Drinkhacker

MAY 14, 2024

Solera Gold is a new brandy from Napa Valley Brandy Co., which in itself is a new entrant into the burgeoning world of California brandy. What, with all the grapes being grown here, they needn’t all end up in table wine, right? California brandies can be exceptional. Let’s give this newcomer a try.

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Drinkhacker

JUNE 15, 2024

Patricia Green Cellars is one of Oregon’s leading wine producers and now it’s getting into … whiskey! All of them are made at least in part with brandy distilled from Patricia Green’s grapes, a project that started in 2020 when wildfires tainted much of the area’s fruit, leaving unusable for winemaking.

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Imbibe Magazine

JANUARY 17, 2024

From mulled wines and ciders to toddies of all kinds, we’ve lined up some of our favorites. Bells Will Be Ringing Rum and apple brandy bolster this fruitcake-inspired hot toddy recipe. Hot Buttered Apple Cider Apple cider and apple brandy mix and mingle in this autumnal blend.

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Imbibe Magazine

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Quest also recently opened a cocktail bar in Abidjan called BISSA , which features African spirits and wines, indigenous ingredients, and seasonal vegetation. Quest and his colleagues have been lobbying in countries like Benin and the Ivory Coast to restore the right to produce spirits to the lands indigenous populations.

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Imbibe Magazine

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Lady Washington A blend of citrus and elderflower contrasts the warming flavors of brandy and honey in this sparkling cocktail. Negroni Sbagliato While the Sbagliato is said to be the result of a busy bartender mistakenly using sparkling wine instead of gin in a Negroni , it turned out to be a pretty happy accident.

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Chilled Magazine

JANUARY 25, 2024

The Agave for All seminar, brought to ELEVATE by Proximo Spirits and Southern Glazers Wine & Spirits, included an intro to tequila, including its origins from the agave plant and how it influences the industry today. In 1600, the Marquis of Altamira built the first commercial distillery in the town of Tequila, near present-day Jalisco.

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Chilled Magazine

FEBRUARY 3, 2024

Official Recipes Courtesy Mike Ryan, Corporate Beverage Director, Acurio International Brandy , Pisco Classic Pisco Sour Ingredients 3 parts Pisco 1 part Fresh Lime Juice 1 part Simple Syrup (we use a 3:2 ratio of sugar:water) 1 Egg White Preparation Combine all ingredients in a shaker tin and shake without ice to help froth the egg white.

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Cheers

JUNE 5, 2024

Fortified wines are wines to which distilled spirit has been added at the winery. They usually contain 15% to 20% alcohol, so they taste stronger and feel heavier than standard wines, and are served in smaller portions. Any kind of still wine can be fortified, but those which are most popular tend to be sweet.

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Chilled Magazine

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

The simplified name recognizes Gallo’s portfolio of wines and spirits, while honoring family and endless possibilities. “The simplified name removes all limitations; it recognizes the broad family involvement, as well as our wide-ranging portfolio of wines and spirits,” says Stephanie Gallo, Chief Marketing Officer at GALLO.

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Chilled Magazine

DECEMBER 7, 2023

5oz - Lemon Juice Topped - Club Soda Garnish: Mint Sprig, (Elderflower and Pear Optional) Glassware: Wine Preparation Add all ingredients besides the club soda to a shaker tin without ice. Refrigerate covered, for at least two hours before serving over ice in a wine glass. 5oz - Elderflower Liqueur.5oz Add ice and shake for 8 seconds.

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Chilled Magazine

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Shake and fine strain over fresh ice in a large wine glass. Brandy , Fortified Wine , Vodka Enjoy The Silence Ingredients 1 ½ oz. Badger Bevs Ginger Beer Preparation Combine liquid ingredients and half the habanero pepper slices in a shaker with ice. Add pear and apple slices and remaining habanero pepper to the glass.

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Chilled Magazine

JANUARY 8, 2024

Foubert, a farmer, and wine merchant in the Charente-Maritime department of southwest France, initiated her palate with brandy distilled from plums from his orchard. Despite her initial distaste her grandfather introduced her to another offering—an amber liquid he called Armagnac. I guess it’s what makes me a true French-American!”

