Sagamore Whiskey Announces National Release of High Rye Straight Bourbon Whiskey
BALTIMORE, /PRNewswire/ — Sagamore Whiskey, the leading and award-winning Maryland-style whiskey distillery, proudly announces that their High Rye Straight Bourbon Whiskey was launched nationwide on July 1st, 2026. This release, a prestigious addition to the Sagamore Whiskey Reserve Series, represents the brand’s vision to expand beyond rye while remaining rooted in its core values. This unique bourbon-style…
LINE IN ATHENS NAMED NO.1 AS INAUGURAL LIST OF EUROPE’S 50 BEST BARS 2026 IS UNVEILED
AMSTERDAM, /PRNewswire/ — The list of Europe’s 50 Best Bars 2026 during a live awards ceremony in Amsterdam. The event celebrated the first annual edition of this new ranking from 50 Best, the organisation behind The World’s 50 Best Bars. For the full 1-50 list, click here. Line in Athens leads the ranking, named The Best Bar…
VINTAGE EVE 2/2009: Don’t Wait for a Birthday…do OTBN
It’s a wine holiday! Since 2000, a special Saturday night in February has been designated Open That Bottle Night. This year, the special day falls on February 28. A little bit of History about Open That Bottle Night: Most winos have a bottle of wine sitting around that is too fancy or expensive to open…
WSWA’s Latest SipSource® Forecast Signals Continued Industry Headwinds, Modest Improvement Ahead
Data-driven outlook highlights stabilization in key categories in continued negative territory through 2027 WASHINGTON, /PRNewswire/ — The latest Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America’s (WSWA’s) SipSource® Forecast, providing a forward-looking view of the U.S. spirits industry through the second quarter of 2027, continues to point toward a challenging operating environment for the spirits industry, though modest…
FRANCIS FORD COPPOLA WINERY LAUNCHES FIFTH ANNUAL “PERFECT YOUR PIZZA” CONTEST WITH HOME PIZZA OVEN & CINEMA EXPERIENCE GRAND PRIZE
GEYSERVILLE, Calif., /PRNewswire/ — Today, Francis Ford Coppola Winery, the iconic Sonoma County estate behind the award-winning “Diamond Collection” wine brand, launched the fifth installment of its annual “Perfect Your Pizza” competition, a nationwide search for America’s best pizza recipe and wine pairing. This summer, fans across the country are invited to submit an original pizza recipe and…
How to Answer the “What’s Your Favorite Whisky” Question – This Time I Will Share Some Faves
Recently on this blog I discussed the pesky question I often get, “What’s Your Favorite Wine”? This week I’m doing it again: what goes through my mind and comes out of my mouth when I get asked about my favorite whisky. First thing is what KIND of whisky? To name a few are we talking…
BOMBAY SAPPHIRE® IS THE ULTIMATE ‘SOMETHING BLUE BEFORE I DO’ FOR SUMMER WEDDING SEASON
The iconic sapphire blue bottle transforms a timeless wedding tradition into a modern, giftable statement for celebrations all season long. HAMILTON, Bermuda, /PRNewswire/ — This wedding season, BOMBAY SAPPHIRE® Gin is bringing new meaning to “something blue.” As the final piece in the time-honored tradition of “something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue,” BOMBAY SAPPHIRE is…
Austin Hope Charity Golf Tournament Raises $167,000 for Must! Charities
PASO ROBLES, Calif. — The 2026 Austin Hope Charity Golf Tournament delivered an unforgettable day of golf, hospitality, and philanthropy, raising $167,000 for Must! Charities during a sold-out event at Hunter Ranch Golf Course. Hosted by Austin Hope and Hope Family Wines, the tournament has become one of the area’s most anticipated charitable events and…
Perlises Pick Wines At Home July 2026
We haven’t written about our wine imbibing at home in a while so we thought we’d share some of our tasting notes. These wines were all delicious and they also brought back some great memories. 2022 Turley Wine Cellars “The White Coat” – for those who think of Turley as just a producer of great…
One Bottle Post: 2015 Artisan Uprising Malbec
Today I’m sharing a one-bottle post from a winery I haven’t tasted from in a long time, Artisan Uprising in Paso Robles (now the winery is in Simi Valley). The one-bottle post is something Eddie had me start years ago. The thought is that winemakers put a lot into a single wine, and to do…
