Louis XIII Cognac – A Royal Tasting with Baptiste Loiseau
The story of Louis XIII Cognac—learned in an intimate private tasting with Baptiste Loiseau, the youngest Cellar Master ever for The House of Rémy Martin.
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The Best Cognac Under $60
Despite being a pricey category, these 9 bottles are some of the best we’ve tried.
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What is Shochu, Anyway?
This traditional Japanese spirit is finally getting the recognition it deserves.
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San Francisco World Spirits Competition Announces Winners
The annual San Francisco World Spirits Competition took place March 22-25, and the results were just announced. The competition is the oldest and largest spirits competition in the United States and one of the most recognized in the world. This…
Read MoreUltimate Spirits Challenge Announces Winners
The results of the 2012 Ultimate Spirits Challenge are in. The annual Ultimate Spirits Challenge was held last week at the Astor Center in New York City. More than 650 spirits were entered from more than 70 companies and 30…
Read MoreWoodford Reserve Releases Maple Wood Finish Bourbon
Woodford Reserve has expanded its Master’s Collection to include the newly released Maple Wood Finish Bourbon, which marks the fifth limited release installment in the lineup. This whiskey is the first bourbon to be finished in barrels made from sugar…
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Dos Maderas PX Rum Review
Dos Maderas PX Rum is produced by Spanish company Williams and Hubert, and rather than using Spanish-style rums, it’s a blend of rums sourced from Barbados and Guyana. Dos Maderas PX Rum is the product of a unique triple aging…
Read MoreBoozing in SE Asia
I’m back at it after a few weeks of eating and drinking my way across Southeast Asia. I was hoping to sample many curious liquors, but as the temperatures and humidity were oppressive, and ice safety was questionable at best,…
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Tasting Spirits with F. Paul Pacult
F. Paul Pacult is the publisher of Spirit Journal and a recognized expert in the field. The man tastes eight liquors every morning—when he says his palate is at its best—and has reviewed thousands of spirits in his illustrious, booze-soaked…
Read MoreI Hate Vodka / I Love Vodka
Vodka enjoys the rare distinction of being the most consumed liquor in the world, while simultaneously being the liquor most detested by cocktail bloggers and booze snobs. There’s nothing inherently wrong with the stuff. It’s like chicken – unexciting but…
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Ultimate Cocktail Challenge Announces Winners
The inaugural Ultimate Cocktail Challenge was held at Astor Center in New York City on April 12-14, and it recently announced the winning spirits. Winners were chosen by a panel of experts who assessed how well individual spirits performed in…
Read MoreSan Francisco World Spirits Competition Announces Winners
Recently 30 booze experts tasted 1,024 premium spirits for the San Francisco World Spirits Competition. Entries represented 58 countries and six continents. Some winners are noted below. Premium Awards Distillery of the Year – Glenmorangie Distillery Importer of the Year…
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