Drinkhacker

AUGUST 17, 2024

Iowa’s Cedar Ridge has been churning out regionally beloved spirits for years, including both acclaimed bourbon and American Single Malt. In fact, Cedar Ridge boasts the top selling bourbon across Iowa, an impressive feat for the local upstart in the face of Kentucky giants. Like operations big and small, Cedar Ridge has recently begun releasing limited edition cask finishes with their core products.

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Whiskey 119

Spiritz

AUGUST 17, 2024

Brockmans Gin has announced a major step forward in its commitment to sustainability with the launch of its newly-designed, lightweight bottle. The newly designed bottle – used for Original, Orange Kiss and Agave Cut variations - will be highlighted on the JP-GTR stand at TFWA World Exhibition this year (Green L60), alongside an exciting new brand launch.

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Gin Bottling 111

Drinkhacker

AUGUST 17, 2024

Did you know you can get a merlot wine — 100% merlot — from Italy? Sodale is made from grapes grown in the Lazio region (the administrative region where Rome is located). It’s considerably spicier on the nose than your typical glass of merlot, with an equally atypical punch of juicy currants and plums. The wine is rich on the tongue and lasting, with moderate but manageable tannins and a slightly gamy edge.

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Wine 110

The Whiskey Wash

AUGUST 17, 2024

We review Tenmile Little Rest Oloroso Sherry American Single Malt, bottled at 60.7% ABV after being aged three years in ex-Oloroso sherry casks and distilled from 100% New York State barley. (image via Tenmile) Editor’s Note: We received a review sample of this whiskey from the brand. However, in accordance with our editorial policies , this has not influenced the outcome of our review in any way.

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Whiskey Bottling 105

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Spiritz

AUGUST 17, 2024

The seventh edition of the AHP Hospitality Challenge 2024, organised by the Association of Hospitality Professionals (AHP), has been concluded in the recent past. Winners were awarded at the Airforce Auditorium in New Delhi, on 25th July 2024. The theme of the prestigious event was ‘Sustainability.’ The event showcased the exceptional skills and creativity of the competing hospitality professionals across various competitions.

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Hospitality 105

The Whiskey Wash

AUGUST 17, 2024

Whisky fans can be extremely spirited (if you’ll pardon the pun), and in whisky circles, there are great debates surrounding the spelling of the word ‘whisky’ or ‘whiskey’, and the differences are between the two. Well, there is no short and straightforward answer to these questions. So, here is a breakdown of the whisky vs. whiskey debate and the questions that arise from it.

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The Whiskey Wash

AUGUST 17, 2024

Port Ellen marked the reopening of the new distillery with a pair of 44 year old whiskies named Gemini, they honor the iconic distillery’s past and set the tone for what we can expect. The moment Islay fans have been waiting for is finally upon us; Port Ellen reopened in March 2024. Now begins the long wait to sample the new Port Ellen whisky. The distillery marked the momentous reopening with a pair of whiskies named Gemini.

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