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Cheers

APRIL 23, 2024

Mexico may not yet be known for its wine, but the country’s Valle de Guadalupe is home to some of the oldest vines in the Americas, as well as the first woman-owned and operated winery in Mexico. While Margaritas and cerveza are the common drink pairings for tacos, Mexican wines make a great match as well.

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Imbibe Magazine

MARCH 11, 2024

While every category of spirit and aperitif wine has grown and evolved in the past two decades, vermouth has shown a surprising stylistic shift. And contemporary producers are increasingly spreading their creative wings, and discovering the potential of this venerable aromatized wine. Vermouth came into fine focus in that conversation.

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Chilled Magazine

DECEMBER 4, 2024

The new, ANGOSTURA 200-Year Anniversary Limited-Edition bitters will be available for purchase in limited quantity at select national and regional liquor chains including Total Wine & More, BevMO, Specs and Binnys as well as online at Reserve Bar and Bourbon Concierge in October 2024. Garnish with brandied cherries.

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Imbibe Magazine

MAY 23, 2024

Everything Nice Tea time gets an update in this refresher, as an Earl Grey syrup adds extra depth to a mix of gin, plum brandy and lemon juice. As an equal-parts drink, this recipe can be easily scaled up or down The Buck Hunter A simple combo of whiskey, lemon and ginger, this might just be the perfect pitcher cocktail.

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Chilled Magazine

JANUARY 26, 2024

De’Qustay Johnson Expertise: Whiskey, Vodka, Tequila, Rum, Wine. CRT certified as well as WSET Level 2 certified in both Wine and Spirits, cocktail educator, and spirit enthusiast. Elizabeth Lang Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Expertise: Rum. Rum collector, WSET Spirits 3, Chapter Board member for Pittsburgh USBG. Basically, a witch doctor.

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VinePair

JANUARY 23, 2024

Ever hear the story about how water was turned into wine? For one Oregon winemaker, that story has a different twist – the turning of smoke-tainted wine into brandy and, by extension, whiskey. Tens of thousands of gallons of wine impacted in varying degrees, ranging from slightly tainted to downright full ashen-tasting.

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Chilled Magazine

OCTOBER 3, 2024

Brandy , Liqueur Monet’s Impression by Bar Bastion - 610 Lexington Ave, New York, NY Ingredients 1 ½ oz. Additional Notes Available at the Limelight Lounges Fortified Wine , Gin , Liqueur , Sherry , Vodka Santo Pepino by elNico Bar Team Ingredients ¼ oz. Cucumber Juice ¼ oz. Shake, then strain into rocks glass with ice.

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VinePair

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

By embracing the practice of distillation on lees — where the yeast remains in the wine during distillation — Rémy V is able to capture the complexity of the grapes, resulting in a spirit that is as fresh as it is aromatic. Initially launched in 2010 at 40% ABV, Rémy V has been refined to 35% ABV for its reintroduction.

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Chilled Magazine

APRIL 17, 2024

Founders Albert Peters, Edwin Pooley, and Edgar McClain began making fruit wine and brandies from the abundance of fruit in the region, taking only a brief hiatus to make industrial alcohol for the war effort.

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Drinkhacker

MARCH 11, 2025

While single vintage brandy releases continue apace, the brand is now anchored by a flagship brandy-influenced blend, 1928. Morgan was also our mixologist, churning out unique and impressive brandy-based cocktails with a different menu each night. The mixed weather during my visit was a reminder of how the remote (1.5

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Chilled Magazine

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Strain into a red wine glass. Adding the egg pays homage to one of the most popular drinks of the time, a flip, which utilized the warm and rich flavors of molasses and brandy. Cold Espresso 3 coffee beans (for garnish) Preparation In a cocktail shaker, add all ingredients except the beans. Dry shake for 10 seconds. Licor 43 oz.

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VinePair

JANUARY 30, 2024

America has a sweet tooth, but when it comes to wine, many tend to avoid bottles with a high sugar content. But if you find a well-made, harmonious bottle, sweet wines can be some of the most complex and age-worthy wines in the world. In sweet wines, balance is key. There’s a bright pop of peppery, dark fruit on the nose.

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The Whiskey Wash

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Thomas carefully chose some mature casks of Bushmills single malt Irish whiskey for finishing in hand-selected wine and tequila casks. Bushmills Private Reserve Collection Second Release The new whiskeys are the work of Bushmills Master Blender, Alex Thomas, the first woman to hold the title for Bushmills.

