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Big Smoke Meets WhiskyFest Returns For Round Two

This Memorial Day weekend, Big Smoke Meets WhiskyFest is returning for its second run, promising a night of superb cigars, outstanding whiskies, and opportunities for pairings aplenty. Continue reading →

Posted in News on May 16, 2022

News Briefs for May 16, 2022

•Bushmills The Rare Casks 29 year old Pedro Ximénez Cask, Chicken Cock Island Rooster, and newcomers from American Highway Reserve and Brush Creek are among the offerings featured in Whisky Advocate’s latest weekly roundup. Continue reading →

Posted in News on May 16, 2022

Craft Brewing and Distilling News for May 16, 2022

•Chris Jackson of Jackson Family Wines is acquiring Golden State Cider for an undisclosed sum. Continue reading →

Posted in News on May 16, 2022

Market Watch: Hard Seltzer Players Eye On-Premise Expansion

After gaining a massive customer base at the retail level, hard seltzers have been gaining steam on-premise, both on beer lists and as an ingredient on cocktail menus, and that’s accelerating as more restaurants and bars reopen after Covid-19 closures. Continue reading →

Posted in News on May 13, 2022

News Briefs for May 13, 2022

•Portland, Oregon’s Westward Whiskey, part of the Diageo-backed Distill Ventures portfolio, has announced its latest whiskey club release, Westward American Single Malt Elements: High Desert to Klamath Basin. Continue reading →

Posted in News on May 13, 2022

Craft Brewing and Distilling News for May 13, 2022

•Austin, Colorado’s Snow Capped Cider is introducing two new releases: a Sparkling Rosé cider and Brut Heirloom cider. Continue reading →

Posted in News on May 13, 2022

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