Kavalan Is 2026 ‘Distiller of the Year’ at World Whiskies Awards
Taiwan’s Leading Distillery Wins WWA’s Highest Honour as Two Expressions Advance to Finals TAIPEI, /PRNewswire/ — Taiwan’s trailblazing whisky distillery, Kavalan, has achieved a landmark moment at the World Whiskies Awards (WWA) 2026, one of the most respected competitions in the global whisky industry. Kavalan was named Distiller of the Year, securing the highest global honour and…
Perlises Pick deLorimier Winery bookended by Mazzocco Sonoma
When we visited the Dry Creek Valley last fall, we gave a full report on Mazzocco Sonoma winery and winemaker Antoine Favero along with our stay at its onsite Briar Cottage: Perlises Pick: Mazzocco Sonoma in the Fall of 2025 – Part 1 – Eve’s Wine and Spirits 101 Perlises Pick: Mazzocco Sonoma in the…
Reviewing the New Ole Smoky Tennessee Straight Bourbon and Crowd Favorite Salty Caramel Whiskey
Two more spirits for review today from the recent Bar and Restaurant Expo are the new Ole Smoky Tennessee Straight Bourbon Whiskey that’s barrel aged for four years, and one of their popular flavored whiskies: Salty Caramel. Most people are familiar with their moonshine brand. I had seen the jars everywhere myself. I honestly had…
Domaine Carneros Named Sustainable Business of the Year
Marks Nearly Four Decades of Environmental Leadership NAPA, CA – Earlier this year, Domaine Carneros Winery received the Sustainable Business of the Year award from the Napa Chamber of Commerce, presented by MCE Clean Energy, a not-for-profit public agency that has set the standard for clean energy in California since 2010. Domaine Carneros was founded by the Taittinger…
Paso Robles Emerges as Global Epicenter of Regenerative Organic Viticulture
(Paso Robles, California) — The adoption of regenerative agriculture around the world over the last five years has been one of the most encouraging developments in sustainability. Within this movement, one wine region is setting the pace for viticulture: the Paso Robles American Viticultural Area (AVA) on California’s Central Coast. Of the few dozen U.S. wine…
Islay and Speyside Blended Scotch Whisky, Meet: The Deacon
One of the bottles I received for review from the recent Bar & Restaurant Expo included The Deacon, a blended scotch whisky from both Islay and Speyside, so there’s a bit of distinctive peat. It’s distributed by Sovereign Brands. I had tasted it at a past Expo and liked it then, so I looked forward…
Michter’s Distillery to Release 2026 Edition of Two Legacy Series Whiskeys: Shenk’s Homestead and Bomberger’s Declaration
LOUISVILLE, Ky.,/PRNewswire/ — This April Louisville based Michter’s Distillery will release its 2026 Shenk’s Homestead Kentucky Sour Mash Whiskey and its 2026 Bomberger’s Declaration Kentucky Straight Bourbon. The two whiskeys will be available in limited quantities. In 1753, Swiss Mennonite farmer John Shenk founded Shenk’s Distillery in Pennsylvania. This distillery was later renamed Bomberger’s Distillery…
THE PROSECCO DOC CONSORTIUM ANNOUNCES NATIONAL PROSECCO WEEK 2026, JUNE 15-21
The 9th Annual Celebration of America’s Favorite Sparkling Wine Expands Trade Education, Influencer Partnerships, Retail Activations, and Major Festival Presence Across the United States NEW YORK, /PRNewswire/ — The Prosecco DOC Consortium proudly announces the return of National Prosecco Week (NPW), taking place from June 15–21, 2026, across key U.S. markets. Now in its 9th edition, NPW continues to engage trade,…
Review of Four Rose Wines from Chateau d’Astros From Provence, France
Mark Newman, a pal of mine of many years, who was with Apogee 21 Holdings Inc at this year’s Wine and Spirits Wholesalers of America convention, presented me with four organic Rose wines from Chateau d’Astros in Provence to review. They were all wines I’d never had before so I welcomed a chance to review…
Old Forester Unveils Newest Expansion in The 117 Series: High Angels’ Share Rye Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey
LOUISVILLE, Ky., /PRNewswire/ — Old Forester is proud to announce the release of the latest expression drop in The 117 Series – High Angels’ Share Rye, Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey. This limited small-batch release showcases the remarkable concentration of flavor that can emerge from Old Forester’s unique maturation environments. Due to the effects of heat-cycled warehousing…
