The world is full of weird booze. Much of it is fun to drink, while others totally miss the mark. Even within specific categories, like vodka, there are some odd options – think smoked salmon vodka, for instance. And of…
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This week Bacardi Rum announced the launch of Oakheart, its first entrant into the spiced rum market. This is a big announcement for the rum giant, which now offers rums across all categories – traditional, flavored and spiced. Bacardi Oakheart…
Read MoreLast week, Tommy Bahama, the island-inspired restaurant chain, clothier and rum producer, announced a search to discover the first-ever Tommy Bahama “Rumologist.” Before you ask… A Rumologist is a person with a vast knowledge of all things related to rum…
Read MoreAt last week’s Tales of the Cocktail, Don Julio introduced 70 Anejo Claro, a new tequila that embodies the rich, complex flavors of an anejo tequila in a filtered, crystal clear spirit. The new product is being launched in honor…
Read MoreToday at Tales of the Cocktail Drambuie introduced a new expression – Drambuie 15. Drambuie 15 is made with a selection of 15-year-old Speyside malts. It’s a refined, drier expression that brings the liqueur’s whiskey notes to the forefront. According…
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Pendleton Whisky just announced the launch of Pendleton 1910, a 12-year old 100% Canadian rye whiskey. We reviewed Pendleton’s Blended Canadian Whisky last year with lukewarm results, but we’re always intrigued by rye whiskeys, especially of the 100% rye variety….
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Pierre Ferrand today introduced its new Cognac, titled 1840 Original Formula. In name and style, the spirit harkens back to the 19th century, when Cognac was a popular component in cocktails. Rather than rare, old Cognacs meant for sipping, Cognac…
Read MoreArkansas’ Rock Town Distillery just announced the debut of its first whiskey – Arkansas Young Bourbon Whiskey. It is pot distilled from a mash of Arkansas corn and wheat, and unlike most bourbons, there’s no rye grain in the mash…
Read MoreLast week we promised some Louis XIII news, and here it is. Remy Martin has just launched Le Jeroboam, a new expression of its Louis XIII cognac. It’s contained in an impressive crystal decanter, as seen above, which holds a…
Read MoreRemy Martin dates back to 1724, but its most iconic spirit, Louis XIII, didn’t hit the market until 150 years later. Louis XIII is a blend of 1,200 eaux de vie, some up to 100 years old, from the Grande…
Read MoreToday, Denver-based Spring44 Distilling announced the launch of its Spring44 Vodka, Honey Vodka and Gin. Each spirit is produced with water from the Colorado Rocky Mountains that’s sourced at 9,044 feet and is supposedly some of the best water on…
Read MoreIn late May, Balcones Distilling out of Waco, TX announced the release of its third Texas corn whiskey — Brimstone. Per the name, Brimstone Whisky (they drop the ‘e’) is purified through Texas oak fire. Rather than using Scottish peat…
Read MoreThe Jack Daniel Distillery announced yesterday that it’s updating the Jack Daniel’s Old No. 7 bottle with a new design meant to accentuate the bottle’s square shoulders and simplify the front and side labels. From the company — “Mr. Jack…
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Auchentoshan Scotch Whisky (Scotland drops the “e”) just announced the release of a 1998 Sherry Cask Scotch. This 1998 batch of single malt whisky was exclusively matured in Fino Sherry barrels and is now available in the United States. With…
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Cocktail Enthusiast joined a slew of other booze writers and avid drinkers in Vegas this week for the official launch of Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Honey. Hosted by the MGM Grand, we tasted through the full Jack Daniel’s lineup with Master…
Read MoreSauza Tequila just announced the introduction of Sauza Blue to the market, a tequila made from 100% blue agave. This is a big step up from Sauza’s current mixto offerings, which blend other sugars with agave plant sugars to produce…
Read MoreOle Smoky Tennessee Moonshine is adding another product to its liquor-in-a-jar lineup. Apple Pie Moonshine is a blend of the brand’s homemade moonshine with pure apple juice, ground cinnamon and other spices. Ole Smoky Apple Pie Moonshine enters the mason…
Read MoreTeam Italy has prevailed in the 42Below Cocktail World Cup in New Zealand, edging out Team USA by a mere half percentage point. After a week of challenges in and around Queenstown, the seven teams from London, Europe, Scotland, Australia,…
Read MoreA panel of experts evaluated nearly 600 entries, and the results of the second annual Ultimate Spirits Challenge have been announced. The highest scoring spirits in each category received The “Chairman’s Trophy” as noted below. Click to see the full…
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Jack Daniel’s is set to release its first new product in nearly a generation – Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Honey. The product is a honey liqueur that’s blended with Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Whiskey. Tennessee Honey will likely compete with products already…
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