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Mezcal’s rise is a breakneck journey unparalleled by any other spirit category in the modern market. As a commercial product, it has only really existed since 1995, when Ron Cooper launched Del Maguey, and it wasn’t until a little over a decade ago that mezcal began to gain a serious foothold in major American cities. In short order, however, the spirit has become a household name and a commercial success, giving way to dozens of new brands.
Getting the last word on The Last Word , iconic Italian distiller Luxardo is cornering the market on the classic cocktail with the stateside release of Del Santo Herbal Liqueur. Well-known for their Maraschino Originale liqueur—also a key component in the cocktail—Luxardo produces a wide range of liqueurs and distillates. And Del Santo has long been available in European markets.
Brewery kickstarters used to be a not-infrequent ask a few years ago, and I was feeling like I hadn’t seen one for a while now … until Black Lung Brewing began asking for help in taking over the former Light the Lamp space: blacklungbrewing_grayslake A post shared by @blacklungbrewing_grayslake Tomorrow is the last day of the campaign, and they’re at just about half of their goal, so take a look and see if this is something you’d be interested in supporting.
In recent years, spicy food and drinks have risen in popularity in the United States , with consumers clamoring over hot wings and jalapeño-spiked Sauvignon Blanc. But for those who can take the heat, there’s one thing to keep in mind when it comes to pairing alcohol with spicy food. While milk can help reduce some of the burning sensation that comes from consuming spicy foods, alcohol does the exact opposite.
Driven by a diverse and exciting ecosystem of passionate, ambitious, and often young entrepreneurs, the Food & Beverage (F&B) sector is a highly competitive environment full of immense challenges and exciting opportunities. Expert Market’s 2024 industry report, sponsored by Toast, is informed by a survey of 522 U.S. food and beverage professionals, from restaurant owners to food service managers, providing insights into the real-time challenges and opportunities within the industry.
A girl cheers and claps to a karaoke singer at Whiskey Girl. Photo: PubClub.com By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com San Diego Nightlife Blogger There’s always something fun happening when it comes to San Diego nightlife. Here’s the latest news from bars, restaurants and craft breweries all over the city. Bars Bring New Entertainment To Gaslamp, Pacific Beach Fat Tuesday is in a very desirable location on Fifth Ave., in San Diego’s Gaslamp Quarter.
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Some Johnnie Walker bottles do more than just hold whisky, they spin, sparkle, and even come with a built-in game. Over the years, the brand’s most exclusive releases have pushed the boundaries of packaging design, transforming the simple bottle into a full-scale luxury experience. From crystal decanters and sterling silver collars to kinetic displays and bespoke gaming sets, Johnnie Walker’s prestige editions show how packaging can become art.
Some Johnnie Walker bottles do more than just hold whisky, they spin, sparkle, and even come with a built-in game. Over the years, the brand’s most exclusive releases have pushed the boundaries of packaging design, transforming the simple bottle into a full-scale luxury experience. From crystal decanters and sterling silver collars to kinetic displays and bespoke gaming sets, Johnnie Walker’s prestige editions show how packaging can become art.
At the end of 2023, Bushmills released four limited edition whiskeys that set off a new series called Private Reserve. (We didn’t review them.) Each started with classic Bushmills single malt whiskey aged in bourbon and oloroso sherry casks, but featuring a different, unusual finish — Plum Brandy, Bordeaux, Burgundy, and Tequila Casks. Now Private Reserve is back with a second round, again featuring four different finishes — with two repeats from the 2023 releases.
From this month, leading local pub company Marston’s is offering some much-needed respite to people affected by cancer and their families, with free hotel stays and meals out at specially selected Marston’s pubs across the country, thanks to a new, long-term partnership with family-founded cancer charity, ‘Something To Look Forward To’. Based in Cambridge, ‘Something To Look Forward To’ was set up by Fiona Coldron and her husband Andy in 2015.
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After 28 years, Mendoza’s Doña Paula Estate is no longer the region’s new kid on the block. However, it’s been over 15 years since we last uncorked anything from the winery, and it’s time to end the streak with a check in on three of their latest Malbec-heavy offerings. Like all wineries in the region, they offer a wide portfolio for a variety of tastes and pocketbooks.
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Arriving in Soho on the 29th July, MOI (pronounced m-o-y) , will offer a menu of hand crafted sushi and Japanese-inspired dishes cooked over fire, showcasing British producers and seafood from our coastal waters. Situated on Wardour Street, MOI will be set across two floors (ground and lower ground) and encompass 150 covers, including options for private dining for up to 20 people, an Omakase-style Sushi Bar and a Listening Room.
In the world of bourbon, age carries a certain mystique. The image of dusty old barrels resting in quiet rickhouses, slowly deepening in character, fuels the belief that older must mean better. Price tags often reinforce the idea, with 15, 20 or even 23-year-old bourbons commanding hundreds of dollars and glowing reviews. But is it true? Does more time in the barrel always lead to a better whiskey?
A gin company is working round the clock to keep up with demand for zero-alcohol G&Ts during the heatwave. York Gin says demand for its gin alternative York Zero is breaking records as drinkers look for a booze-free G&T. Health experts are advising people to stay hydrated during the heatwave by drinking more water and soft drinks than normal.
Glenfarclas has expanded its Warehouse Collection with an incredible 70 Year Old single malt. Find out which other whiskies made headlines this week. Credit: Glenfarclas Scotland takes center stage this week with a wave of notable releases. From Glenfarclas’s jaw-dropping 70-year-old single malt to a rare 38-year-old Laphroaig and a fresh chapter at Arran.
The People’s Crown is a ight type of beer with medium bitterness, San Diego’s Original 40 Brewing Company continues to develop new beers, and it has now created a one with a nod to Europe. It’s People’s Crown, a Bavarian-style pilsner and it’s available at its North Park brewpub. People’s Crown is 5.1 percent alcohol-by-volume (ABV) with delicate herbal and floral notes on the finish.
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WhistlePig & Liquid Death team up to pitz spritzes six feet under. Credit: WhistlePig From a coffin-aged summer whiskey to a historic induction for the Bourbon Hall of Fame, this week’s American whiskey headlines bring a mix of creativity, heritage, and bold releases. WhistlePig leans into theatrics with its new wheat whiskey, Barrell Craft Spirits drops a 20-year-old rum-finished bourbon, and Green River teams up with the U.S.
WhistlePig has made a name for itself with bold, experimental whiskey, and its latest limited release is no exception. In a surprising summer collaboration, the Vermont distillery teamed up with Liquid Death Mountain Water to create GraveStock , a wheat whiskey proofed with canned mountain water and aged in custom-built coffin barrels. It’s part craft spirit, part marketing mischief, but behind the skulls and slogans is a genuinely interesting whiskey.
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Many years ago, before the internet had fully reshaped the news business—when blogging was considered a secondary tributary for young whippersnappers, and writing online was thought of as a low-value backwater because print was obviously superior and eternal—I heard a journalist friend relay the idea that, at some point in the future, news would not come from anywhere in particular.
Scotland's Isle of Harris Distillery has announced its first gin evolution in nearly a decade alongside a new cask-strength whisky, both launching exclusively in UK airports this July.
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