VinePair

MAY 1, 2025

Case in point: In 2020, we received just one brand and sample that wasnt bottled at the categorys minimum 40 percent ABV. This year we lost track of the number of expressions that exceeded that figure, whether produced as still-strength releases or tequilas bottled somewhere between 40 and 48 percent ABV.

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The Whiskey Wash

APRIL 11, 2025

The scotch whisky landscape in 2025 presents a fascinating paradox. While premium bottles reach ever-higher prices, the affordable segment has become remarkably competitive, with distilleries enhancing their entry-level offerings rather than simply raising prices.

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The Whiskey Wash

JUNE 3, 2025

Credit: High West High West has launched its newest iteration of The Prisoner’s Share, a distinctive whiskey that showcases the distillery’s expertise in wine barrel finishing. This year’s expression combines straight bourbon and rye whiskeys finished in The Prisoner Red Wine Barrels for four to 12 years.

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The Whiskey Wash

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

Ranging from Bottled-in-Bond expressions to experimental cask finishes, there was no shortage of profiles to explore and review. Bottled in February 2024, this Old Fitzgerald bourbon was distilled in September 1999 from a mash bill comprising 68% corn, 20% wheat, and 12% malted barley.

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VinePair

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

But selecting one standout bottle from every subcategory of the spirit early each year offers a unique snapshot into what wowed us over the last 12 months. From single malt to single barrel, barrel-proof to cask-finished, these are the best whiskeys to drink in 2025. This helps us keep a finger on the pulse of whats new and exciting.

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Drinkhacker

JANUARY 21, 2025

Recently we received four expressions from the company for review, including a fresh bottling of one of its flagship releases. Woodinville Whiskey Company Straight Bourbon Whiskey (2025) We last saw this release 8 years ago, and it looks to be the same — pot distillate, made from a mash of 72% corn, 22% rye and 6% malted barley.

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Drinkhacker

MARCH 27, 2025

Today we’re checking out three wines from the operation — a vintage-dated bottling and two non-vintage wines, though, per Roederer, both are technically better described as “multi-vintage” blends. We’ll let the wines do the talking from here.

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Drinkhacker

APRIL 11, 2025

If you’ve ever been to the Biltmore (the historic home of the Vanderbilts) in Asheville, North Carolina, you know about the insane winemaking — and wine-tasting — operation there. The wines… perhaps not so much. Recently we received three Biltmore-produced wines to review. The operation is amazing.

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The Whiskey Wash

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

Today, I will be taking a closer look at some of the award-winning American whiskeys from The Whiskey Wash Awards 2025, breaking down recipes, and histories, and reflecting on the original reviews. The whiskey matures in specially selected air-dried and toasted French oak barrels from the Vosges region, bottled at 91.2

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VinePair

APRIL 25, 2025

Wine service in high-end restaurants isnt geared for speed. As such, it might not come as a huge surprise that fine-dining establishments have been struggling when it comes to moving wine. Moreover, many of these places dont rely on somms, another company expense, so they can move bottles even quicker. Tune in for more.

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Drinkhacker

OCTOBER 9, 2024

After another scorcher of a summer, I know I’m ready to tuck into some bigger, richer wines. Remember: Check Total Wine and Wine.com for the best deals on all of these picks! Remember: Check Total Wine and Wine.com for the best deals on all of these picks! Want to buy them?

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VinePair

APRIL 11, 2025

When the VinePair team isnt busy working at HQ, were in the field doing what we do best: scoping out the best cocktails, wine, and beer in the five boroughs. We felt a couple rounds of French sparkling wine, Chartreuse-forward cocktails, and glasses of sake were in order. April has been a month of intense uncertainty so far.

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Cheers

OCTOBER 3, 2024

Treasury Wine Estates (TWE) has launched a new line of wines, Drop of Sunshine, in partnership with Candle Media’s Hello Sunshine , a media company founded by Reese Witherspoon that puts women at the forefront. bottle), Central Coast Chardonnay ($20), and Central Coast Red Blend ($25).