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The Whiskey Wash

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Carriers include Total Wine and ReserveBar. The creamy mixture is typically served chilled and can be non-alcoholic or spiked with spirits like rum, brandy, bourbon, or whiskey. Ahead of the festive season Skrewball Whiskey has announced the nationwide relaunch of its Skrewball Peanut Butter Whiskey Eggnog.

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Chilled Magazine

JANUARY 4, 2024

Brandy , Liqueur Gran Duque D’Alba Solera Gran Reserva – “The Duque’s Side Car” Ingredients 1 3/4 oz Gran Duque d’Alba Solera Grand Reserva 1/2 oz Bauchant Orange Liqueur 1 oz Fresh Lemon Juice 1/2 oz Simple Syrup Preparation Rim a coupe glass with a lemon wedge. Strain over fresh ice in a wine glass.

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Booze Business

AUGUST 13, 2020

Source ) Selena Nitz, founder and owner of Miramar Rakia Modern Brandy , emigrated from Bulgaria in 1999 with the intention of living the American Dream. Among other crops, her father and grandfather had a vineyard and made wine and Rakia (more about this in a moment). Selena’s Rakia – Miramar Modern Brandy Back to her journey.

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Cocktails with Suderman

DECEMBER 22, 2023

For the season, there are few better drinks than the Brandy Alexander. It’s an exceptionally simple cocktail, just three ingredients — brandy, creme de cacao, and heavy cream — shaken and strained into a glass, with a bit of nutmeg dusted on top. Happy Friday, and happy holidays. But nevermind this imposition.

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The Whiskey Wash

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

I love experimenting and exploring new opportunities, and using a double finish with brandy and cognac casks created a more complex and nuanced bourbon, opening a whole new experience for consumers to enjoy. The Bottled-in-Bond Decanter series usually sees two installments per year – one in the Spring and one in the Fall.

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Imbibe Magazine

APRIL 29, 2024

With them came European agriculture, including cattle, poultry, and grapes, which became wine made by Jesuit monks, and soon the brandy that came to be called pisco. “It It is the first distillate of the Americas,” says Adam Weintraub, founder of Museo del Pisco , a bar and library of the spirit with three locations in Peru.

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Chilled Magazine

MAY 13, 2024

In the past, Glencairn glass has often been recommended for whiskey, while snifters have been the traditional brandy tasting glass. He is the inventor of the patented NEAT glass, several other patented alcohol beverage glasses for beer and wine, (yet to be released). George F Manska, CR&D, Arsilica, Inc.

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Cheers

DECEMBER 22, 2023

The holiday season is all about the sparkle, especially when it comes to wine, and especially on New Year’s Eve. Ingredients such as apple brandy, pear liqueur and wintery spices add seasonal flair for drinks you can enjoy long after the ball has dropped and the holiday decorations are put away. Top with sparkling wine/Champagne.

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VinePair

MAY 23, 2024

When thinking of Sangria, sweaty, fruit-loaded pitchers of red wine and ice likely come to mind. White wine also tends to be lower in ABV, making White Sangria an ideal sessionable sipper. There are a few things to keep in mind when prepping a batch of White Sangria, the most important being the type of wine used as the drink’s base.

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Barina Craft

DECEMBER 31, 2023

The Happy New Year Cocktail - An Eve(ning) Of Fun Toasts The Happy New Year cocktail is a drink mixed with brandy, ruby port wine, orange juice and champagne. American Rose - brandy, licorice liqueur, grenadine syrup and champagne. Chicago Cocktail - brandy, orange liqueur, aromatic bitters and Champagne.

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Australian Bartender

MARCH 12, 2025

Daydream cocktails feature flavours including Cazadores Blanco tequila, apricot brandy, strawberry gum distillate, raspberry syrup, illegal mezcal, whites, and lime. The new menu is now available at Pleasure Club, alongside its classic cocktails, wines, and beer list.

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VinePair

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Cristina Gonzales of Gonzales Wine Company fell in love with wine while studying abroad in South America. where her parents had settled, she sought out various jobs in the wine industry. Indeed, according to The Roots Fund 2021 Annual Report , less than 5 percent of the wine industry “is people of color in ownership in wine.”

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