. Book & Bourbon Southern Kitchen Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport, Louisville, Ky.,

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Drinkhacker

DECEMBER 16, 2024

While you’re preparing for the big reveal, feel free to indulge in some of our previous top 10 whiskey lists: 2023 , 2022 , 2021 , 2020 , 2019 , 2018 , and 2017. Check out our holiday shopping guide. You can also search multiple stores at wine-searcher to find the best prices on all these products and more. Agree, disagree?

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Drinkhacker

MAY 14, 2025

Made at what is reportedly the second oldest tequila distillery in the world, the Dano’s Dangerous Tequila brand is based in Steamboat Springs, Colorado, and dates back to just 2018. While it started with its pineapple/jalapeno infused tequila (see below), it has since extended the brand to the standard trio of unflavored varieties.

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VinePair

JULY 2, 2025

By 2018, sales of the once-obscure liqueur had jumped 48 percent and the The New York Times declared the Aperol Spritz the “drink of the summer.” The company sent beautifully branded scooters, carts, and bars to high-profile events and locations like the Hamptons, Coachella, the “White Lotus” set, and even the U.S.

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Imbibe Magazine

JUNE 30, 2025

In 2018, Busch Gardens Tampa revived the perk, and now of-age summertime parkgoers receive a free seven-ounce beer with admission. “We Even with the ownership change, longtime parkgoers clamored for free beer. Traditions live in people’s memories,” says Davis, who has worked for the company for more than 30 years.

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Imbibe Magazine

JUNE 11, 2025

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. It’s a traditional beer style with a twist,” Genesee brand director Inga Grote-Ebbs says of the beer, which was first released in 2018.

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Cheers

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Our industry has been weighed down by retaliatory tariffs as part of unrelated trade disputes since 2018, which crashed our exports harming thousands of distillers and their farmers across the United States,” said Distilled Spirits Council president and CEO Chris Swonger, in a press release.

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