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Europe’s top bartenders invited to enter the prestigious Nc’nean Creations cocktail competition 

Bar Magazine

This theme challenges bartenders to create the perfect Aperitif using either Ncneans Organic single malt Scotch whisky or Botanical Spirit. By creating more aperitif serves for whisky, not only does Ncnean highlight the various ways it can be enjoyed but also gives guests even more ways to do so.

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A Guide to Indie Wine Shops Across America

Imbibe Magazine

wines, and carefully selected ciders and aperitifs. Helmed by longtime friends Miranda Brown and Lauren Clark, the shop also sells amaro, aperitifs, and snacks like cheese and charcuterie boards, and hosts rotating events including tarot readings and food truck pop ups.

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Review: Baldacci 2021 Proprietary Red Blend and 2022 Chardonnay Carneros

Drinkhacker

2022 Baldacci Chardonnay Carneros Napa Valley – Lively and light, this Chardonnay kicks off with notes of lemon and white flowers before pivoting to a palate big on tropical fruit and lemon cream. This is an incredibly well-balanced and clean Chardonnay that could easily be enjoyed as an aperitif with friends on a cooler evening.

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13 of the Best Chenin Blancs From the Loire Valley

VinePair

“The breadth of the aromatic profile of Chenin is so special that you can literally use any of the wine styles and put a bottle on the table and use it from start to finish, aperitif through dessert, and find something to pair with it,” says Sarah Hwang, a co-owner of Domaine Huet in Vouvray, perhaps the world’s most famous Chenin Blanc producer.

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Campari Buying Courvoisier

Cheers

The acquisition stands to make Cognac the fourth major leg of Campari Group, according to the company, along with aperitifs, bourbon and tequila. Courvoisier, along with Henessy, Martell and Rémy Martin, is one of the “big four” Cognac houses. The post Campari Buying Courvoisier appeared first on Cheers.

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5 to Try: Crushable Summer Wines

Imbibe Magazine

An advanced sommelier and alum of spots like New York City’s Eleven Madison Park, de Pano opened her wine shop in late 2022 and highlights terroir-driven wines, with a particular affinity for low alcohol and high acid. Who wants to crush a 16 percent bottle of wine when the sun’s blazing?”

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Arm’s Length has replaced the old Dean’s Lounge in Kellett Street

Australian Bartender

You’ve gotta try their signature Garibaldi, made with Aussie aperitif Rhubi and fresh orange juice. As for drinks, Arms Length is all about local Aussie wines with a rotating list and seasonal cocktails curated by Nick Tesar (2022 Australian Bartender of the Year).