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Spiritz

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Café hoppers in select cities of Uttar Pradesh will soon have the option of ordering a beer or wine with their meal. According to the new UP excise policy for 2025-26, low-alcohol bars — which serve only beer and wine — will pop up in Noida, Ghaziabad, Agra and Lucknow.

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Drinkhacker

APRIL 30, 2025

market getting bottles on the shelves. A- / $55 [ BUY IT NOW FROM FROOTBAT ] Inspiro Rosa Reposado Review 100% Blue Weber agave aged in French ros wine barrels. The post Review: Inspiro Tequila Luna Blanco and Rosa Reposado (2025) appeared first on Drinkhacker: The Insider's Guide to Good Drinking.

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Booze Business

JULY 9, 2024

This shift is reflected in the market with beer sales stagnating, wine offering alcohol-free alternatives, and spirits brands introducing non-alcohol versions of cocktails. Overall, 33% of Americans said they had spent $50 or more on a bottle of alcohol in 2022, against just 24% in 2021. Premiumization is most notable in spirits.

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Drinkhacker

APRIL 8, 2025

Since the first fill, every bottle of Santa Teresa rum has some of the very first mother rum and contains blends aged up to 35 years. While the exterior has been reimagined, the bottle holds the same award-winning liquid that fans and connoisseurs cherish.” Let’s taste it.

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VinePair

DECEMBER 31, 2024

When its time to ring in the new year, most drinkers will probably raise a glass of Champagne , Prosecco , or some other sparkling wine. It is not a wine-beer hybrid, and it has nothing to do with Miller High Lifes claim to be the Champagne of Beers. produced according to the time-consuming traditional method of French sparkling wine.

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VinePair

JANUARY 13, 2025

For much of the wine industry, 2024 provided few reasons to pop corks. Reports of declining overall consumption , falling grape prices, and continued soft demand on the horizon made 2024 a year to forget while clouding the outlook for 2025. 3 Italian sparkling wine in the U.S., market for this very Italian sparkling wine.

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The Whiskey Wash

MAY 23, 2025

Ncnean Organic Cask Strength Batch MN21 The new cask strength offering delivers Nc’nean’s signature organic single malt in its most natural form, bottled at approximately 59% ABV. The whisky showcases enhanced notes of spiced rye bread, juicy peaches, and tangy lemons compared to the standard bottling. market in late 2023.

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Chilled Magazine

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024

BACARDÍ Mixed with Coca-Cola RTD will be available in several markets around the world, with the initial launch planned for select European markets and Mexico in 2025. “We Together with our bottling partners, we employ more than 700,000 people, helping bring economic opportunity to local communities worldwide.

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Australian Bartender

JANUARY 27, 2025

Located within the EVE Hotel Sydney, Bar Julius opened in early January 2025, bringing a European bistro-inspired dining and drinks menu to the heart of Redfern. Alongside Ingalls cocktail creations, Sommelier Kyle Poole, said the venue is committed to quality wines and exploring new varieties.

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The Whiskey Wash

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

“In wine there is a saying that vines that struggle produce the best wines,” Marti notes. Black Frost Blended Rye Malt Whiskey The Blended Malted Rye Whiskey (92 proof) will be available at the distillery and select Minnesota retailers beginning March 1, 2025.

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Imbibe Magazine

MARCH 26, 2025

Just in time for the longer days, our March/April 2025 issue , features a taste test of alcohol-free aperitifs, a quickly growing category that allows for an aperitivo at any hour. Among the bottles featured is the new Wilderton Citrus Aperitivo. rebranded itself.

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Drinkhacker

APRIL 30, 2025

Just a short drive from Seattle, situated in the heart of western Washington wine and whiskey country, Woodinville Whiskey Co. In May 2025, Woodinville is bridging the flavors of Washington State and Mexico with the release of its Woodinville Special Limited Release Straight Bourbon Finished in Tequila Barrels.

