Most years I do an article on my favorite wines and spirits from the past year. This year, as 2023 came to a close, I also asked Facebook friends what were theirs, to change it up a bit. So I will share their picks first, followed by mine: Steven W: Tequila: Fortaleza, G4, Tequila Ocho,…
Just how fabulous was WhiskyFest Las Vegas last week? See my social media below to whet your appetite, the program’s vendor list and then notes from my class with Compass Box Whisky Company! If you just want the story in photos go here. Social Media We had a fabulous time covering Whisky Advocate’s WhiskyFest Las…
LAS VEGAS- Bar & Restaurant Expo, returning to the Las Vegas Convention Center March 27-29, will introduce the first International Pavilion of Food and Beverage Products at this year’s event, featuring the expo’s first Japanese Food & Beverage Showcase. Sponsored by Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) and Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF), the Japanese Food & Beverage Showcase will present an…
The forthcoming Wine Paris & Vinexpo Paris exhibition, due to take place from 13 to 15 February 2023 at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles, is dedicating a hall to the spirits and craft beverage arena with a programme that promises to be more vibrant than ever. 2023, A LANDMARK YEAR FOR BE SPIRITS In terms…
Wine Paris & Vinexpo Paris returns in 2023 from February 13th– 15th at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles. Four months ahead of the 4th edition, Vinexposium is preparing for its signature event, aiming to enhance the business experience for attendees and resonate with the entire community of wine and spirits professionals. Following a very successful event…
Wine Paris and Vinexpo Paris is returning to Paris Expo Porte de Versailles from 14 to 16 February 2022 for its third edition, marking the resumption of in-person events for the wine and spirits industry. By offering a comprehensive and inspiring range of products with a powerful international resonance, the Vinexposium group’s flagship event is…
Fukuoka, Japan: Honkaku Spirits is proud to announce the U.S. launch of its Shochu Portfolio, which highlights the spectrum of Japan’s traditional koji-fermented spirit. With SRPs ranging from $34.99 – $99.99/750mL, the Portfolio is distributed by Winebow, a national leading distributor of fine wine and spirits, and is currently available for sale in fifteen states:…
New York, NY — This summer, Japan will capture the world’s attention for weeks. iichiko, Japan’s leading barley shochu brand, is hosting a sports-inspired cocktail competition in August. Managed by Davos Brands, the competition is open to legal residents of the contiguous 48 U.S. states (and Washington, DC) ages 21 and up, with all entries…
KAGOSHIMA, JAPAN (PRWEB) Kagoshima Shochu Makers Association and Miyazaki Prefecture aim to promote Satsuma, Kokuto and Miyazaki Shochu and to grow shochu’s recognition in the spirits category internationally. Both prefectures are excited to release a short film about shochu, a first of its kind, featuring a few of the world’s best bartenders. Kagoshima is the…
The article I did on the wines I had in 2020 was a lot longer read than this will be, but since I do divide my time between reviewing both I wanted to share some of the spirits, and some of the cocktails, I enjoyed last year. Single Spirits NEFT Vodka is made from pure…