Nosing and tasting spirits isn’t easy. It’s fun, but it isn’t easy. And according to NEAT creators George Manska and Christine Crnek, typical tasting glasses make it even more difficult. Most tasting glasses are tulip-shaped and direct all of a…
Read MoreLeave it to well-funded scientific studies to tell us what we already know. A recent University of California study examined the endorphin release that results from drinking alcohol and the particular regions of the brain affected by this release. Scientists…
Read MorePAMA Pomegranate Liqueur has announced the launch of its “Best Home Bar Star Contest.” Beginning today and running through February 29th, the contest encourages home bartenders and cocktail enthusiasts to submit cocktail recipes that are delicious, balanced, elegantly presented and,…
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Fernet, that most bitter of Italian amari, has reached cult-like status in recent years. It’s a favorite shot for bartenders, a popular digestivo in San Francisco – Northern California accounts for nearly 40% of all Fernet Branca’s U.S. sales –…
Read MoreWith the introduction of Heaven Hill’s Red State and Blue State bourbons, voters can now wear their political affiliations on their whiskey bottles. The new bourbons are identical except for packaging, so the politically apathetic can choose based on color…
Read MoreCocktail Enthusiast is hosting this month’s Mixology Monday on October 24th. The theme is “morning drinks.” Breakfast cocktails were the norm in the nineteenth century, when cocktails were a common beginning to one’s day. The drink’s purpose was to help…
Read MoreRussian Standard Vodka, Russia’s number one premium vodka brand, just announced the launch of Russian Standard Gold in the U.S. market, with select availability nationwide. From the company — Russian Standard Gold uses the finest Russian ingredients including carefully selected…
Read MoreWhile some drinkers make every day vodka day, there’s an actual holiday to commemorate the stuff. At least, that’s according to the press releases filling up my inbox. National Vodka Day occurs each October 4th, so in celebration, let’s take…
Read MoreCompass Box Whisky Co. – the guys behind innovative, small batch drams like Peat Monster, Hedonism and Spice Tree – is rolling out a lineup of affordable blends called Great King Street. The first to be released is Artist’s Blend,…
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On September 6th, Tanqueray Global Brand Ambassador, Angus Winchester, visited Dallas for an evening of gin and good times at the Joule Hotel’s rooftop pool. Winchester started the evening behind the bar, mixing up gin and tonics, Southsides (gin, lemon,…
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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…
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