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Spiritz

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

The Uttarakhand government has for the first time permitted bottling of foreign liquor in the state under its new excise policy for the fiscal 2024-25. In the new fiscal, Uttarakhand has proposed to establish itself as a hub for the production of world class aromatic liquor, wines/malts like Scotland and Italy, etc.

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Spiritz

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

The new bottles also feature a smooth, tapered piece of glasswork that extends towards the neck of the bottle. This design feature is reminiscent of the smooth whisky inside the bottle. The redesign of the packaging is set to be rolled out across Bowmore’s entire range in 2025.

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Bar Magazine

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

Award-winning Islay Blended Malt Scotch Whisky, Big Peat, today reveals this unique bottling in celebration of 15 Years. Offered at an alcohol strength of 50% ABV, this Global Limited Edition has been predominately matured in hand-selected Red Wine Casks providing a unique expression of the peated Islay Blended Malt Scotch Whisky.

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VinePair

JUNE 4, 2024

The añejo expressions will undergo an extended finishing process in barrels that previously housed Crémant, orange wine , ruby port, Madeira wine, and bourbon. According to the brand, the Crémant Cask Finish imparts more floral and citrus notes, while the Orange Wine Cask Finish provides elements of sweet spices and tea.

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VinePair

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

On Wednesday, Council of Fashion Designers of America finalist Jackson Wiederhoeft debuted the Wiederhoeft Spring Summer 2025 “MANIFESTO” collection at New York Fashion Week. As a part of the collaboration, the Wiederhoeft show’s invites were etched onto bottles of the newly-released 2020 Silver Oak Alexander Valley Cab.

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VinePair

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Sparkling wine sales are relatively white hot when compared to other styles in these murky, dour days of wine. The wines are fantastic, but the name is horrible,” Norton says. “I I don’t understand why the ‘artisan’ producers would take a name that evokes visions of ‘corporate’ wine.” I think the Cava D.O.

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Liquorista

AUGUST 2, 2021

Red blend Wine originated from the innovation of new complexities from the traditional red wine formulas by creating an entirely new mixture containing multiple grape varieties. It leaves you with a sense of a heavy taste that is broadened out by plump dark-fruit tones with an ageability that spans 2025.

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The Whiskey Wash

MARCH 18, 2024

In new scotch whisky releases : Springbank finally unveils the second Countdown Collection Release, Torabhaig updates The Legacy Series, and Aberfeldy experiments with wine casks. The 26 year old whisky was matured in three re-fill bourbon hogsheads and bottled at 51.2% Only 500 bottles were available via ballot.

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Spiritz

MARCH 19, 2024

.” In a significant development, the Uttarakhand government has for the first-time permitted bottling of foreign liquor in the hilly state under its new excise policy for the fiscal 2024-25. This move aims to attract excise revenue and investment.

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The Whiskey Wash

OCTOBER 1, 2024

The Sherry Edition was the initial set to be released, The Port Edition – its successor and the most recent release – will be followed by a third Edition in 2025 before the last Edition will be unveiled in 2026. Port wine has a variety of categories that, just like in whisky, can be tricky to wrap your head around.

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Cheers

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

The new release is made from small batches of four-year-old ryed straight Kentucky bourbon finished for six months in casks that held PX Sherry, a rich and sweet wine made from ripened, sun-dried grapes. Bottled at 112 proof (56% ABV), Lux Row Small Batch PX Sherry Cask Finish rolls out this October exclusively at the distillery for $59.99

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The Whiskey Wash

MAY 24, 2024

With a starting bid of £75,000, it is safe to assume that the bottle will sell for a staggering price. Why are the bottles so expensive? The Make-Up Of The Luminary Series Each release in the series comprises one ultra-rare, high-age statement bottling (The Rare), and one younger and more accessible bottling (The Collectible).

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