Chilled Magazine

APRIL 17, 2024

In 2020, generational family member Ronald Dodge, Executive Vice Chair, handed the reins of the company to industry veteran David Ballew, who was subsequently named President and CEO in 2022. Under Ballew’s leadership, HRD has focused on its premium brand portfolio, innovation, and expansion to new markets. We ask him to tell us more.

Brandy

Spiritsfully

JANUARY 9, 2022

The trends that were already there in 2021 will continue in 2022. As a consequence, alcohol is drunk outside of bars or clubs. Those who want to see less alcohol are more interested in the NoLo offer. No + Lo Movement Speaking of which: especially in Europe, people are seeking out non-alcoholic or low-alcohol (NoLo) cocktails.

Alcohol

The Whiskey Wash

MARCH 9, 2024

India became the UK’s largest market for Scotch whisky by volume in 2022, importing 219 million bottles according to figures published by the Scotch Whisky Association (SWA). Amrut Distilleries expanded into rum distillation in the 1960’s, and subsequently brandy distillation in response to a growing Indian market in the 1970’s.

Liquor

Drinkhacker

MAY 11, 2024

1: Philosophy was published in 2022 and serves as the distilling manifesto for Alan Bishop. In modern times, Bishop distills to create beverage alcohol but fully seeks to honor the spiritual origins of distilling. The Alchemist Cabinet: Vol. Modern distilling is all about the pursuit of tasty beverages.

Brandy

VinePair

APRIL 1, 2024

Spirits Awards, they’re the best in the biz — they’re also representative of the wonderfully diverse world that the alcohol industry has become. The brand received a Best Whiskey medal in 2023 for its 2013 Bourbon and a 2022 Gold medal for its limited-edition 50-year Armagnac. The judges behind the medal matter; in the case of L.A.

Bottling

VinePair

MARCH 14, 2024

The picks below cover a wide range of whiskey history, from whiskey distilled in the late 1800s to bottlings as recent as 2022. I found notes of dark chocolate covered raisins, an aromatic smoke reminiscent of patchouli and a hint of apple brandy sweetness. Interviewees could only choose rye whiskeys they’ve personally sampled.

Whiskey

VinePair

JULY 26, 2024

Our family was into brandy, rum, stuff like that, [but] I really liked what it imparted.” 2022 saw the first major jump in amburana-finished releases with popular non-distilling producers Rare Character and NuLu joining the fray.

Whiskey

VinePair

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

In the Women Raising The Bar: 2023 Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the Beverage Alcohol Industry Study , 49 percent of respondents cited a lack of diversity, equity, and inclusion as a reason to avoid a career in the alcohol industry. Dusi then helped with vinification.

Wine

VinePair

DECEMBER 29, 2023

In general, I gravitated toward balanced and lower-alcohol, yet flavor-forward, beers. Andreina Uribe, cellar person at Grimm Artisanal Ales, Brooklyn Russian River Brewing Company Small Batch: Peach Beer (2022) 7.15% ABV “My favorite beer I had in 2023 was from Russian River. Exemplary and delicious!”

Beer

Cocktail Contessa

OCTOBER 15, 2022

Whiskey sour cocktails , in their most basic form, have only three ingredients – the alcohol, a citrus element and sugar elements. Variations on a Maple Whiskey Sour Here are some of my favorite twists on this fall cocktail recipe: Use brandy. It is delicious! Make it sassy! Add ice and shake for 10-12 seconds.

Whiskey

Tales of the Cocktail

JULY 25, 2024

Founded in 2022, the New Orleans Spirits Competition is an international spirits competition that celebrates and recognizes best-in-class spirits from producers around the world. More than 439 registrants entered the competition, which were reviewed by a panel of industry professionals.

Speed Rack

VinePair

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

Bottled at 63 percent ABV, it might seem intimidating for an unaged spirit but rest assured the alcohol folds seamlessly into the nose and any heat on the palate only serves to tame some of its rowdier grassy vegetal notes. This spirit calls to be sipped slowly or floated atop a frozen Mai Tai.

Rum

Tales of the Cocktail

AUGUST 2, 2023

Founded in 2022, The New Orleans Spirits Competition (NOSC) is an international spirits competition celebrating and recognizing fine spirits being produced around the world today. The competition also announced their Distillery of the Year today during Meet the Distillers tasting during Tales of the Cocktail in New Orleans.

Rum

Tales of the Cocktail

AUGUST 2, 2023

Founded in 2022, The New Orleans Spirits Competition (NOSC) is an international spirits competition celebrating and recognizing fine spirits being produced around the world today. The competition also announced their Distillery of the Year today during Meet the Distillers tasting during Tales of the Cocktail in New Orleans.

Rum

VinePair

MAY 12, 2024

Triple sec can range in ABV depending on the producer, with most coming in between 30 and 80 proof (or 15 to 40 percent alcohol). Founded by Louis-Alexandre Marnier Lapostolle, the spirit first appeared in 1880 and was originally called Curaçao Marnier in reference to its high quantity of brandy. See Recipe The Corpse Reviver No.

Liqueur

Just Drinks

JULY 7, 2025

She spearheaded the 2022 merger between Centre Vinicole – Champagne Nicolas Feuillatte (CV-CNF) and Coopérative Régionale des Vins de Champagne (CRVC), alongside the acquisition of two brands. Potié succeeds Véronique Blin, who stepped down after 13 years as president, choosing not to renew her mandate, the group announced.

Hospitality

Drinkhacker

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

Forget milk and cookies, what Santa needs this year is a shot of good, hard alcohol to help get him through whatever 2025 has in store for us. For more top gift ideas check out the archives and read our 2023 , 2022 , 2021 , 2020 , 2019 , 2018 , 2017 , 2016 , 2015 , 2014 , 2013 , 2012 , 2011 , 2010 , 2009 , and 2008 holiday guides.

Alcohol

VinePair

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

These usually have high acidity and low-ish alcohol levels — it is a long day of eating and drinking, after all. What Makes a Great Thanksgiving List Wines that tend to work well for Thanksgiving typically have bright acidity, are low in alcohol (it’s a long day), and offer flavors that complement the dishes.

Wine

VinePair

MAY 5, 2025

It was a huge deal when Patrn split as it left Siete Leguas in a difficult position, says David Suro-Piera, owner of Tequilas Restaurant in Philadelphia, as well as VinePairs 2022 Next Wave Awards Drinks Professional of the Year. If your bottle is only 40 percent alcohol the rest of its contents are mostly water, he says.

Tequila

VinePair

DECEMBER 4, 2024

The Dalmore Aged 14 Years Launched in 2022 as a U.S. percent ABV, the high alcohol content amplifies its complex and nuanced character, while never overpowering on the nose or palate. Equally impressive is its creamy texture and on-point 100-proof alcohol content. Average price: $50 Rating: 93 See Review 37.

Tequila

VinePair

APRIL 2, 2025

In early March, Draga Culic, founder and CEO of Blacklisted Brandy , attended an International Womens Day pop-up spotlighting female-founded brands in Manhattans Chelsea neighborhood. Thats why she built her brand of artisanal plum, apricot, pear, and quince brandies around inclusion in cocktails rather than as a standalone sipper.

Brandy

VinePair

DECEMBER 24, 2024

Produced with eau-de-vie, brandy , and heirloom peaches from the heart of Frances Rhne Valley, this French liqueur captures the pure essence of ripe, peak-season peaches from nose to finish. George Spirits celebrated its 40th anniversary in 2022. Pick up a bottle for festive celebrations. Average price: $36 St.

Liqueur